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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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)
— 1823 MIDDLEFIELD RD Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2973 sq 2,973 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-27 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
$3,000 1815 NEWELL RD Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
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 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 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 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 —
2026-08-26 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)
$14,209 560 BARRON AV Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-08-26 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
— 3648 BRYANT ST Address assignment for ADU 3648 Bryant St Unit A —
2026-08-26 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
— 520 BRYANT ST **PRP** 25BLD-03107 Delta 3 updated to kitchen, bathroom and business entrance f… —
2026-08-26 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
— 3364 KENNETH DR 26BLD-01762: Revision to include EV charger (48-amp / level 2) interior of the g… —
2026-08-26 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
$20,000 753 ALMA ST, APT 302 ALMA PLACE ASSOCIATES LP Repair damaged balconies, stairs per SB721 reports —
2026-08-26 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
$16,700 763 SEMINOLE WY Res: Remove CAP sheet, install TPO 60 mil (13sqs) tpo New installation New roof —
2026-08-26 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)
— 966 BLAIR CT Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… —
2026-08-26 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
$24,500 180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE C16 COM: 'Victoria's Secret' Space #C16: Temporary construction barricade - 12' - Ty… —
2026-08-26 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
$2,000,000 4001 MIRANDA AV ARMADIN :Minor tenant improvement includes interior modifications including 4 ne… —
2026-08-26 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 —
2026-08-26 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
$3,500,000 561 ADDISON AV Res: Demolition of existing two-story single-family dwelling —
2026-08-26 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
$3,000 4136 DAKE AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-08-26 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
$35,100 4154 CROSBY PL Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 4000 sq 4,000 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-26 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
$3,000 2352 MIDDLEFIELD RD Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-08-26 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 470 UNIVERSITY AV COM: '3W &Co Partners' Standalone U&O. —
2026-08-25 General Construction
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
— 3012 ROSS RD Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. residential —
2026-08-25 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
— 144 COLERIDGE AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3500 sq 3,500 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-25 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 51 ENCINA AV Res: Demolish detached garage at back of property (778 sf). —
2026-08-25 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 1951 WAVERLEY ST Res: Swimming pool demolition. Remove concrete and rebar from pool and offhaul t… —
2026-08-25 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 456 OLIVE AV Res: Temporary power. —
2026-08-25 General Construction
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
— 804 ROSS CT Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. residential —
2026-08-25 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
— 4015 ARBOL DR Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-08-25 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
— 253 FERNE AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 358 sq 358 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-25 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 2888 RAMONA ST Res MEP: Dedicated electrical line installation for range (50A) 50A New installation —
2026-08-25 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)
— 2750 BYRON ST Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-08-25 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
— 4020 WILKIE WY Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2900 sq 2,900 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-25 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
— 4207 PARK BL 25BLD-02883: Revision to remove and exterior wall in the rear and remove a block… New construction —
2026-08-25 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 2738 GASPAR CT Res Mep: Replace existing ac to the same location with new 5 ton 18 seer inverte… 5 tons 18 SEER AC replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-25 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 1543 WALNUT DR Res: Replace 16 windows and 3 patio doors with white and bronze exterior retro-f… —
2026-08-25 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 775 COASTLAND DR Res MEP: EV charger installation —
2026-08-25 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 2190 COWPER ST Res: Re-roof (28 sqs) to include removal of shake roof and installation of sheat… shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-25 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 418 FERNE AV Res main panel upgrade from 100A to 200A on the same location service panel Panel service —
2026-08-24 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
— 4229 RUTHELMA AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2200 sq 2,200 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-24 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 1129 EMERSON ST Res: Reroof for detached garage. Install new Modified Bitumen roof in black (500… 500 roof sf flat replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-24 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
— 525 CENTER DR 21BLD-02373: Revision to add equipment and fences, supplement the equipment spec… —
2026-08-24 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
— 1022 WEBSTER ST 26BLD-01378: panel layout change —
2026-08-24 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 2 ROOSEVELT CIR MEP: 60A EV Charger Installation 60A EV charger New installation —
2026-08-24 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
— 4203 PARK BL Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 24 sq replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-24 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
— 1119 FIFE AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-08-24 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
— 880 CENTER DR Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2700 sq 2,700 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-24 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
— 745 LA PARA AV To repair the tree damaged roof at Master bedroom and Living room area. Roof repair —
2026-08-24 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)
— 4158 AMARANTA AV Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 2 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-08-24 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)
— 1119 FIFE AV Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-08-24 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
— 3487 JANICE WY Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 31 sq 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.

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PermitGrab indexes 2,629 building permits in Palo Alto. New records appear as they are available from the source.

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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.

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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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