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

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-09-17 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
2083 PRINCETON ST 25BLD-00883: Revision to update the floor layout at various locations on the 1st… —
2026-09-17 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
746 LOS ROBLES AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2700 sq 2,700 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-17 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)
834 FIELDING DR Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 2 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-09-17 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
121 LOWELL AV MF MEP: Replace upper sewer lateral up to 105 ft from existing building clean ou… —
2026-09-17 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
960 CLARA DR RES: Replace balcony ~82 sf and 121 sf of exterior siding; 1 window replacement. replacement —
2026-09-17 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
228 FULTON ST 22BLD-03013: revisions to South (back) elevation: Add third window to window pai… —
2026-09-17 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3222 RAMONA ST Res MEP: Electrification: Heat pump water heater replacement in the garage —
2026-09-16 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
267 HAMILTON AV 26BLD-01196: Revision to correct addressing. —
2026-09-16 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
936 SAND PIPER LN Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-09-16 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)
2344 SAINT FRANCIS DR Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-09-16 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
834 AMES AV Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-09-16 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
831 LOMA VERDE AV Res MEP: Install building and city cleanout and will pipe burst 30 feet of sdr17… —
2026-09-16 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
933 WAVERLEY ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 100 sq 100 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-16 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
824 SAN ANTONIO RD Engaged Tutoring: Use & Occupancy only. —
2026-09-16 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… —
2026-09-16 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
1004 EMERSON ST RES: Build a 439 SF detached single-story accessory dwelling unit. 439 sf 1-story residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE AA1020 COM: 'Simon' - Landlord work re-demise of existing retail tenant spaces. Remove … 7,410 sf —
2026-09-16 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2231 DARTMOUTH ST Res MEP: New 120V 65GAL heat pump water heater in enclosure replacing unpermitte… 120V New installation —
2026-09-16 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4102 EL CAMINO REAL COM: Replacement of existing gas HVAC 5 ton rooftop unit, same location, existin… 5 tons rooftop unit replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-15 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1177 AMARILLO AV MF: Replace selected building sidings with new lap siding and belly bands. Repla… —
2026-09-15 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1090 TANLAND DR MF: Replace selected building sidings with new lap & shingle siding and belly ba… replacement —
2026-09-15 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1183 AMARILLO AV MF: Replace selected building sidings with new lap siding and belly bands. Repla… —
2026-09-15 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2570 W BAYSHORE RD MF: Replace selected building sidings with new lap siding and belly bands. Repla… —
2026-09-15 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
777 EMBARCADERO RD Demolition of existing wood trellis/shade structures at Rinconada Pool. Remove a… —
2026-09-15 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
131 IRIS WY Residential addition ~1,107sf remodel ~1800sf to existing residence and addition… —
2026-09-15 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
11 TULIP LN 26BLD-01217: Revision to replace furnace with heat pump system. Convert gas rang… replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-15 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
907 AMARILLO AV Address request for attached ADU —
2026-09-15 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2586 W BAYSHORE RD MF: Replace selected building sidings with new lap siding and belly bands. Repla… —
2026-09-15 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3085 ALEXIS DR 25BLD-02798: Revision to include daylight plane deferred submittal. —
2026-09-15 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
604 CHIMALUS DR Address request for JADU and detached ADU —
2026-09-15 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
755 NORTHAMPTON DR Res: Construct two-story house (4077 sf) with attached garage (262 sf). Includes… 4,077 sf 2-story —
2026-09-15 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
824 SAN ANTONIO RD Luxeretail Therapy: Use & Occupancy only. —
2026-09-15 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3813 LOUIS RD RES: replace all cast iron sewer pipes for 2 bathrooms and 20’ of sewer main und… —
2026-09-15 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1091 TANLAND DR MF: Replace selected building sidings with new lap siding, and belly bands. Repl… —
2026-09-15 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1072 TANLAND DR MF: Replace selected building sidings with new lap & shingle siding and belly ba… replacement —
2026-09-15 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1080 TANLAND DR MF: Replace selected building sidings with new lap & shingle siding and belly ba… replacement —
2026-09-15 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1139 AMARILLO AV MF: Replace selected building sidings with new lap siding and belly bands. Repla… —
2026-09-15 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1151 AMARILLO AV MF: Replace selected building sidings with new lap siding and belly bands. Repla… —
2026-09-15 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1163 AMARILLO AV MF: Replace selected building sidings with new lap siding and belly bands. Repla… —
2026-09-15 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1171 AMARILLO AV MF: Replace selected building sidings with new lap siding and belly bands. Repla… —
2026-09-15 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
3375 LOUIS RD Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-09-15 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1157 AMARILLO AV MF: Replace selected building sidings with new lap siding and belly bands. Repla… —
2026-09-15 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
401 WEBSTER ST, APT 302 FRONT PORCH R/R HVAC fan coil system in apt# 302 —
2026-09-15 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
1452 HAMILTON AV Address for a detached ADU. —
2026-09-15 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
550 KINGSLEY AV Address request for detached ADU —
2026-09-15 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
2475 HANOVER ST ADDRESS REQUEST APPLICATION - TI U&O GROUND FLOOR EAST. NEW INTERIOR OFFICES WIT… —
2026-09-15 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
319 EVERETT AV Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-09-15 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1150 MIDDLEFIELD RD Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1207 sq 1,207 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-14 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
355 CHANNING AV Res: Lower the weep screed to cover exposed wood framing that is showing below t… —
2026-09-14 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1050 CHANNING AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2040 sq 2,040 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
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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.

How to use Palo Alto permit data

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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.

How to look up Palo Alto building permits

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PermitGrab currently tracks 2,629 building permits in Palo Alto, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

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