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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2026-11-03
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Source date: 2026-11-02

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Permit data through 2026-11-02

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
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 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
2251 HIGH ST 23BLD-03106: Revision to relocate ADU mini split outdoor condenser from previous… —
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
4058 BEN LOMOND DR 25bld-03184: Revision to add a whole-house domestic water repipe. Work includes … —
2026-08-24 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1022 WEBSTER ST 26BLD-01378: panel layout change —
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 ×2 —
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 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)
850 HAMILTON AV Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
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 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
2227 TASSO ST Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-08-24 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3865 PAGE MILL RD APPLY DOUBLE FEES 26PCE-00241 Res: Remove existing wood deck, enlarge patio area… —
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 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 —
2026-08-24 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)
2145 GREER RD Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… commercial —
2026-08-24 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
4158 AMARANTA AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-08-24 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2141 PRINCETON ST Res: Convert detached garage into an ADU —
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)
351 TENNYSON AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3600 sq 3,600 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
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 —
2026-08-23 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3165 MADDUX DR Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-fami… replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-23 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1471 ARCADIA PL 26BLD-00371: Minor revision to the previously approved building permit to add 40… —
2026-08-21 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
842 LOS ROBLES AV Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached resident… solar Solar PV —
2026-08-21 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
3355 WAVERLEY ST Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-08-21 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
563 JEFFERSON DR Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 35 sq replacement Re-roof ×2 —
2026-08-21 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
3200 MORRIS DR Address for new attached ADU Residential project includes a total addition of 67… residential —
2026-08-21 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
525 CENTER DR, UNIT A 25bld-03175: Revision to change the approved garage door style to match the actu… —
2026-08-21 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
972 ADDISON AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-08-21 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3200 MORRIS DR Residential project includes a total addition of 670.50 SF to the existing build… residential —
2026-08-21 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
26 ERSTWILD CT Res: remodel kitchen and bathroom with an interior remodel 360 SF —
2026-08-21 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1310 BRYANT ST 25BLD-03644: Deferred submittal for additional COA requested at Permit Issuance —
2026-08-21 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
3524 LOUIS RD Res: Construct a detached ADU [749 SF], ( UNDER 26BLD-00421 will also upgrade th… 749 sf —
2026-08-21 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)
2738 GASPAR CT Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… —
2026-08-20 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
111 PRIMROSE WY Res re-roof house 20SQ- remove shake roof. Install 1/2" CDX plywood. Install 30m… shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1000 WELCH RD STANFORD: Installation of luminaires, and luminaire poles within the 1000 Welch … —
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3176 SOUTH CT Res MEP: Upgrade the water meter. —
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
855 EL CAMINO REAL, STE 108 COM: '27 Miles' Standalone U&O. —
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
186 EVERETT AV Res Mep: Replace 5 electric meter combination for 4 units. Like for a like 400 a… 4 units —
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1239 SAN ANTONIO RD, United States COM: Standalone U&O for 'Green waste of Palo Alto' —
2026-08-20 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
761 KENDALL AV New single family residence 2,355 S.F. two-story single-family residence with an… 2-story residential New construction —
2026-08-20 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
761 KENDALL AV DECONSTRUCT RESIDENCE 1,088 S.F. SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ATTACHED 538 S.F. G… 2-story residential New construction —
2026-08-20 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
760 GARLAND DR Res: Remove the existing one layer shake roof and dispose of. Install 7/16" OSB … shingle New installation New roof —
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
2752 BYRON ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-08-20 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
528 TENNYSON AV 26BLD-01804: Existing gas tank water heater replacement with a new gas tank wate… —
2026-08-20 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE DD1301 24BLD-03531:  'Cedar & Sage'  - Revisions to include: Bar: replace approved jock… —
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3269 MORRIS DR Res MEP: Replacing sewer main from house to sidewalk. Will install 2-way at hous… —
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE C16 COM: ‘Victoria’s Secret’ Space #C16. TI and U&O for a 2,061sf space. Exterior: n… 2,061 sf —
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2061 SANDALWOOD CT Res replace 70' to 80' of sewer line. Will perform pipe burst technique. Will di… —
2026-08-20 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
1415 ALMA ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 2.6 kW battery solar Battery storage —
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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.

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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