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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2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
672 GEORGIA AV RES Sewer re pipe with risers, trenchless replacement, water main replacement. —
2026-08-05 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 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: 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 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
825 NEWELL RD Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3100 sq 3,100 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-05 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)
3204 RAMONA ST Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
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
920 LOMA VERDE AV RES: Temporary power pole for construction —
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 —
2026-08-04 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4157 EL CAMINO WY, UNIT H Res: Replace 1 retrofit fibrex window & 2 nail fin fibrex patio doors —
2026-08-04 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
315 HOMER AV, UNIT 107 Res: Window replacement from fixed window to operable window —
2026-08-04 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
521 GEORGIA AV RES: Addition/remodel: This project includes an addition of 221 sf and a remodel… —
2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1119 FIFE AV Res Main panel upgrade from 100A to 200A on the same location service panel Panel service —
2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
353 EVERETT AV Multi-Fam Unit 353: Remodel kitchen and bath. Modify floor layout at hallway sto… —
2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
353 UNIVERSITY AV Masonic Temple Assn: Install non-illuminated wall mounted sign at building corne… —
2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
766 BRYANT ST Res: Install EV charger (50-amp / level 2) at shared garage area. Add sub panel … —
2026-08-04 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3116 MIDDLEFIELD RD Res: Interior remodel consisting of the relocation and renovation of the kitchen… —
2026-08-04 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1841 PAGE MILL RD, SUITE 250 COM: Interior non-structural demo. Select demo of existing doors, frames, drywal… —
2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
766 BRYANT ST MEP: Take out old 100 amp FPE electrical sub panel in hallway and install new su… 100A New installation —
2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
698 MATADERO AV Res: Like for like, cancel hallway's closet electrical:3 LED recess lights, a fa… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
669 ASHTON AV Res MEP: Upgrade main panel from 100amp to 200 amp —
2026-08-04 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
345 FOREST AV, APT 402 MF: Like for like replacement roughly 2-3 sheets of drywall on a ceiling of a cl… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-04 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
260 SHERIDAN AV VERIZON Section 6409 Eligible Facility Request: Remove (4) (E) antennas. (8) (E)… —
2026-08-04 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
924 SYCAMORE DR 25BLD-02491: Revision to include raise the ceiling height at the foyer/living ro… —
2026-08-04 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
440 CESANO CT 26BLD-00770: Revision to clip location only. Detail 4-S4 install DTT1Z from bott… —
2026-08-04 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
505 E CHARLESTON RD 24BLD-02077:Per discussion with the project plan reviewer, Garrett Sauls (24PLN-… —
2026-08-04 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1475 WEBSTER ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2400 sq 2,400 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-04 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)
3259 STOCKTON PL Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-08-04 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)
4257 BRIARWOOD WY Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… residential —
2026-08-04 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
966 BLAIR CT Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2559 sq 2,559 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-04 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2441 COWPER ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1400 sq 1,400 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-04 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
720 ROSEWOOD DR Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 6.11 kW battery solar Battery storage —
2026-08-04 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
625 EL CAMINO REAL 24BLD-00380: REVISION UPDATES TO PROJECT AREA ACROSS THE DRAWING SET TO REFLECT … —
2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
646 TOWLE PL Res: New prefabricated hot tub on concrete slab —
2026-08-04 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
942 RAMONA ST 26BLD-00047: Change basement steel beam to have on one steel post instead of two… New construction —
2026-08-04 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
737 ENSIGN WY Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-08-04 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
4205 SUZANNE DR Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-fami… replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
774 BRYANT ST Res: Install EV charger (50-amp / level 2) at shared garage area. Add sub panel … —
2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
764 BRYANT ST Res: Install EV charger (50-amp / level 2) at shared garage area. Add sub panel … —
2026-08-04 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
7 PHILLIPS RD ADU ADDRESS 26BLD-01833 C1-4LF/SC-Res-New 799 square foot Detached Accessory Dwe… 799 sf residential —
2026-08-04 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
420 HETTINGER LN RES: EV Charger Installation at wall by garage. —
2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
165 FOREST AV, UNIT 2C MF MEP: Replacing Existing AC and FAU to Ductless HVAC with 3 minisplits —
2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
844 ILIMA CT Res MEP: Replace and install new 4" sewer lateral from building foundation up to… —
2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
332 COWPER ST Multi-Fam: Remove and replace rooftop unit. —
2026-08-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
420 COWPER ST Com MEP: Heat Pump installation —
2026-08-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
728 SEMINOLE WY RES Main panel upgrade from 100A to 200A on the same location 200A service panel Panel service —
2026-08-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3410 HILLVIEW AV COM: Remove and replace existing concrete walks and five stair assemblies acrros… —
2026-08-03 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3895 PAGE MILL RD Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 28 sq replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-03 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
731 LOMA VERDE AV, UNIT E Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 78 sq replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-03 General Construction
Source type: Water line: Re-pipe water system (interior only, no sewer lines, detached single-family and duplex only)
3519 LAGUNA CT Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for interior domestic water piping s… residential —
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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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