Palo Alto Building Permits & Property Data

2,635 indexed permits · Palo Alto, California.

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Newest permit 2026-11-02

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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2026-08-17 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
1601 CHANNING AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-08-17 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
1575 EDGEWOOD DR Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-08-17 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
610 KINGSLEY AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2800 sq 2,800 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-17 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
108 PRIMROSE WY Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 11.5 kW battery solar Battery storage —
2026-08-17 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3330 LOUIS RD Res MEP: Remove gas tank WH install new Tankless water heater (gas) —
2026-08-17 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4151 EL CAMINO WY, UNIT G MF: Replace 1 window & 1 patio door with retrofit fibrex window & patio door —
2026-08-17 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
795 EL CAMINO REAL THE SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES REPLACING TWO (2) SIEMENS CHEMISTRY ANALYZERS WITH TW… —
2026-08-17 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3859 CORINA WY 26BLD-01537: Revision for new curbless shower. —
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 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 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
853 ALMA ST Comm: Update exterior area at the back of the building, hardscape, fence, gate, … —
2026-08-17 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1501 PAGE MILL RD BLD, FIR, ELE TESLA: 6L PM260017 1600AMP CIRCUIT AND ELECTRICAL WORK FOR DEFERRE… 1600A New installation —
2026-08-17 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
582 OXFORD AV Res Mep: Upgrade 100A interior subpanel to 200A in the existing location 100A —
2026-08-17 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
423 CHAUCER ST Res new pool and spa combo with pool heater —
2026-08-17 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
379 LYTTON AV West 10 LLC: Install emergency generator and fuel tank at the generator room of … —
2026-08-17 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… residential —
2026-08-17 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
441 CAROLINA LN Res Mep: Reroute kitchen sewer line via trenchless. Approx 80'. —
2026-08-17 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
580 OXFORD AV Res Mep: Upgrade 200A MSP to 400A, 6' to the right of the existing location. Upg… 200A —
2026-08-17 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
185 FOREST AV, UNIT 3C MF: Replacement of 2 windows —
2026-08-17 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
855 EL CAMINO REAL 26BLD-00443: 'Green Row' Revision to architectural, structural, MEP and fire —
2026-08-17 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1700 CASTILLEJA AV 26BLD-02226: Revising location of the installation of EV charger. —
2026-08-17 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
185 FOREST AV, UNIT 3C Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 2 window(s) and 0 sl… —
2026-08-17 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1834 PARK BL Res: Replace the existing handrail, guards, newel posts, balusters, and stair tr… —
2026-08-17 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 —
2026-08-17 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3700 HERON WY Install Single Zone Ductless Mitsubishi System HP system —
2026-08-17 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
745 BARRON AV Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-08-17 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)
1834 PARK BL Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 2 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
513 MILITARY WY Res: Build CMU block fence. —
2026-08-14 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)
1512 MARIPOSA AV Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-08-14 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
4254 NEWBERRY CT Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1800 sq 1,800 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-14 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)
1871 PARK BL Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-08-14 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
3182 MIDDLEFIELD RD Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 9.08 kW-AC… 9.08 kW solar Solar PV —
2026-08-14 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2791 EMERSON ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 1 window(s) and 0 sl… —
2026-08-14 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3190 COWPER ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 5100 sq 5,100 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1841 PAGE MILL RD, SUITE 250 COM: TI and U&O. New partitions, new doors, flooring, power, new millwork, acous… fire alarm, sprinkler —
2026-08-14 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
246 WALTER HAYS DR 22BLD-02365: Revisions to relocate gas meter closer to left front corner. To rel… shingle, metal replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1225 COWPER ST Res MEP: Replace gas pool heater with electric heat pump in same location —
2026-08-14 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
33 ENCINA AV LifeMoves Opportunity Center: Remove and replace like for like water damaged she… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-14 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1116 RAMONA ST Res MEP: Install EV charger (48-amp / level 2) at exterior wall. —
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
250 CURTNER AV Multi-Fam MEP: Install sub-panel retrofit kits in all units. BLD, FIRE / R-2 / V… —
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
102 PRIMROSE WY Res MEP: Installation of a clean out access —
2026-08-14 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
888 ROBB RD Res: Construct detached ADU (749sf) including new inverter heat pump and electri… 749 sf —
2026-08-14 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
288 WAVERLEY ST 26BLD-00281: Revision to include like for like replacement of all rotted balconi… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-14 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
701 TENNYSON AV 26BLD-00777: Reusing existing windows in the new JADU addition. —
2026-08-14 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
3190 MIDDLEFIELD RD Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 11.61 kW-A… 11.61 kW solar Solar PV —
2026-08-13 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
363 CHANNING AV RES: ADU-remove and replace insulation in the attic —
2026-08-13 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
867 NEWELL PL Res reroof with foam replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-13 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3491 THOMAS DR Res: Install a property line cleanout —
2026-08-13 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1501 PAGE MILL RD, BLDG 6L 25BLD-01587: REMOVE GB LESS THAN 100K. —
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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 2,635+ 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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Who appears in Palo Alto permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 2,635 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 2,635 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.

How to look up Palo Alto building permits

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