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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Permit data through 2026-11-02

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2026-07-22 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
985 CHANNING AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2900 sq replacement —
2026-07-22 Plumbing
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
3788 REDWOOD CIR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. —
2026-07-22 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2740 KIPLING ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1900 sq replacement —
2026-07-22 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)
3167 STOCKTON PL, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-07-22 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
8 TULIP LN, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 4.2 kW battery solar —
2026-07-22 HVAC
Source type: Building Addressing
445 WILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Address request for attached ADU —
2026-07-22 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
317 W MEADOW DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 ADDRESS FOR ADU 25BLD-01666 —
2026-07-22 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
250 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Jodie TEST address —
2026-07-22 Electrical
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1252 BYRON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 25BLD-03974: Revision to include roof framing and detail changes. Updated T24, a… —
2026-07-22 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2846 KIPLING ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Convert detached garage to ADU —
2026-07-22 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4155 EL CAMINO WY, UNIT C, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Retrofit 2 windows & 3 patio doors —
2026-07-22 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2321 TASSO ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: kitchen addition of 160 SF —
2026-07-22 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
785 LA PARA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Replace 5 windows with nail fin vinyl windows replacement ×2 —
2026-07-22 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3186 DAVID AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res Mep: Solar roof mount 12.42kW, 27 modules. 2 Tesla inverters (one is an inte… 12.42 kW 27 panels battery solar —
2026-07-22 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
519 SEALE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES MEP: temporary power pole for new construction purposes. —
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 —
2026-07-22 Plumbing
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
411 PEPPER AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 26bld-01876: Revision to replace the upper sewer lateral (20 Ft), via trenchless… line work replacement —
2026-07-22 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3487 JANICE WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3100 sq replacement —
2026-07-22 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… —
2026-07-21 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4133 WILKIE WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Upgrade electrical service to 200-amps, same location. Add EV charger (48-a… EV charger New installation —
2026-07-21 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4003 SCRIPPS AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 C1-RES: Replace 5 retrofit windows and 3 retrofit patio doors —
2026-07-21 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Project - Building Permit
439 LINCOLN AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Build a pool with integrated spa. BLD (SHEREN) PLAN (STEVEN) UF, WGW —
2026-07-21 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
559 HILBAR LN, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES: Interior Remodel of 120 sf. master bathroom & hall bathroom. Same location … —
2026-07-21 Electrical
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
317 W MEADOW DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 25BLD-01666 Revision to the approved permit for relocation of the panel box. Rel… —
2026-07-21 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1568 MARIPOSA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Install EV charger (48-amps / level 2) exterior of the house at the drivewa… —
2026-07-21 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2911 LOUIS RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res Mep: Electrical Main Panel upgrade to 200amps 200A service panel —
2026-07-21 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3500 DEER CREEK RD, PALO ALTO CA 94304 TESLA: 25M 1060sf TI extension of the charging lab in Deer Creek. Room extension… —
2026-07-21 Interior Renovation
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
101 ALMA ST, UNIT 1304, PALO ALTO CA 94301 24BLD-02569 Revision reflects client-requested design modifications and coordina… —
2026-07-21 Plumbing
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
901 CALIFORNIA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94304 22BLD-03224: This submittal includes revisions to sanitary sewer lateral locatio… line work New installation —
2026-07-21 Addition
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
805 LOS TRANCOS RD, PALO ALTO CA 94304 26BLD-00668: Revision to add on to the ESS system (81kWh). 81 kWh battery battery —
2026-07-21 HVAC
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
975 PAGE MILL RD, PALO ALTO CA 94304 Fiber Reinforcement Polymer (FRP) Deferred Submittal. This submittal has been re… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-07-21 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
211 QUARRY RD, PALO ALTO CA 94304 Com: Replace backflow prevention assembly. BLD, FIRE, WGW, PW / _unknown / unkno… replacement —
2026-07-21 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3065 GREER RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Build storage shed at the back right of the property. Structure will not in… —
2026-07-21 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3284 MURRAY WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Remove and replace roof top unit. rooftop unit replacement —
2026-07-21 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3065 GREER RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Build storage shed at the back left of the property. Structure will not inc… —
2026-07-21 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
262 WALTER HAYS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res MEP: Installing dedicated circuit from main panel to microwave/hood in kitch… —
2026-07-21 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3314 KIPLING ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES: New main entry door and four windows replacement, add new window. Interior:… —
2026-07-21 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3991 SUTHERLAND DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES: Remodel to include: Remove the kitchen wall to have an open kitchen, conver… EV charger New installation —
2026-07-21 HVAC
Source type: Furnace: Replacement in same location, no A/C or heat pumps (detached single-family, duplex, and single condo/apartment unit)
951 EL CAJON WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 replacement furnace(s) or wall… furnace replacement —
2026-07-21 HVAC
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
625 MATADERO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… heat pump replacement —
2026-07-21 HVAC
Source type: Boiler: Replacement in same location with same number of BTUs or less (detached single-family and duplex only)
951 EL CAJON WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for boiler replacement in the same l… replacement —
2026-07-21 HVAC
Source type: Furnace: Replacement in same location, no A/C or heat pumps (detached single-family, duplex, and single condo/apartment unit)
966 BLAIR CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 0 replacement furnace(s) or wall… furnace replacement —
2026-07-21 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)
821 SOUTHAMPTON DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-07-21 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3671 LOUIS RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2500 sq replacement —
2026-07-20 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
251 LINCOLN AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res Reroof: remove E comp shingle on main house and replace with certainteed pre… 21 sq shingle, tpo replacement —
2026-07-20 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
614 FOREST AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res MEP: Install (1) Emporia Pro EV Charger. Install (1) 40 AMP breaker 40A EV charger New installation —
2026-07-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3160 PORTER DR, PALO ALTO CA 94304 Alexandria Real Estate Equities: Use & Occupancy only. BLD, PLAN, FIRE, HAZ —
2026-07-20 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
619 MAYBELL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 3.81 kW-AC… 3.81 kW solar —
2026-07-20 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
757 E CHARLESTON RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
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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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