Palo Alto Building Permits & Property Data

2,629 indexed permits · Palo Alto, California.

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Newest permit 2026-11-02

PermitGrab tracks 2,629 building permits in Palo Alto, CA as of 2026-11-02.

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2026-11-02
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Source date: 2026-11-02

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Permit data through 2026-11-02

2,629 permits sorted by date

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-09-30 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3448 COWPER CT Res: Kitchen remodel and replace (2) kitchen exterior windows like-for-like like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
250 HAMILTON AV Multi-Fam Bldg TEST RECORD —
2026-09-29 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3427 HILLVIEW AV BULLETIN ELECTRICAL SCOPE: OWNER-IMPROVEMENT INSTALLATION OF NEW LIGHT FIXTURES … —
2026-09-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1085 EMERSON ST Res: Interior remodel - Kitchen, family room, modify 3 bedrooms, add 1 bedroom w… —
2026-09-29 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
2250 CORNELL ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 2.610 kW-A… 2.61 kW solar Solar PV —
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
340 PORTAGE AV Multi-Fam Bldg 1: Build a 4-unit multi-family residence with heat pumps, heat pu… 4 units residential ×2 —
2026-09-29 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4157 EL CAMINO WY, UNIT D MF: Replace 2 windows & 3 patio doors with retrofit FIBREX windows & NIAL FIN pa… —
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
366 CAMBRIDGE AV COM Remove existing gas fired HVAC package units rated 3, 5, and 6 tons and repl… commercial —
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1121 FIFE AV Res MEP: We will replace the water main trenchless from the house to the existin… —
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
1613 CHANNING AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-09-29 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
4052 SECOND ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 30 sq replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-29 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
943 STANFORD AV Res: Remove the existing (1) layer of modified bitumen roof on section B and Ins… 7 sq flat New installation New roof —
2026-09-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2324 WILLIAMS ST MF: Proposed 67 SF kitchen remodel in-kind, 2nd Floor bathroom remodel in-kind a… —
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
521 CHANNING AV MF MEP: Heat pump water heater installation (remove existing gas water heater) —
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1024 RAMONA ST Res MEP: Sewer lateral replacement using a trenchless method. —
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
778 MELVILLE AV Res Mep: Install (N) 50A circuit and disconnect for future sauna. Electrical onl… 50A New installation —
2026-09-29 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
725 GUINDA ST Re roof: remove existing roof and install new composition shingles. approximatel… 30 sq shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-29 New Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3178 ROSS RD ***UF,LS,BLDG,PLN,PW,FIRE, WGW,EU***Res: New construction of a 800 sqft detached… 800 sf —
2026-09-29 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
2929 BRYANT ST 26BLD-00783: Window size and skylight adjustments. Add washer/dryer to ADU. Adju… —
2026-09-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
20 KENT PL FRONT AND REAR YARD ADDITION TO ADD A 217 SF SINGLE CAR GARAGE AND 842 SF HABITA… —
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: Boiler: Replacement in same location with same number of BTUs or less (detached single-family and duplex only)
3881 DUNCAN PL Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for boiler replacement in the same l… residential —
2026-09-28 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
431 OXFORD AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1600 sq 1,600 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-28 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3190 SOUTH CT Res: new level 2 EV charger EVCS on 60 A branch circuit —
2026-09-28 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
3142 FLOWERS LN Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-09-28 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
228 HAMILTON AV 26BLD-00108: Revision to add drywall to an open ceiling at the 3rd floor. —
2026-09-28 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (gas): One gas water heater, not tankless, same number of BTUs or less, and under 200,000 BTUs (detached single-family, duplex, single condo/apartment unit, and individual commercial tenant space)
3881 DUNCAN PL Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… commercial —
2026-09-28 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
650 PAGE MILL RD Com Provide 2 monument signs —
2026-09-28 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
756 MONTROSE AV Address assignment for 756 Montrose Ave Unit A . —
2026-09-28 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (gas): One gas water heater, not tankless, same number of BTUs or less, and under 200,000 BTUs (detached single-family, duplex, single condo/apartment unit, and individual commercial tenant space)
1116 TRINITY LN Multi-family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same location) gas water he… commercial —
2026-09-28 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
4198 OAK HILL AV Address assignment for 4198 Oak Hill Ave Unit A —
2026-09-28 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
285 HAMILTON AV COM: 'Perplexity AI, Inc.' Standalone U&O —
2026-09-28 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
930 STANLEY WY Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2900 sq 2,900 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-28 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1135 GUINDA ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 22 sq replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-28 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
996 ILIMA WY Res MEP: Install one Tesla powerwall and one Tesla backup gateway battery Battery storage —
2026-09-28 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2061 TASSO ST Res Install (1) Level 2 EV charger adjacent to the existing main electrical pane… —
2026-09-28 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1815 NEWELL RD Res MEP: Install new 60A subpanel next to the main panel within 3ft. 60A New installation —
2026-09-28 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
1613 CHANNING AV Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and … —
2026-09-28 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
991 COMMERCIAL ST "Meadows Early Learning Center" Use and Occupancy only. Reopening a preschool in… —
2026-09-28 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
2370 WAVERLEY ST Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-09-28 General Construction
Source type: Furnace: Replacement in same location, no A/C or heat pumps (detached single-family, duplex, and single condo/apartment unit)
2370 WAVERLEY ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 replacement furnace(s) or wall… residential —
2026-09-28 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
855 EL CAMINO REAL, STE 5 COM: Fabrication and installation of one set of non-illuminated sign —
2026-09-28 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3001 EL CAMINO REAL 25BLD-00203: Deferred item #12 . Engineered Wood Products (PSL, LVL, ATS Tiedown… —
2026-09-27 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
2370 WAVERLEY ST Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-09-26 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3120 WAVERLEY ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3235 sq 3,235 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-26 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
624 KENDALL AV Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and … —
2026-09-26 New Construction
Source type: Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space conditioning system (heat pump, furnace/air handler) and associated ductwork (detached single-family, duplex, and ADUs)
527 HILBAR LN Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… —
2026-09-25 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
3748 LAGUNA AV Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-09-25 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
345 MANZANITA AV RES: Exterior site improvements at the front, side, and rear yards, including re… —
2026-09-25 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
726 LOMA VERDE AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 20 sq replacement Re-roof —
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Permit Types in Palo Alto
Construction Activity in Palo Alto

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About Palo Alto Building Permits

Palo Alto, California processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 2,629+ Palo Alto building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-02 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The source-published contractor records do not meet the coverage threshold for this city. PermitGrab does not represent this as contractor-contact coverage. Where property-owner records are available, they are matched to permit addresses separately.

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PermitGrab indexes 2,629 building permits in Palo Alto. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Palo Alto permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Palo Alto is dated 2026-11-02. Newest permit date: 2026-11-02. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Palo Alto permit records?

Palo Alto permit activity covers 2,629 indexed permits. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

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