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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2026-09-10 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1094 TANLAND DR MF: Replace selected building sidings with new lap & shingle siding and belly ba… replacement —
2026-09-10 General Construction
Source type: Furnace: Replacement in same location, no A/C or heat pumps (detached single-family, duplex, and single condo/apartment unit)
818 MELVILLE AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 replacement furnace(s) or wall… residential —
2026-09-10 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
324 EMERSON ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 4.66 kW-AC… 4.66 kW solar Solar PV —
2026-09-10 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
4170 WALLIS CT Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 10.64 kW-A… 10.64 kW solar Solar PV ×2 —
2026-09-10 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
382 EVERETT AV MF: Heat pump installation on the same location with DCC-9 (remove existing gas … —
2026-09-09 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2704 EMERSON ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1700 sq 1,700 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-09 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4237 PONCE DR Res Mep: 125amp main panel replacement. Like for like, same location. like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-09 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
211 WASHINGTON AV Res: Removal of approximately 400 ft.² tar and gravel from detached garage insta… —
2026-09-09 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1575 EDGEWOOD DR RES: Like-for-like subpanel upgrade. Remove the existing 100-amp 20/40 circuit s… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-09 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
450 EL DORADO AV Res Mep: Roof mounted PV 9.2KWDC (STC) solar Solar PV —
2026-09-09 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
211 WASHINGTON AV Res: Removal of approximately 900 ft.² main house Tar and gravel single layer in… tpo, flat New installation New roof —
2026-09-09 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
151 LOWELL AV RES: Change the door configuration to provide one 15'-0" wide door centered in t… —
2026-09-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: Building Addressing
425 SEALE AV Res: Addition /remodel. Remodel main house while converting the garage to an att… —
2026-09-09 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2811 ALMA ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 34 sq replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-09 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
4345 EL CAMINO REAL 25BLD-00879 Revision to the 4335/4345 El Camino site improvement plans (25BLD-00… —
2026-09-09 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
250 HAMILTON AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 100 sq 100 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-09 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
728 SEMINOLE WY Res electrical feed (dedicated electrical line) installation for oven, 50A. 200 … 50A New installation —
2026-09-09 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
804 LINCOLN AV Res: Emergency repairs of dry rot discovered during roofing work per permit #26B… —
2026-09-09 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)
3540 BRYANT ST Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-09-09 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2801 WAVERLEY ST Res Foundation repair using 3 push piers, 1 IntelliJack and 2 screw jacks. —
2026-09-09 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
318 CAMBRIDGE AV *** This permit has been created to final 23bld-03238 okay per CBO to issue the … —
2026-09-09 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
240 BRYANT ST Res: Install EV charger (50-amp / level 2) and 100-amp subpanel at the detached … —
2026-09-09 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
124 PRIMROSE WY RES: Temporary power for remodel project, power to disconnect and re-connect to … —
2026-09-09 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
733 RAMONA ST Res: Construct one-story house (1780sf) with attached ADU (162sf) and basement (… 1,780 sf 1-story —
2026-09-09 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
865 STANFORD AV Com voluntary seismic improvements at roof level for isolated elements determine… —
2026-09-09 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2825 ALMA ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 34 sq replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-09 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
951 LAUREL GLEN DR Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 4080 sq 4,080 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-09 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
568 ALGER DR Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2500 sq 2,500 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-08 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
496 W CHARLESTON RD, UNIT 101 Res: Like-for-like bathroom remodeling like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-08 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
850 HAMILTON AV 25BLD-00509: Revision to the set of drawings for a project at 850 Hamilton that … —
2026-09-08 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1556 MADRONO AV Res: Re-roof change in material for detached garage. Comp ashpalt shingles by Ce… shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-08 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
930 HAMILTON AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3000 sq 3,000 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1437 BYRON ST RES MEP: Rewiring most of an original 1200 square foot residence. This excludes … 1,200 sf residential —
2026-09-08 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1083 CARDINAL WY Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2947 sq 2,947 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
707 CHARLESTON CT Res: Seal door opening from garage to bedroom. Open new door from garage to hall… —
2026-09-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2110 COLUMBIA ST Res: Legalize converted detached garage to ADU through AB2533. —
2026-09-08 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
3842 LOUIS RD Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 10.12 kW-A… 10.12 kW solar Solar PV —
2026-09-08 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1215 HARRIET ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 4 window(s) and 1 sl… —
2026-09-08 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
775 PAGE MILL RD 25BLD-03963. A private school will now occupy the building. Changes were made to… —
2026-09-08 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
939 PARADISE WY Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. ×2 —
2026-09-08 Plumbing
Source type: Backflow: Domestic water backflow device (all uses allowed)
600 SAND HILL RD Multi-family: Instant permit for a domestic water backflow device only. —
2026-09-08 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3925 NELSON DR 26BLD-01532: Revision to window change per proposed new opening schedules, one p… —
2026-09-08 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
711 ENSIGN WY 25Bld-03580: Revision to change the location of Heat Pump and air handlers, repl… —
2026-09-08 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1556 MADRONO AV Res: Re-roof change in material for main house. Comp asphalt shingles by Certain… shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-07 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
225 COLERIDGE AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 7 sq replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3500 DEER CREEK RD TESLA: TI 24U TESTING LABS ~720SF INSTALL (N) WORKBENCHES, (N) ELECTRICAL PANELS… 720 sf —
2026-09-04 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)
1637 ESCOBITA AV Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-09-04 General Construction
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
3596 LOUIS RD Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. residential —
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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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