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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Permit data through 2026-11-02

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2026-07-20 Structural
Source type: Project - Building Permit
260 SHERIDAN AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Com: Interior non-structural demo only of basement, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floor… —
2026-07-20 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3161 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential remodel of approximately 1,000 sq. ft., including relocation of the … —
2026-07-20 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4211 RICKEY'S WY, UNIT J, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res Replace tankless water heater in attic like for like, same location tankless replacement —
2026-07-20 HVAC
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
422 CAROLINA LN, PALO ALTO CA 94306 25BLD-02426: Revision to revise the utility service line , service lateral, and … —
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 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: 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 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 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
251 LINCOLN AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 **review under permit 26bld-01971***Res Reroof: remove E comp shingle on detache… 5 sq shingle replacement —
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. —
2026-07-20 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
557 MAYBELL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3578 sq replacement —
2026-07-20 HVAC
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3085 ALEXIS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94304 25BLD-02798: Revision to include utility service deferred submittal. BLD (HEINZ)… —
2026-07-20 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2811 ALMA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 67 sq replacement —
2026-07-20 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4216 MANUELA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Residential bathroom remodel ~40sf and add window in downstairs bathroom. —
2026-07-20 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1321 BYRON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 14 window(s) and 0 s… —
2026-07-20 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3248 CLIFTON CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES: Main Panel Upgrade. 100A to 200A Service Upgrade 100A service panel —
2026-07-20 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
20 KENT PL, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Electrical service upgrade to 400-amps. service panel —
2026-07-18 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)
1215 HARRIET ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-07-17 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… —
2026-07-17 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)
604 TOWLE WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-07-17 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)
3284 MURRAY WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-07-17 Plumbing
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
143 CHURCHILL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. —
2026-07-17 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, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2500 sq replacement —
2026-07-17 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Project - Building Permit
175 HEATHER LN, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Install EV charger (48-amp / level 2) exterior of the garage. —
2026-07-17 Signage
Source type: Project - Building Permit
180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE BB1155, PALO ALTO CA 94304 Com: 'Jones Road' - Install (1) illuminated canopy sign, (1) non-illuminated bla… —
2026-07-17 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4126 WISTERIA LN, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: Partial Sewer Lateral Replacement/ Spot Repair line work replacement —
2026-07-17 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4069 WILKIE WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: Replace house water line from meter to house on private property line work replacement —
2026-07-17 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
250 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 TEST PLEASE IGNORE ×3 —
2026-07-17 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1144 GREENWOOD AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES: remove solar PV system on garage roof and replace with new solar PV system … 4.14 kW solar —
2026-07-17 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3201 E BAYSHORE RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 City of Palo Alto: Install mobile EV charging stations (48-amp / level 2) at the… EV charger New installation —
2026-07-17 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4055 LAGUNA WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: Gas water heater replacement to heat pump water heater. Main service pa… heat pump replacement —
2026-07-17 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3921 LOUIS RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES MEP: Temporary Power Application —
2026-07-17 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
444 SAN ANTONIO RD, UNIT 10A, PALO ALTO CA 94306 MF MEP: AC (3 ton 14.3 seer) change out at same location, outdoor ground. 3 tons 14.3 SEER AC replacement —
2026-07-17 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2385 SANTA ANA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES MEP: Install powerwalls 27kwh ( 2 ESS ). Main panel upgrade to 200 amps, in … 200A service panel, battery New installation —
2026-07-17 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3180 MACKALL WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: Main Panel Upgrade from 100A to 200A with relocation and repalcement of… service panel —
2026-07-17 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)
3560 BRYANT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-07-16 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1729 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Detached Adu 746 SF —
2026-07-16 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1729 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: New SFR 3,553 SF 3,553 sf residential —
2026-07-16 General Construction
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
250 SHERMAN AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 19000-03295: Revision to include final smoke control report. —
2026-07-16 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2781 ROSS RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res MEP: Replace main line and install clean out replacement —
2026-07-16 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
1729 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 1729 Emerson St Unit A —
2026-07-16 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
186 EVERETT AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 26BLD-00917: Revision to install siding at the right side (west wall) of the det… —
2026-07-16 HVAC
Source type: Building Addressing
4023 ORME ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 DETACHED ADU ADDRESS —
2026-07-16 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3925 NELSON DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Apply polyurethane foam roof white top coat —
2026-07-16 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1121 LINCOLN AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Install electrical service to detached shed —
2026-07-16 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1729 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res : demo swimming pool —
2026-07-16 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3045 PARK BL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Mind Robotics, LLC: UO only. For R&D —
2026-07-16 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1729 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res : Deconstruct house —
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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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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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