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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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 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 —
2026-09-22 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
$17,400 970 PALO ALTO AV Res Mep: Add Ac to current system. —
2026-09-22 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 Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… —
2026-09-22 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 281 UNIVERSITY AV MINISO: Replace 2 AC units on the roof with same type untis and weight —
2026-09-22 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 3469 GREER RD Res Mep: upper sewer lateral replacement by trenchless, 40 ft SDR-17 pipe, from … —
2026-09-22 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
— 860 MOANA CT 26BLD-01515: the structural drawings were not included in the approved plan set. —
2026-09-22 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
— 925 OREGON AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 3500 MIDDLEFIELD RD Res: Remodel to include kitchen laundry, bed, and bath areas. Remove, replace, a… —
2026-09-22 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 205 EVERETT AV Res Mep: Replace and install new 4" sewer lateral from building foundation to pr… —
2026-09-22 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 3530 WHITSELL AV Res Mep: Voluntary seismic strengthening in accordance w/2025 CEBC CHA3 —
2026-09-22 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 906 ARASTRADERO RD GM Bldg CSF: Interior non-structural demo only (78,312 sf) —
2026-09-22 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
— 2515 GREER RD Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-09-22 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 3415 HILLVIEW AV GM Bldg H: Interior non-structural demo only (16,852 sf) —
2026-09-22 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)
— 2515 GREER RD Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-09-22 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)
— 925 OREGON AV Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction
Source type: Water line: Re-pipe water system (interior only, no sewer lines, detached single-family and duplex only)
— 630 SEALE AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for interior domestic water piping s… residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
— 3529 RAMONA ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
— 2020 NEWELL RD Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-09-22 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
— 651 KENDALL AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2200 sq 2,200 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-22 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 3390 KENNETH DR Res MEP: Main panel upgrade from 100A to 200A service panel Panel service —
2026-09-22 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 788 AMES AV Res MEP: Upgrade main electric panel 100A to 320A 100A —
2026-09-21 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
— 2624 COWPER ST Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-09-21 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 649 UNIVERSITY AV, APT 149A MF: Comply with SB721 report and repair/replace as needed and called out in the … replacement —
2026-09-21 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 1121 HARRIET ST Res MEP: 125A main panel like for like underground replacement like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-21 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 1460 HAMILTON AV Res: Install Davinci multi-width slate over Polystick XFR underlayment on main h… —
2026-09-21 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)
— 970 PALO ALTO AV Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-09-21 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 779 HOLLY OAK DR Res: Addition of a primary closet space, laundry, and living room space. Modifie… —
2026-09-21 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
— 168 COLORADO AV Address request for ADU (refer to main permit 22BLD-01120) —
2026-09-21 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
— 207 FERNE AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 2.64 kW-AC… 2.64 kW solar Solar PV —
2026-09-21 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
— 2025 ALMA ST Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached resident… solar Solar PV —
2026-09-21 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 811 GAILEN AV RES: Convert an attached 1 car garage and carport into an two car attached garag… —
2026-09-21 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 630 HANSEN WY *PRP* COM: 'RIVIAN': Tenant improvement of a portion of level 1~6862 sf. Include… 6,862 sf —
2026-09-21 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… —
2026-09-21 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 865 STANFORD AV CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST: Reroof of existing church building to remove the existin… flat replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-21 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 3492 MURDOCH CT RES: Foundation repair using 6 push piers. —
2026-09-21 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
— — Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-09-21 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
— 622 PALO ALTO 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 —
2026-09-21 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 3391 MIDDLEFIELD RD Res MEP: Replacing 2 gas furnaces and 2 AC units with 2 heat pumps. —
2026-09-21 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
— 134 SEALE AV Address assignment for new ADU at 134 Seale and remove additional address of 136… —
2026-09-21 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 108 PRIMROSE WY Res: Install EV charger (48-amp / level 2) at the driveway. —
2026-09-21 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
— 4023 ORME ST 26BLD-00769: Lower the middle portion of the roof over the living room. —
2026-09-21 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 151 UNIVERSITY AV COM: 'CLEARY GOTTLIEB' Fabricate and install (x1) set of non-illuminated channel… —
2026-09-21 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 4159 EL CAMINO WY, UNIT F MF: Replace 4 patio doors with retrofit vinyl patio doors —
2026-09-21 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 1460 HAMILTON AV Res: Install of Davinci Slate over Polystick XFR underlayment on garage (3sqs) —
2026-09-21 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
— 67 TULIP LN Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-09-21 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
— 1543 WALNUT DR Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2000 sq 2,000 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-21 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 904 ARASTRADERO RD GM Bldg CSE: Interior non-structural demo only (76,162 sf) —
2026-09-21 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 325 ALMA ST Res: Upgrade main service panel to 200 A dual meter —
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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.

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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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