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
2026-08-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
141 PRIMROSE WY RES Service upgrade to 200 amps in same location 200A service panel Panel service —
2026-08-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3560 BRYANT ST Res MEP: Split heat pump (with air handler) replacement in attic and in backyard —
2026-08-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1501 PAGE MILL RD TESLA: EQUIPMENT INSTALL ~215SF FOR TEST LAB. PM25-0023 / 5L Materials Summary: … 215 sf —
2026-08-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
150 CHURCHILL AV Residential minor remodel ~ 800sf including: remodel of kitchen (120 SF); remode… 800 sf residential —
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)
1860 GUINDA 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 —
2026-08-03 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 —
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: Boiler: Replacement in same location with same number of BTUs or less (detached single-family and duplex only)
3780 REDWOOD CIR Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for boiler replacement in the same l… residential —
2026-08-03 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
250 FERNANDO AV Res: Deconstruction of house 240 Fernando Ave —
2026-08-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
767 TALISMAN CT Res: Underfloor drain/waste line replacement for the first floor only —
2026-08-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1105 HARKER AV Res: Residential Pool & Spa Resurface: Remove & replace existing surface, remove… —
2026-08-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
250 FERNANDO AV Temp power —
2026-08-03 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3549 MIDDLEFIELD RD COM: Foundation repair using 27 push piers and 16 IntelliJacks. —
2026-08-03 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
250 FERNANDO AV Res: Deconstruction of house 260 Fernando Ave —
2026-08-03 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3760 EL CENTRO ST 25bld-03211: Revision to existing beam in the dining room , add additional suppo… —
2026-08-03 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3427 HILLVIEW AV 26BLD-00539: Revision to include level 1 in the interior non-structural demo onl… —
2026-08-03 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
379 LYTTON AV 25BLD-03891: Revision to include encasement construction details deferred submit… —
2026-08-03 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
250 FERNANDO AV Res: Deconstruction of house 250 Fernando Ave —
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 New Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
250 FERNANDO AV Res: 2582.3 SF New construction, Single family residence 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, … 4 beds 2-car garage residential —
2026-07-31 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
995 MATADERO AV Res: Install a standby generator at the backyard. —
2026-07-31 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3775 EL CENTRO ST Res MEP: 100A subpanel replacement in same location 100A replacement —
2026-07-31 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
606 CHIMALUS DR Res MEP: Dedicated electrical line installation for range (50A) 50A New installation —
2026-07-31 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
402 PEPPER AV, UNIT Multi-Fam: Install heat pump at patio. BLD, PLAN —
2026-07-31 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1185 LINCOLN AV Res: Remodel of kitchen, family room, bedroom and bathrooms (768sf). Garage to A… —
2026-07-31 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3559 SOUTH CT 26BLD-00228: revisions to remove the closet at the entrance. Redo the conduit of… —
2026-07-31 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… 2400 sq replacement —
2026-07-31 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
851 LYTTON AV Res MEP: Upgrade 100A to 200A in same location 100A —
2026-07-31 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2672 MARSHALL DR Res MEP: Replace upper sewer lateral via open trench approx 20ft. Install new tw… —
2026-07-31 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
4159 EL CAMINO WY, UNIT H Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-07-30 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
817 GAILEN AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 20 sq replacement —
2026-07-30 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
1390 HARKER AV Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-07-30 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
795 COASTLAND DR Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2100 sq replacement —
2026-07-30 Plumbing
Source type: Backflow: Domestic water backflow device (all uses allowed)
600 SAND HILL RD Multi-family: Instant permit for a domestic water backflow device only. —
2026-07-30 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)
1575 EDGEWOOD DR Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-07-30 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)
3720 ORTEGA CT Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… residential —
2026-07-30 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
855 EL CAMINO REAL, STE 125 26BLD-01873: Deferred Submittal for For steel door & frame. —
2026-07-30 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
4259 PARK BL Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 25 sq replacement —
2026-07-30 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
0 void CT 26BLD-01479: Revision to upsize the water meter. —
2026-07-30 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
900 N CALIFORNIA AV 21BLD-01530 - DELTA 5 ONLY RELOCATE THE SUBPANEL TO INTERIOR —
2026-07-30 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 replacement —
2026-07-30 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)
2351 EMERSON ST Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-07-30 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
3176 SOUTH CT Address Request for detached ADU. —
2026-07-30 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
630 BARRON AV Res: Remove and replace siding and trim at various locations. —
2026-07-30 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
564 GEORGIA AV RES MEP: Installation of Solar PV System consisting of: 22 modules, roof mounted… 10.12 kW 22 panels solar —
2026-07-30 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)
606 CHIMALUS DR Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-07-30 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4062 CAMPANA DR RES: Construction of an attached ADU, electrical service upgrade to 320 Amps and… residential —
2026-07-30 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
749 GARLAND DR Res MEP: Repair sewer line in garage to property cleanout —
2026-07-30 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
717 DE SOTO DR Res MEP: Trenchless sewer line replacement from inside foundation next to bedroo… —
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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.

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