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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Permit data through 2026-11-02

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-08-13 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
424 SENECA ST Res MEP: Like-for-like ductless mini-split rooftop replacement. mini-split like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-13 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
805 GAILEN AV Res: Removal of existing overlayed siding to expose siding underneath. No replac… —
2026-08-13 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
375 COLERIDGE AV 25BLD-03867: Revision to include tree replacements and landscape changes. Modifi… —
2026-08-13 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
887 WARREN WY RES MEP: EV charger installation on the exterior wall of the house —
2026-08-13 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1386 DANA AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1400 sq 1,400 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-13 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2535 SOUTH CT Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 16 sq replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-13 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
40 TULIP LN Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1600 sq 1,600 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-13 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
4054 SOLANA DR Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2800 sq 2,800 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-13 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
33 ENCINA AV LifeMoves Opportunity Center Unit #411 and #418: Water damage repair, install sh… —
2026-08-13 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
363 CHANNING AV RES: main house-remove and replace insulation in the attic —
2026-08-13 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
469 HOMER AV RES: Replacement of 200 sqft, remodel kitchen, and replace front porch & laundry… replacement —
2026-08-13 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
771 CENTER DR Res: Remove existing wood shake roofing and haul away. Remove existing spaced ro… shingle, metal replacement New roof —
2026-08-13 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4173 EL CAMINO REAL, UNIT 11 MF MEP: Replacing furnace in the garage and AC unit in the backyard. —
2026-08-13 New Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
836 CLARA DR Res: New 459 SF detached accessory dwelling unit 459 sf residential New construction —
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 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1501 PAGE MILL RD, BLDG 6L 25BLD-01587: REMOVE GB LESS THAN 100K. —
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 —
2026-08-12 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
4244 LOS PALOS PL address change request for 4244 Los Palos Pl. Owner is requesting new address 42… —
2026-08-12 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
412 OLIVE AV COM: 'Gloo' Install (1) Set of Non-Illuminated Channel Letters on North Elevatio… —
2026-08-12 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3085 ALEXIS DR 25BLD-02798: Revision to include floating stair deferred submittal. —
2026-08-12 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1409 PARKINSON AV RES: temporary power —
2026-08-12 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1409 PARKINSON AV RES: Deconstruction of an existing one-story single family home (shares plans wi… —
2026-08-12 New Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1409 PARKINSON AV RES: Construction of a detached ADU. (Shares plans main house on 26BLD-02252) —
2026-08-12 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1409 PARKINSON AV RES: demo detached garage. (shares plans with deconstruciton 26bld-02254) —
2026-08-12 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
2493 LOUIS RD Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-08-12 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)
1827 COWPER ST Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-08-12 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
223 MARGARITA AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 9.86 kW-AC… 9.86 kW solar Solar PV —
2026-08-12 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1409 PARKINSON AV RES: Construction of a one-story single family home, new hardscaping and landsca… 1-story residential —
2026-08-12 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
882 CHIMALUS DR Res: Voluntary seismic strengthening. —
2026-08-12 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
279 CAMPESINO AV Res MEP: Install Level 2 EV Charger and 240V outlet 240V EV charger New installation —
2026-08-12 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
653 STANFORD AV Res window (3) replacement and stucco repair demolition of approx. 190 sq. ft. o… 190 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-12 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
507 JACKSON DR Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2500 sq 2,500 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-12 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
4173 EL CAMINO REAL, UNIT 40 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-08-11 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)
728 SEMINOLE WY Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-08-11 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)
522 THAIN WY Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-08-11 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
860 MOANA CT RES MEP: upgrade existing electrical main panel to 320 amp 320A —
2026-08-11 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
334 LINCOLN AV 26BLD-02021: Change in shingle material color. Installing California Slate Compa… —
2026-08-11 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3102 FLOWERS LN 25BLD-02943: INSPECTOR REQUEST REMOVED GAS METER. (N)GAS METER TO REPLACE (E)GAS… —
2026-08-11 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
420 CAMBRIDGE AV, UNIT 1 MF MEP: Like for like electric heat pump water heater tank replacement heat pump like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-11 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
260 CALIFORNIA AV, STE 200 Navan Inc.: Use & Occupancy only. —
2026-08-11 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3225 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 210 U&O / TI 1807sf : 1st occupancy dental office. This project includes the constru… 1,807 sf —
2026-08-11 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4159 EL CAMINO WY, UNIT H Res:: (2) Bathroom remodels – replacement of existing tubs and flooring. Existin… —
2026-08-11 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3731 MIDDLEFIELD RD Res: Install new spa and spa cover —
2026-08-11 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2701 WAVERLEY ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 500 sq 500 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-07 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
4345 EL CAMINO REAL Deferred submittal of the truss calculations to add them on all the architectura… —
2026-08-07 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
811 GUINDA ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1852 sq 1,852 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-07 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2311 PRINCETON ST Res Panel upgrade from 100 to 200 and stucco repair around panel. Like for like like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-07 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4254 SUZANNE DR RES Installation of a temporary power pole with a 100A overhead service 100A New installation —
2026-08-07 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… —
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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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