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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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-08-07 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
900 BLAKE WILBUR DR BLDG, PLNG,FIRE , WGW, PW UF HAZMAT STANFORD OSHPD3 Existing hot-Water line conn… —
2026-08-07 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
431 KIPLING ST 26BLD-00397. Revision includes the substitution of concrete in lieu of brick at … —
2026-08-07 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2061 TASSO ST Res Main Panel upgrade from 100A to 200A, same location service panel Panel service —
2026-08-07 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
620 WELLSBURY WY Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 3.96 kW-AC… 3.96 kW solar Solar PV —
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 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
129 EL DORADO AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1330 sq replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-07 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
654 GEORGIA AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 9.84 kW battery solar Battery storage —
2026-08-07 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
4345 EL CAMINO REAL 25BLD-02018 : Deferred submittal of the truss calculations to add them on all th… —
2026-08-07 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
164 UNIVERSITY AV BLD,PLN,FIRE, WGW, WQ, PopUp Bagels TI / U&O: Tenant conversion from former Japa… —
2026-08-07 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
840 FIELDING DR Res replace attic furnace with new Bryant 80% gas furnace properly sized for the… —
2026-08-07 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)
363 CHANNING AV Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
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… —
2026-08-06 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1958 IVY LN Res MEP: Performed trenchless pipe bursting from building foundation to property… —
2026-08-06 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3204 RAMONA ST Sub panel installation 60A from existing 100AMP main. 60A New installation —
2026-08-06 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3324 SOUTH CT Res: New Two story residence 2371 S.F. and Attached ADU 748 S.F.and Attached one… 2-story residential New construction —
2026-08-06 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1260 EMERSON ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 300 sq 300 roof sf replacement Re-roof ×2 —
2026-08-06 General Construction
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
125 WEBSTER ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. residential —
2026-08-06 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
625 EL CAMINO REAL Sheraton : Room 1032 and 1016 Install 2 ducted fan coils —
2026-08-06 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3930 GROVE AV Res: Swimming Pool Removal —
2026-08-06 General Construction
Source type: Boiler: Replacement in same location with same number of BTUs or less (detached single-family and duplex only)
164 FERNE CT Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for boiler replacement in the same l… residential —
2026-08-06 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
3345 ROSS RD Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-08-06 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)
4113 WISTERIA LN Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… —
2026-08-06 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3400 HILLVIEW AV GOOGLE Interior alterations to install new equipment within existing R&D spaces,… —
2026-08-06 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3880 MIDDLEFIELD RD Challenger School: Replace like for like Polyflex G modified bitumen (43 SQ) like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-06 General Construction
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
125 WEBSTER ST Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed) like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-06 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1865 EL CAMINO REAL Silicon Valley Orthodontics: Standard U&O —
2026-08-06 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3553 ALMA ST, APT 8 Multi-Fam Unit 8: Remodel kitchen, cabinets and appliances. —
2026-08-06 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2475 HANOVER ST RE-Roofing Overlay. Install mechanically attached a 115 mil FB white TPO through… metal, tpo tear off replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-06 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3324 SOUTH CT Res: Deconstruction of E residence —
2026-08-06 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3259 STOCKTON PL Res : PA Electrification Program: Heat pump water heater replacement (removal of… service panel replacement Panel service —
2026-08-06 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1022 WEBSTER ST MEP: Dedicated 50A electrical line installation for the range (reusing existing … 50A New installation —
2026-08-06 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
467 HAMILTON AV, STE 9 Robert Mackoul CMT: U&O only for massage therapy. —
2026-08-06 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4238 RICKEY'S WY, UNIT W Multi-Fam Unit W: Install heat pump at side yard and add air handler in the atti… —
2026-08-06 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4175 COULOMBE DR Res: in-kind repair of the damaged roof, exterior wall, and one sliding door —
2026-08-06 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3324 SOUTH CT Temp power —
2026-08-06 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1310 BRYANT ST 25BLD-03644: Deferred submittal for stairs, ramps and railing —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
3113 GREER RD ASSRESS Garage conversion to a new JADU at 266 sq.ft & rear side addition of 266… 266 sf —
2026-08-05 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1023 GREENWOOD AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 786 sq 786 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-05 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)
508 RHODES DR Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-08-05 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4065 CAMPANA DR Res: Re-roof change of materials. 20SQ. replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-05 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2015 EMERSON ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 400 sq 400 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-05 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
1176 GREENWOOD AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 3.04 kW-AC… 3.04 kW solar Solar PV —
2026-08-05 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3210 PORTER DR REVISION TO APPROVED PERMIT DRAWINGS 26BLD-00050 FORD : TI and UO Scope of work … —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
672 GEORGIA AV RES Sewer re pipe with risers, trenchless replacement, water main replacement. —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
920 LOMA VERDE AV RES: Temporary power pole for construction —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2331 CARMEL DR Res Mep: convert the existing 50 gallons water heater tank to tankless' this inc… —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
250 LYTTON AV U&O: FIFTH THIRD BANK: Standard Use & Occupancy for entire building. —
2026-08-05 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
477 N CALIFORNIA AV 26BLD-00808: Revision to replace water service and sewer lateral. Add a property… —
2026-08-05 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3064 LOUIS RD Res: New landmark solaris composition shingles replacement (11SQ) in Georgetown … shingle replacement New 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 2,635+ 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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