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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2026-07-16 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
250 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 This is a test record. Please ignore. —
2026-07-16 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1729 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res : Deconstruct accessory structure —
2026-07-16 HVAC
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
505 E CHARLESTON RD, PALO ALTO CA 94306 25BLD-00147 reflecting field clarifications and adjustments to architectural, st… —
2026-07-16 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4290 MANUELA WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES Install new electric induction stovetop and oven in Kitchen. Install new out… —
2026-07-16 General Construction
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
250 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 TEST PLEASE IGNORE —
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 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 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2781 ROSS RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res MEP: Replace main line and install clean out replacement —
2026-07-15 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)
891 MOANA CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-07-15 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 Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-07-15 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2596 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Deconstruct front residence 1336sf in preparation for new construction. Plans in… —
2026-07-15 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
— ADU under 26BLD-00777 —
2026-07-15 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
637 CHANNING AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Adding a gas fireplace insert —
2026-07-15 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
542 EVERETT AV, UNIT A, PALO ALTO CA 94301 MF MEP: Install heat pump condenser AC, heat pump New installation —
2026-07-15 HVAC
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
2501 EMBARCADERO WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 24BLD-01567: Deferred submittal: Local AWPS Membrane Filtration System Anchorage… —
2026-07-15 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
325 ALMA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res Mep: Upsize (2) existing electrical services from 240V 60A/2P to 240V 125A/2… 60A —
2026-07-15 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3700 CARLSON CIR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Sewer upper lateral line replacement under concrete – Trenchless Method and… line work replacement —
2026-07-15 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2596 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Temp power —
2026-07-15 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2596 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 New detached ADU. See plans under new two-story home with attached garage 26BLD-… 2-story New installation New construction —
2026-07-15 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4119 PARK BL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: Main panel upgrade from 100A to 200A on the same location service panel —
2026-07-15 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2596 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 New two-story home with attached garage. Includes plans for new detached ADU und… 2-story New installation New construction —
2026-07-15 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
530 LYTTON AV, SUITE 200, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Com: Interior non-structural demo only (17,386 sf) —
2026-07-15 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2596 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Demolish detached garage in preparation new home and detached ADU. Plans include… New construction —
2026-07-15 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2598 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Deconstruct rear residence 1441sf in preparation for new construction. See plans… —
2026-07-15 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
757 E CHARLESTON RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Upgrade electrical service to 200-amps, same location. —
2026-07-15 Plumbing
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)
767 TALISMAN CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Water Heater (gas): One gas water heater, not tankless, same number of BTUs or l… tankless —
2026-07-15 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
— ADU under 26BLD-00783 —
2026-07-15 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
451 ALGER DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Temporary power. —
2026-07-14 Interior Renovation
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3358 KIPLING ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 24bld-01773: Revision to add gas meter for the gas stove in the main house kitch… —
2026-07-14 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3241 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: 100 - 200 Amp Main panel upgrade overhead located on the exterior backside … 200A service panel —
2026-07-14 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
590 MARION AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Re-roof (26 sqs) to remove shake roof and install comp shingle system at th… shingle replacement —
2026-07-14 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
590 MARION AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Re-roof (4 sqs) to remove shake roof and install comp shingle system at the… shingle replacement —
2026-07-14 New Construction
Source type: Project - Master Plan
250 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 ADU Master permit for state approved detached (463 sf) 1-bedroom accessory dwell… 463 sf residential —
2026-07-14 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
751 LOMA VERDE AV, UNIT B, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Multi-Fam Unit B: Install heat pump. heat pump New installation —
2026-07-14 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1610 DANA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Update electrical and lighting in the kitchen. —
2026-07-14 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3029 COUNTRY CLUB CT, PALO ALTO CA 94304 Res: Remove and replace furnace, ducting, and coil. furnace replacement —
2026-07-14 HVAC
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
4345 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 25BLD-00879: Revision to the 4335/4345 El Camino site improvement plans to add 5… replacement —
2026-07-14 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
770 MORENO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-07-14 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3634 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 2 window(s) and 0 sl… —
2026-07-14 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 Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-07-14 HVAC
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
728 CHRISTINE DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… heat pump replacement —
2026-07-14 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
611 WELLSBURY WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3100 sq replacement —
2026-07-14 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1492 WEBSTER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 400 sq replacement —
2026-07-14 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)
966 Blair Ct BLK-CT, United States Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-07-14 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1040 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 13 window(s) and 3 s… —
2026-07-14 Plumbing
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)
2200 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… tankless replacement —
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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.

How to look up Palo Alto building permits

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