Palo Alto Building Permits & Property Data

2,635 indexed permits · Palo Alto, California.

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PermitGrab tracks 2,635 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
2026-08-20 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
3176 SOUTH CT Res MEP: Upgrade the water meter. —
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
3269 MORRIS DR Res MEP: Replacing sewer main from house to sidewalk. Will install 2-way at hous… —
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 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
3785 NATHAN WY 26BLD-00848: Revisions to modify locations of access doors to primary bedroom & … —
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1055 EMBARCADERO RD Res Mep: replace Ac and coil with new one at same location —
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
143 LOWELL AV New address for new attached ADU, 596.1 s.f. and ADU GAS FURNACE, GAS TANKLESS W… —
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
807 E GREENWICH PL Res: Install auto driveway gate, associated fencing, walls, and passage gate. —
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
761 KENDALL AV TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION POLE —
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
740 CHIMALUS DR Res MEP: Install 50 amp circuit for EV charger 50A EV charger New installation —
2026-08-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
167 HAMILTON AV U&O ONLY PROMETHEUS INDUSTRIES, INC Certificate of occupancy —
2026-08-19 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
708 MAPLEWOOD AV Addressing for an attached ADU. —
2026-08-19 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
230 COLLEGE AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1950 sq 1,950 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-19 General Construction
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
150 UNIVERSITY AV Multi-family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-19 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
4132 THAIN WY Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1600 sq 1,600 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-19 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
2150 WAVERLEY ST 25BLD-01584: Remove trees #6 and #8 —
2026-08-19 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
305 CHURCHILL AV Pool House: Tear off existing roof & install 15 squares of CertainTeed President… 15 sq tear off replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-19 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3657 LOUIS RD Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2154 sq 2,154 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-19 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
305 CHURCHILL AV Main House: Tear off existing roof & install 33 squares of CertainTeed President… 33 sq tear off replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-19 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2569 PARK BL, UNIT 103 MF: Like-for-like bathroom remodel with replacement of existing fixtures and fin… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-19 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
921 LINCOLN AV Res MEP: Replace existing gas water heater with 50 gallon heat pump water heater… —
2026-08-19 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… 3100 sq 3,100 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-19 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
800 CALIFORNIA AV RES: Induction cooktop installation with 240Volt circuit 240V New installation —
2026-08-19 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)
4206 RICKEY'S WY, UNIT C Multi-family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same location) gas water he… commercial —
2026-08-19 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 —
2026-08-19 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1475 HAMILTON AV THE PROPOSED PROJECT INCLUDES DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING POOL AND SURROUNDING CON… —
2026-08-19 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE AA1030 26BLD-01116: 'Varley' BOH Shelving/Racking Deferred Submittal. (MMI) —
2026-08-18 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
370 SHASTA DR Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-08-18 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 —
2026-08-18 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
700 HANSEN WY PSI QUANTUM INTERIOR RENOVATION ~900SF TO EXISTING RESTROOMS. NO CHANGE IN OCCUP… —
2026-08-18 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1053 E MEADOW CIR Google: Install illuminated sign cabinets. —
2026-08-18 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3380 COYOTE HILL RD SAP: Remove boiler and pumps and replace with boilers and pumps on an associated… —
2026-08-18 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1841 PAGE MILL RD, SUITE 100 COM: 'Frank Rimerman' Tenant Improvement and U&O: remodel including demolition, … —
2026-08-18 General Construction
Source type: Furnace: Replacement in same location, no A/C or heat pumps (detached single-family, duplex, and single condo/apartment unit)
1401 EMERSON ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 replacement furnace(s) or wall… residential —
2026-08-18 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 —
2026-08-18 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
4254 SUZANNE DR 24BLD-00320: Replace gas main line. No changes in gas demand. —
2026-08-18 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
737 SAN JUDE AV 22BLD-01708: Revision to shift a partition wall on the 2nd floor and relocating … —
2026-08-18 New Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4027 ORME ST Res: Construct detached ADU —
2026-08-18 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
795 EL CAMINO REAL SUTTER BAY: INSTALL 30 AMP 3 PHASE OUTLET FOR FUTURE EQUIPMENT 30A New installation —
2026-08-18 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
464 MAUREEN AV Res: 57-SF addition to existing master bedroom, master bathroom, and shared bath… —
2026-08-18 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)
216 EMERSON ST Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 3 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-08-18 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
1022 WEBSTER ST Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached resident… solar Solar PV —
2026-08-18 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)
272 CREEKSIDE DR Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… —
2026-08-18 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
— Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-08-17 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
844 ILIMA CT Res MEP: Replace and install water service from city water meter to house with 1… —
2026-08-17 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
164 UNIVERSITY AV PopUp Bagels: Install (1) non-illuminated sign onto existing metal canopy and (1… —
2026-08-17 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
850 HAMILTON AV Res Mep: Install 14.720kWp photovoltaic system solar Solar PV —
2026-08-17 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3859 CORINA WY 26BLD-01537: Revision for new curbless shower. —
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Construction Activity in Palo Alto

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About Palo Alto Building Permits

Palo Alto, California processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 2,635+ 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 2,635 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.

What construction appears in Palo Alto permit records?

Palo Alto permit activity covers 2,635 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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