Palo Alto Building Permits & Property Data

2,635 indexed permits · Palo Alto, California.

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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
2026-07-28 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
4345 EL CAMINO REAL 25BLD-02017: Deferred submittal of the solar panel plans to add them on all the … solar —
2026-07-28 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
4345 EL CAMINO REAL 25BLD-02018: Deferred submittal of the solar panel plans to add them on all the … solar —
2026-07-28 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
1300 HAMILTON AV Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-07-28 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1390 HARKER AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1805 sq replacement —
2026-07-27 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
1300 HAMILTON AV Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-07-27 General Construction
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
397 FERNANDO AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. residential —
2026-07-27 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
120 WAVERLEY ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 450 sq replacement —
2026-07-27 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2110 BARBARA DR Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2700 sq replacement —
2026-07-27 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
418 FERNANDO AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 6.513 kW battery solar —
2026-07-27 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
804 LINCOLN AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 800 sq replacement —
2026-07-27 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
268 MARGARITA AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1800 sq replacement —
2026-07-27 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)
190 EVERETT AV Multi-family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same location) gas water he… —
2026-07-27 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
337 CALCATERRA PL Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 2 window(s) and 0 sl… —
2026-07-27 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
138 BYRON ST, United States Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-07-27 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3980 EL CERRITO RD 23BLD-00693: Revision to include relocate gas meter. Change water heater to tank… —
2026-07-27 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
33 ENCINA AV LifeMoves Opportunity Center: Water damage repair: Units #421, #322, 2nd floor c… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-07-27 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
973 ROBLE RIDGE Res: Install EV charger (40-amp / level 2) interior of the garage. BLD, FIRE, EL… —
2026-07-27 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3898 MAGNOLIA DR, APT 12 Multi-Fam Unit 12: Remove and replace windows and patio door. Like for like colo… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-07-27 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)
190 EVERETT AV Water Heater (gas): One gas water heater, not tankless, same number of BTUs or l… commercial —
2026-07-27 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
881 LYTTON AV RES Sewer replacement via trench approximately 20 feet of the sewer pipe from th… —
2026-07-27 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
4127 OLD ADOBE RD 26BLD-01029: Revise roof structure. Remove exterior patio cover. Remove one fire… —
2026-07-27 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
262 WALTER HAYS DR 26BLD-01990: Install 10 LED lights - 4 in dining room, 2 in play room and 4 in o… —
2026-07-27 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
535 TENNYSON AV Address request 535 TENNYSON AV PALO ALTO CA 94301 (main) 535 TENNYSON AV PALO A… —
2026-07-25 HVAC
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, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-07-24 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… —
2026-07-24 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1462 KINGS LN Res: Remove furnace in the attic and install Air Handler (same location). Remove… 50A New installation —
2026-07-24 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1345 COWPER ST Res reroof detached garage. tear off existing wood shingles roofing materials, i… shingle tear off replacement —
2026-07-24 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
899 E CHARLESTON RD, APT G306 25BLD-02654: Revision to include 2nd floor licensing letter deferred submittal. … —
2026-07-24 General Construction
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
3788 REDWOOD CIR Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. residential —
2026-07-24 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3000 HANOVER ST 26BLD-01074: Revise bathroom layout —
2026-07-24 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
970 PALO ALTO AV Install one new dedicated 30A, 208/230V (240V nominal) branch circuit for a new … 30A service panel New installation —
2026-07-24 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)
3364 EMERSON ST Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-07-24 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1336 PARKINSON AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 7 window(s) and 4 sl… —
2026-07-24 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)
1925 BYRON ST Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-07-24 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
459 HOMER AV, UNIT 7 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-07-24 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3378 VERNON TER Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 27 sq replacement —
2026-07-23 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2395 GREER RD Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 21 sq replacement —
2026-07-23 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
1454 HAMILTON AV Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-07-23 General Construction
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
261 WALTER HAYS DR Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. residential —
2026-07-23 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)
804 LINCOLN AV Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-07-23 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3378 VERNON TER, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 27 sq replacement —
2026-07-23 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2311 COLUMBIA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: Replacement of like for like - same location package unit replacement —
2026-07-23 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
943 EL CAJON WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res MEP: Install 2 heat pumps New installation HVAC installation —
2026-07-23 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
855 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Replacement of roof finish at the existing accessory structure replacement —
2026-07-23 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
334 LINCOLN AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Remove and dispose of existing roof. Install CeDUR roof system and new bond… New installation New roof —
2026-07-23 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
855 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Remodel and addition of 211 SF to the main residence with JADU —
2026-07-23 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2490 WAVERLEY ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 0 window(s) and 1 sl… —
2026-07-23 General Construction
Source type: Building/Use and Occupancy/Use and Occupancy/UNO
250 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 TEST - U&O —
2026-07-23 Plumbing
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
261 WALTER HAYS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. —
2026-07-22 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
401 WEBSTER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 REMOVAL OF EXISTING GENERATOR AND INSTALL NEW EQUAL REPLACEMENT OF NEW GENERATOR… replacement —
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Construction Activity in Palo Alto

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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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PermitGrab indexes 2,635 building permits in Palo Alto. New records appear as they are available from the source.

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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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