Palo Alto Building Permits & Property Data

2,619 indexed permits · Palo Alto, California.

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PermitGrab tracks 2,619 building permits in Palo Alto, CA as of 2026-11-01.

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2026-11-02
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Source date: 2026-11-01

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Permit data through 2026-11-01

2,619 permits sorted by date

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2026-10-29 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
790 MATADERO AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-10-29 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
300 HOMER AV Palo Alto Museum: Glass in-fills at existing openings at first floor interior co… —
2026-10-29 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1060 MOFFETT CIR 25BLD-01261: Convert the existing living room into a bedroom. Convert the existi… —
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3749 ROSS RD Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3102 sq 3,102 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-29 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
843 ROSS CT Res: Main panel upgrade from 100A to 200A and 100A Subpanel replacement on the s… 200A service panel replacement Panel service —
2026-10-29 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
412 FERNE AV Res MEP: Main line Sewer repair —
2026-10-29 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3859 CORINA WY Res MEP: Installation of Level 2 60A Tesla Wall connector EV Charging station 60A EV charger New installation —
2026-10-29 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
271 COLORADO AV Res: Construct two-story single family residence (1937sf) with attached garage (… 1,937 sf 2-story residential —
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
968 COLORADO AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2440 sq 2,440 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-29 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
2757 WAVERLEY ST 26BLD-01209: New electrical outlet receptacles, lighting, and switching in the h… —
2026-10-29 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
194 WALTER HAYS DR Res: Replace sewer lateral and add clean out. —
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2540 BRYANT ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3100 sq 3,100 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-28 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1836 WEBSTER ST Res: Repair exterior wall and associated framing at main structure. —
2026-10-28 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1836 WEBSTER ST Res: Repair roof at detached garage. Roof repair —
2026-10-28 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3333 COYOTE HILL RD Project includes interior remodel of office, lab and conference room areas on Le… —
2026-10-28 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1036 E MEADOW CIR Google: Tenant improvement to remodel R&D lab. Add testing PODS. Update foundati… —
2026-10-28 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)
999 EMBARCADERO RD Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-10-28 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3113 GREER RD 26BLD00669 STRUCTURAL CHANGE SHEAR WALL —
2026-10-28 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3455 PARK BL 6.560kW PV Roof Mount - Solar, (2) Batteries 27kW and Gateway, and Backup Load C… 6.56 kW solar Solar PV —
2026-10-28 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
300 HOMER AV Palo Alto Museum: Basement waterproofing system on all walls and floors of exist… —
2026-10-28 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
632 SAINT CLAIRE DR 26BLD-00298: change from 200 amp to 400 amp 400A —
2026-10-28 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
439 LINCOLN AV 25BLD-03781: Revision to relocated ADU heat pump from main structure to detached… —
2026-10-28 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1026 AMARILLO AV 24BLD-02312: Revision to relocate the tankless water heater, heat pumps, heat pu… —
2026-10-28 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)
2020 PRINCETON ST Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-10-28 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
575 E MEADOW DR RES: SFR Pre-Fab construction, 2545.52 SF and attached Accessory Dwelling Unit: … residential —
2026-10-28 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
129 LUNDY LN Res MEP: Kitchen drain line replacement in the crawl space —
2026-10-28 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)
4245 RICKEY'S WY, UNIT K Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-10-28 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
314 COLLEGE AV, APT 1 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 40 sq replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-28 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3410 HILLVIEW AV Project will involve removing an existing UPS system and battery cabinets, and r… battery Battery storage —
2026-10-28 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
1812 EDGEWOOD DR Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-10-28 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
180 EL CAMINO REAL COM: 'Herman Miller'; Install illuminated channel letters 14.1 sf. Install non-i… Please call 811 a few business days before starting any digging for construction
2026-10-28 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
929 LAUREL GLEN DR Res: Construct two story single family residence (5903sf) with attached ADU (596… 5,903 sf 2-story residential —
2026-10-28 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3210 PORTER DR 26BLD-01060 This submission is a differed submittal from permit number (The on-s… —
2026-10-28 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1027 BRYANT ST 25BLD-03188: Revision to include bollard details updated to use prescriptive met… —
2026-10-28 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3164 MORRIS DR Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1200 sq 1,200 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-27 Interior Renovation
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
1233 UNIVERSITY AV Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-10-27 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1305 GREENWOOD AV Res: Tear off existing slate roof & install 30 squares of CertainTeed Presidenti… 30 sq tear off replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-27 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
184 PRIMROSE WY Res: Alterations to first and second floor layout for kitchen, powder room, bath… metal Re-roof —
2026-10-27 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1437 BYRON ST RES: Convert the existing 30-amp, 3-prong dryer receptacle to a 30-amp, 4-prong … —
2026-10-27 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
870 BOYCE AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1800 sq 1,800 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-27 General Construction
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
3711 REDWOOD CIR Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. residential —
2026-10-27 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
931 CELIA DR Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-10-27 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
570 MARION AV 26BLD-01069: Revision to structural Modification due to additional weight floor … —
2026-10-27 General Construction
Source type: Furnace: Replacement in same location, no A/C or heat pumps (detached single-family, duplex, and single condo/apartment unit)
731 HAMILTON AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 replacement furnace(s) or wall… residential —
2026-10-27 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)
731 HAMILTON AV Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… —
2026-10-27 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2101 MIDDLEFIELD RD Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1100 sq 1,100 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-27 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
818 EMERSON ST 25BLD-00311: Revision for trash cover deferred submittal. —
2026-10-27 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)
3181 EMERSON ST Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-10-27 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
170 HAWTHORNE AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1600 sq 1,600 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-27 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
818 EMERSON ST 25BLD-00311: Revision for walk in cooler attachment deferred submittal. —
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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 names are available on some current records; contact coverage varies by filing.

About Palo Alto Building Permits

Palo Alto, California processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 2,619+ Palo Alto building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-01 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. Some current permit records include source-published contractor names; coverage varies by filing. 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 2,619 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 2026-11-01. Newest permit date: 2026-11-01. 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 2,619 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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