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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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 —
2026-09-04 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2105 CORNELL ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 400 sq 400 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-04 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
253 TENNESSEE LN Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3100 sq 3,100 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-04 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 —
2026-09-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2330 YALE ST Res Mep: electric application/ temporary electric service —
2026-09-04 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
660 PALO ALTO AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 7.60 kW-AC… 7.6 kW solar Solar PV —
2026-09-04 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
864 AMES AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 16 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 —
2026-09-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
451 CAROLINA LN RES MEP: Temporary Power —
2026-09-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
574 ARASTRADERO RD MFR ARASTRADERO PARK APTS CORP Repair damaged balconies, stairs per SB721 report… —
2026-09-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
966 BLAIR CT Res MEP: Replacement of existing rooftop ducting. Existing HVAC unit will be rei… —
2026-09-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
975 PAGE MILL RD THE LANDING TI ~25,000 SF & UO. This project consists of a tenant improvement of… —
2026-09-03 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
2501 EMBARCADERO WY 24BLD-01567 : Deferred submittal that includes structural calculations for the P… —
2026-09-03 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
716 GAILEN AV 25BLD-03497: Revision to upgrade 100 amp main panel to 200 amp main in same loca… 100A —
2026-09-03 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
168 COLORADO AV 24BLD-01360: revision to upgrade meter to (N) 200A Split service panel and Dual … solar Solar PV —
2026-09-03 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1520 EMERSON ST Res MEP: Install EV charger (48-amp / level 2) at the driveway. —
2026-09-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
164 HAMILTON AV Principal Venture Partners: Use and Occupancy only. Tenant to occupy 2811sf 3rd … —
2026-09-03 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
777 SAN ANTONIO RD, UNIT 82 MFR : REPLACE 2 WINDOWS AND 2 PATIO DOORS WITH TAN VINYL RETRO-FIT INSTALL WINDO… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
164 HAMILTON AV Orpheus Chamber Orchestra LLC: Application for Certificate of Use and Occupancy.… —
2026-09-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
997 ILIMA WY Res MEP: Upgrade main panel to 200amp. Replace subpanel. 200A replacement —
2026-09-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
267 HAMILTON AV FIRECLAY TI 1000sf & UO Interior tenant improvements of an existing 1700sqft ret… —
2026-09-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
575 E MEADOW DR RES: temoprary power —
2026-09-03 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
644 FAIRMEDE AV 23BLD-03573: Revision to include WGW M47 conditions. —
2026-09-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
575 E MEADOW DR RES: SFR Pre-Fab construction, 2545.52 SF (3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths), with 2 Car Ga… 3 beds 2-car garage residential —
2026-09-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2415 SOUTH CT Res: Convert detached two-car garage (613sf) with addition (87sf) into detached … 613 sf —
2026-09-03 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
450 OLIVE AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 3.78 kW battery solar Battery storage —
2026-09-03 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
575 E MEADOW DR RES: Deconstruction of existing SFD —
2026-09-03 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
935 WAVERLEY ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2201 sq 2,201 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-03 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)
38 TEVIS PL Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… commercial —
2026-09-03 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
642 FAIRMEDE AV 24BLD-00072: Revision to include WGW M47 conditions. —
2026-09-03 New Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1170 UNIVERSITY AV Res: Legalize detached ADU under AB2533. —
2026-09-03 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3694 LOUIS RD Res MEP: Install level 2 EV charger —
2026-09-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3740 ROSS RD Remove Existing Pool —
2026-09-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
363 EVERETT AV Multi-Fam Unit 363: Remodel kitchen and bath. Modify floor layout at hallway sto… —
2026-09-03 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
486 DYMOND CT Res MEP: Install EV charger (50-amp / level 2) at the garage. —
2026-09-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
531 STANFORD AV T-Mobile: Remove various wireless infrastructure from site. —
2026-09-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
737 ENSIGN WY Res MEP: Replace existing gas furnace with new electric heat pump HVAC system fo… —
2026-09-02 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE D87 26BLD-01539: "Herman Miller" Revision to included removal of existing porcelain … tile, metal New installation New roof —
2026-09-02 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
847 WARREN WY 26BLD-00640: Demolish bathroom. Retain wall between living room and family room.… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-02 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
334 LINCOLN AV Res: Remove and dispose of existing roof. Install CeDUR roof system and new bond… New installation New roof —
2026-09-02 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
365 COLLEGE AV Res MEP: Install dedicated 50A circuit for induction stove. Install 20A GFCI rec… 50A New installation —
2026-09-02 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2105 CORNELL ST Res Reroof remove 1 layer of Wood Shingle , install OSB, install 13 squares of C… 13 sq shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-02 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
581 RAMONA ST Sweetgreen TI and updated UO The property is zoned CD-C (GF)(P) (Commercial Deve… —
2026-09-02 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
738 E CHARLESTON RD Res MEP: Reroute kitchen sewer line via directional boring. Install two way clea… —
2026-09-02 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1160 BYRON ST 24bld-02409: Revision to delete reference prefabricated stairs, guardrails, and … —
2026-09-02 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
800 HIGH ST, UNIT 106 Multi-Fam MEP Unit #106: Disconnect and cap gas line in the kitchen. Add electri… —
2026-09-02 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3160 PORTER DR, SUITE 110 BitterRoot Bio: Use and Occupancy only. BLD, PLAN, FIRE, HAZMAT. —
2026-09-02 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2237 WAVERLEY ST Res MEP: To replace the existing cast iron sewer line in the front yard with new… —
2026-09-02 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
309 FERNANDO AV Res MEP: Replace approximately 70 LF of existing interior ABS drain, waste, and … residential —
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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.

How to look up Palo Alto building permits

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