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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2026-09-02 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 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 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 —
2026-09-01 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
— 116 HAMILTON AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 7500 sq 7,500 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-01 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
— 1140 PARKINSON AV Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-09-01 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)
— 2783 SOUTH CT Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-09-01 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 2875 MIDDLEFIELD RD, STE 4 COM: Repairs due to Water Damage - Drywall & Insulation Replacement, and U&O (CO… —
2026-09-01 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 3500 DEER CREEK RD TESLA: 26L lab TI 2650sf MV test space area of work within the Deer Creek 26Lowe… 2,650 sf —
2026-09-01 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 319 EVERETT AV Res MEP: Subpanel replacement —
2026-09-01 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE AA1020 COM: 'Simon LL Work': Space #AA1020 & #AA1070, Interior Non-structural Demo only… —
2026-09-01 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 319 IRIS WY Res: New Two-Story residence with attached JADU 2-story residential New construction —
2026-09-01 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 1303 WAVERLEY ST Res: Remove existing roof replace with new composition shingles roof GAF HDZ CHA… shingle replacement New roof —
2026-09-01 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
— 2783 SOUTH CT Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-09-01 Addition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 215 FULTON ST Res: Residential addition of 385 SF JADU —
2026-09-01 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 3440 RAMONA ST Res MEP: Replace 54 feet of 4” pipe and installed new two way clean out and new … —
2026-09-01 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 601 MARION AV Res MEP: NEW 5 ton heat pump condenser, and remove exist. furnace, install air h… 5 tons AC, furnace, heat pump New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-01 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
— 1001 FOREST AV 24bld-00332: Revision to install of a radon mitigation system using sub-slab dep… —
2026-09-01 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
— 3048 PRICE CT ***review plans under 26rev-00430***26BLD-00008. Revision to module Qty and syst… 3048 HVAC systems —
2026-09-01 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 319 IRIS WY Deconstruction of existing detached garage —
2026-09-01 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
— 3048 PRICE CT 26BLD-00006: Revision to module Qty and System size reduced —
2026-09-01 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
— 3225 EL CAMINO REAL 16000-03174: Eliminate 1 parking stall at on-grade parking. —
2026-09-01 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 319 IRIS WY Temp power —
2026-09-01 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
— 1130 FOREST AV 24BLD-03364: Revision to roof material of the house. Changing from Standing Seam… —
2026-09-01 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 319 IRIS WY Res: build detached garage —
2026-09-01 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 319 IRIS WY Deconstruction of existing single-family home —
2026-09-01 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 761 LYTTON AV Res: Remodel to modify layouts of the bathrooms, and closets. Replace attached d… —
2026-08-31 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 862 WAVERLEY ST Res MEP: Gas tankless water heater replacement in the same place (existing gas t… —
2026-08-31 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 213 QUARRY RD COM: Addition of (4) total receptacles. (1) in each of IDF room numbers 1504, 25… —
2026-08-31 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 33 ENCINA AV LifeMoves Opportunity Center: Annual Building Permit per CBC 105.1 for water dam… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-31 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 3730 ORTEGA CT Res: Demolish existing detached garage —
2026-08-31 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
— 4297 WILKIE WY 25BLD-00958: Changes to window sizes, Heat Pump models revised, siding removed f… —
2026-08-31 New Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 557 MAYBELL AV Res: Conversion of existing studio (449sqft) to ADU (449sqft) 449 sf —
2026-08-31 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
— 441 CAROLINA LN 26bld-02300: Revision to reroute kitchen sewer line and laundry line via open tr… —
2026-08-31 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
— 1350 HARKER AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2255 sq 2,255 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-31 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
— 2031 PARK BL Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-08-31 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)
— 751 DE SOTO DR Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 2 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-08-31 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
— 3863 CORINA WY Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 20 sq replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-31 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
— 763 COASTLAND DR Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 2 window(s) and slid… —
2026-08-27 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
$26,000 1390 HARKER AV Res: remodel a second-floor bathroom, we will add a light and an exhaust fan. We… —
2026-08-27 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 3157 MADDUX DR Residential demolition of an existing 60-square-foot shed and a 544-square-foot … —
2026-08-27 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
$13,270 690 TOYON PL Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1200 sq 1,200 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-27 General Construction
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
— 800 HIGH ST, UNIT 106 Multi-family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-27 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
— 364 CHURCHILL AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-08-27 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
$23,281 1050 CHANNING AV Res MEP: Repair sewer lateral. Work in the public right of way under 26STR-00133… —
2026-08-27 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
$17,000 771 BARRON AV Res MEP: Install ESS (27kWH) exterior of the home and EV charger (48-amp / level… 27 kWh battery battery Battery storage —
2026-08-27 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
$33,100 991 COLORADO AV Res Foundation repair using 11 push piers and 5 IntelliJacks. —
2026-08-27 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 536 ADDISON AV RES: TEMPORARY POWER PERMIT —
2026-08-27 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
$3,500,000 561 ADDISON AV Res: Construct two-story, single-family dwelling with basement (4497sf) 4,497 sf 2-story residential —
2026-08-27 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
$2,200,000 611 EMERSON ST MAISON SAIGON :U&O and Interior tenant improvement 6,700sf of an existing retail… 6,700 sf commercial New construction —
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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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