Palo Alto Building Permits & Property Data

1,831 indexed permits · Palo Alto, California.

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Newest permit 2026-09-13

PermitGrab tracks 1,831 building permits in Palo Alto, CA as of 2026-09-13.

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Permit data through 2026-09-13

1,831 permits sorted by date

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2026-05-21 Roofing 530 LYTTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 COM: 'Nexus': Use & Occupancy and tenant improvement at the 2nd floor to include…
2026-05-21 HVAC/Mech 1595 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential interior remodel ~ 800 sF consisting of a kitchen remodel including … 800 roof sf tile New installation New roof
2026-05-21 Roofing 3400 HILLVIEW AV, PALO ALTO CA 94304 COM: Addition of channel strut frame that hangs from the soffit of the level 2 d…
2026-05-21 Plumbing 1926 CHANNING AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… tankless replacement
2026-05-21 HVAC/Mech 719 CHRISTINE DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 2 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation
2026-05-21 General Construction 627 TENNYSON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Like-for-like interior remodel of the existing powder room and master bathr… like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2026-05-21 Windows/Doors 765 MORENO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 21 window(s) and 0 s…
2026-05-21 Plumbing 267 WALTER HAYS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES: trenchless sewer replacement from building to property line line work replacement
2026-05-21 Roofing 470 SAN ANTONIO RD, PALO ALTO CA 94306 GHJDS: Remove and replace twelve existing gas/electric rooftop package units wit… replacement
2026-05-21 Windows/Doors 74 ERSTWILD CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Bathroom remodel. Replaced (E) window with (N) window at the same location,…
2026-05-21 Solar 2060 BIRCH ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 DING Install a 4.5 DC kW roof-mounted photovoltaic system New installation New roof
2026-05-21 Solar 3815 GROVE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res Installation of 13.5kWh Battery Storage System 13.5 kWh battery battery
2026-05-21 Windows/Doors 2399 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES: Interior residential remodel of approximately 430 SF including kitchen remo… 430 roof sf New installation New roof
2026-05-21 Windows/Doors 2020 CHANNING AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 5 window(s) and 2 sl…
2026-05-21 Electrical 3798 NATHAN WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res : Installation of one Level 2 EV charging station with associated electrical… EV charger New installation
2026-05-21 Windows/Doors 3760 EL CENTRO ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 25BLD-03211: Revision to replace the existing doors and windows of the Living / …
2026-05-20 HVAC/Mech 281 CREEKSIDE DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… heat pump replacement
2026-05-20 Structural 3943 BIBBITS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 25BLD-00703: Voluntary foundation underpinning using 9 push piers. ×2
2026-05-20 Plumbing 830 CHIMALUS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 25BLD-02633: Revised architectural sheets and T24 to show the new tankless water… tankless New installation
2026-05-20 Solar 430 PALM ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES MEP:Install 3.52kw 8 module roof mount photovoltaic system with Powerwall 3 … 3.52 kW 8 panels battery solar
2026-05-20 Plumbing 3657 RAMONA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES MEP: Replace approximately 45 linear feet of existing building sewer between… line work replacement
2026-05-20 General Construction 3705 STARR KING CIR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel.
2026-05-20 HVAC/Mech 3391 GREER RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and … heat pump
2026-05-20 Electrical 3500 DEER CREEK RD, PALO ALTO CA 94304 TESLA C1- Tesla ID: DC25-0037-26M Lube Lab Expansion Electrical: Provision of (N…
2026-05-20 Solar 174 MONROE DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES MEP: 4.40kW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Installation 4.4 kW solar
2026-05-20 HVAC/Mech 4173 EL CAMINO REAL, UNIT 6, PALO ALTO CA 94306 MF MEP: Heat pump HVAC replacement in the same place (existing gas furnace and A… AC, furnace, heat pump replacement
2026-05-19 Roofing 1845 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2700 sq replacement
2026-05-19 Roofing 4074 BEN LOMOND DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Apply polyurethane foam roof overlay. No tear off tear off replacement
2026-05-19 Signage 261 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Com: Install (1) illuminated wall sign for "Fireclay Tile" (26PLN-00094).
2026-05-19 Roofing 704 MAPLEWOOD AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 23BLD-00600: The roofing/ceiling in the living room is proposed to be raised and…
2026-05-19 Roofing 3350 THOMAS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 20 sq replacement
2026-05-19 Structural 766 BRYANT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a…
2026-05-19 Roofing 555 KINGSLEY AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2800 sq replacement
2026-05-19 Structural 1017 Bryant ST, 1021, United States Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a…
2026-05-19 HVAC/Mech 421 KIPLING ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 **BLDG,PLN***Res: conversion of 2nd floor closet into a new full bathroom. 74 sf… New installation HVAC installation
2026-05-19 HVAC/Mech 463 ADDISON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… furnace, heat pump replacement
2026-05-19 HVAC/Mech 226 ELY PL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation
2026-05-19 Plumbing 889 EMBARCADERO RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for interior domestic water piping s… line work repipe
2026-05-19 Electrical 986 EL CAJON WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 TEMP POWER
2026-05-19 HVAC/Mech 206 EVERETT AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation
2026-05-19 HVAC/Mech 1560 CASTILLEJA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation
2026-05-19 Roofing 2579 GREER RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 25bld-01096: Revision to change Roof material has been revised from metal roof t… shingle, metal
2026-05-18 Solar 723 FLORALES DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: EV charger installation
2026-05-18 Signage 683 GEORGIA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES: Interior Remodel to include removal of two chimneys, remodel bathroom and r…
2026-05-18 General Construction 885 EMBARCADERO RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 25bld-03664: Revision to GB this was not included in the approved set
2026-05-18 General Construction 3600 MIDDLEFIELD RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 deferred Trash Enclosure structure shop drawings for Fire Station 4
2026-05-18 General Construction 856 ILIMA CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES EV level 2 charger installation
2026-05-18 HVAC/Mech 206 EVERETT AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… furnace, heat pump replacement
2026-05-18 HVAC/Mech 401 WEBSTER ST, APT 507, PALO ALTO CA 94301 COM R/R HVAC fan coil system in apt# 507
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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 1831+ Palo Alto building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-14 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.

How to use Palo Alto permit data

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Who appears in Palo Alto permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 1,831 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 2026-09-13. Newest permit date: 2026-09-14. 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 1,831 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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PermitGrab currently tracks 1831 building permits in Palo Alto, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

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Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Palo Alto provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
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