Palo Alto Building Permits & Property Data

2,629 indexed permits · Palo Alto, California.

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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

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-09-25 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
260 CALIFORNIA AV Comm: Remove various walls at 2nd floor. —
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 —
2026-09-25 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
2025 ALMA ST 24BLD-00060: Revision to include truss design and calculations. —
2026-09-25 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)
624 KENDALL AV Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
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… —
2026-09-24 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
4141 EL CAMINO REAL Request to assign Suite A and Suite B addresses consistent with the current buil… —
2026-09-24 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3345 ROSS RD Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3333 sq 3,333 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-24 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
143 TENNYSON AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 6 window(s) and 1 sl… —
2026-09-24 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3529 RAMONA ST Res Mep: electrical feed dedicated electrical line installation for a cooktop (5… 50A New installation —
2026-09-24 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
354 COLORADO AV RES FOUNDATION SETTLEMENT REPAIR GROUNDWORKS LLC PROPOSES TO INSTALLTWENTY SIX (… —
2026-09-24 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
20 KIRBY PL 25BLD-01637: Revision to relocate underground service, and ESS system. Extend un… battery Battery storage —
2026-09-24 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1020 E MEADOW CIR GOOGLE LABS UPGRADES INSTALLATION OF NEW EMULATORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT WITH… 4000A New installation —
2026-09-24 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)
1285 WILSON ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… commercial —
2026-09-24 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
802 CENTER DR Res MEP: French drain work on right side of the house along the foundation. Disc… —
2026-09-24 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3860 MIDDLEFIELD RD T-Mobile: Remove various wireless infrastructure. Add a transformer, smart meter… —
2026-09-24 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
427 ALMA ST, UNIT 307 Res MEP: Radiant heat panel like for like replacement, same location like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-24 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3410 HILLVIEW AV STANFORD Install new 242.64kW rooftop PV system —
2026-09-24 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
823 FOREST AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1900 sq 1,900 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-24 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3899 MAGNOLIA DR Res: Install 4.6kW Solar PV with Enphase Micro-inverters on roof top and Enphase… 4.6 kW battery solar Battery storage —
2026-09-24 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3160 EMERSON ST Res MEP: Trenchless 4” sewerline  replacement —
2026-09-24 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
750 E MEADOW DR RES INSTALL ESS SYSTEM (2) ENPHASE IQ BATTERY 10C = 20KWH. (1) ENPHASE IQ COMBIN… 20 kWh battery battery Battery storage —
2026-09-24 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2515 EL CAMINO REAL NEW SIGNS MASSAGE ENVY, LED CHANNEL LETTERS, 2 SETS. (26PLN-00266 Scott). —
2026-09-24 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
818 RORKE WY, UNIT A 25BLD-03718: Revision to upgrade the electrical service to 400-amps with dual me… —
2026-09-24 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
606 CHIMALUS DR Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-09-24 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2150 COWPER ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2400 sq 2,400 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-24 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
4132 THAIN WY Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 600 sq 600 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-24 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
116 UNIVERSITY AV, STE 100 'UNLIMIT NORTH AMERICA, INC' Sign A: (1) Illuminated Wall Sign 17.00 SF / Sign B… —
2026-09-24 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
938 VAN AUKEN CIR Res Mep : Upgrade the main panel in the same location 200 amps 200A —
2026-09-23 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
263 UNIVERSITY AV COM: New surface mounted signage, aluminum lettering, black, no illumination, le… —
2026-09-23 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
4125 WILKIE CT Request additional address designation for new attached ADU (proposed Unit B) fo… 385 sf —
2026-09-23 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)
4185 CHERRY OAKS PL Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-09-23 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
842 LOS ROBLES AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 3.08 kW-AC… 3.08 kW solar Solar PV —
2026-09-23 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1870 EMBARCADERO RD 26BLD-00332: The scope of revisions is the modification of site conditions to ac… —
2026-09-23 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3863 ROSS RD Res: Installing modified bitumen roofing system. Change in materials of 20 squar… 20 sq flat New roof —
2026-09-23 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
445 BRYANT ST Com MEP Installing (20) new EV Charging Stations on existing infrastructure at B… —
2026-09-23 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
931 CELIA DR RES: Upgrade of the existing 100A panel to 200A, installation of a 60A EV charge… 100A EV charger New installation —
2026-09-23 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
887 LOMA VERDE AV Res: Installing modified bitumen roofing system. Change of materials of 30 squar… 30 sq flat New roof —
2026-09-23 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
38 ERSTWILD CT Res Reroof : Replace wood shake roof with asphalt composition shingles shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-23 General Construction
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
2109 HARVARD ST Multi-family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-23 Other
Source type: Residential Solar Permit Revision
660 PALO ALTO AV Instant permit for an amendment to a residential SolarAPP+ permit at 660 PALO AL… solar Solar PV —
2026-09-23 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2731 BYRON ST MF: Remove and replace existing 5-meter 200A MSP with (N) 6-meter 400A MSP in sa… 200A replacement —
2026-09-23 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
908 ARASTRADERO RD 26BLD-00543: Revision to add further sf to the proposed interior non-structural … —
2026-09-23 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
4157 EL CAMINO WY, UNIT D Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 2 window(s) and 3 do… —
2026-09-23 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1314 COLLEGE AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1300 sq 1,300 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-23 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3981 PAGE MILL RD 25BLD-03258 - 1. Build a concrete slab on private property to install a low volt… —
2026-09-23 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1610 DANA AV 26BLD-01909: Revision to upgrade electrical service to 200-amps. —
2026-09-23 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1485 DANA AV 26bld-00213: Revision to shear wall, foundation, and new location for gas line —
2026-09-23 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4250 EL CAMINO REAL, UNIT A311 Replace and relocate the apartmen's sub panel —
2026-09-23 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2743 BYRON ST MF: Remove and replace existing 6-meter 200A MSP with (N) 6-meter 400A MSP in sa… 200A replacement —
2026-09-23 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
3001 EL CAMINO REAL Address for 25BLD-00203 New construction of multi-family affordable housing unde… 1-story New construction —
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Permit Types in Palo Alto
Construction Activity in Palo Alto

New building permits in Palo Alto, California show where construction activity is occurring. Filter the public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research active projects and property activity. Contractor lead coverage is not currently available for this city.

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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Who appears in Palo Alto permit records?

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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