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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2026-07-14 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
98 ERSTWILD CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Remodel the kitchen and three bathrooms, including replacement of the exist… —
2026-07-13 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4208 RICKEY'S WY, UNIT D, PALO ALTO CA 94306 MFR : Demolishing closet water heater and Installation of gas tankless water hea… tankless New installation —
2026-07-13 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
924 SYCAMORE DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Temporary power. —
2026-07-13 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
340 CHURCHILL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Building a two-story single-family residence with JADU, basement, heat pump… EV charger —
2026-07-13 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
340 CHURCHILL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Demo pool house (519 sf) PLAN (WAYNE) UF —
2026-07-13 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
340 CHURCHILL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Deconstruct single family residence (2766 sf) PLAN (WAYNE) ELEC, WGW, UF, Z… —
2026-07-13 HVAC
Source type: Furnace: Replacement in same location, no A/C or heat pumps (detached single-family, duplex, and single condo/apartment unit)
637 CHANNING AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Furnace: Replacement in same location, no A/C or heat pumps (detached single-fam… AC, furnace replacement —
2026-07-13 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
1826 WAVERLEY ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 CODE ENFORCEMENT (26PCE-00979) Instant permit for a residential single-family ki… —
2026-07-13 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
340 CHURCHILL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Demo shed. PLAN (WAYNE) UF —
2026-07-13 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2595 E BAYSHORE RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Owner improvement 2 package units - 2C & 2F. Replace the gas package units with … replacement —
2026-07-13 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
340 CHURCHILL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Temporary power. —
2026-07-13 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1001 FOREST AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res Mep: Res replace about 95ft of existing sewer line from the house connection… line work replacement —
2026-07-13 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
340 CHURCHILL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Demo pool (830 sf) PLAN (WAYNE) UF —
2026-07-13 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3939 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Gavin Piemsomboon:Tenant improvement of an existing retail tenant space for an a… replacement —
2026-07-13 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)
2331 CARMEL DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 2 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-07-13 HVAC
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
490 CALIFORNIA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Owner-Improvements. Additional scope for turnkey spec spaces: Please see narrati… —
2026-07-13 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
855 EL CAMINO REAL, STE 77, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Peet's Coffee: Replace roof top unit. BLD, PLAN, FIRE, HAZ / _A-2? / VB rooftop unit replacement —
2026-07-13 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
33 ENCINA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 LifeMoves Opportunity Center: Water damage repair to Unit 409, front desk lobby … replacement —
2026-07-13 Electrical
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
716 ENCINA GRANDE DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 26BLD-00627: Remove subpanel installation from scope of work. —
2026-07-13 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
764 GAILEN CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res MEP: Upgrade 100A MSP to 200A in the existing location 100A —
2026-07-13 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
716 GAILEN AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 35 sq replacement —
2026-07-13 HVAC
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
757 E CHARLESTON RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… heat pump replacement —
2026-07-13 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3832 NATHAN WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2700 sq replacement —
2026-07-13 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)
771 HOLLY OAK DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… tankless replacement —
2026-07-13 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
534 RAMONA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RAMONA POST LP: Owner-improvement 45sf includes interior demo and replace interi… —
2026-07-13 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
718 RAMONA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Multi-Family MEP: Installing a Multi-Zone Zone Ductless Mini Split System Instal… —
2026-07-13 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4021 VILLA VISTA, PALO ALTO CA 94306 MF MEP: Replace A/C condenser with heat pump condenser in the backyard (same loc… AC, furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-07-12 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
2031 PARK BL, 2031 Park, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-07-12 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)
2073 PRINCETON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-07-10 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2837 WAVERLEY ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2600 sq replacement —
2026-07-10 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1932 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res Mep: Replacement of existing gas furnace in attic with electric air handler … furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-07-10 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
630 HANSEN WY, PALO ALTO CA 94304 Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies: Tenant Improvement (TI) for approximat… —
2026-07-10 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
660 HANSEN WY, PALO ALTO CA 94304 Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies: Tenant Improvement (TI) and Use of Occ… 400A New installation —
2026-07-10 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
411 PEPPER AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res Mep: Install a new 2 way building clean out. —
2026-07-10 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
483 FOREST AV, UNIT E, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Multi-Family:Like for like kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel like for like and p… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-07-10 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
777 SAN ANTONIO RD, UNIT 98, PALO ALTO CA 94303 MFR REPLACE 2 WINDOWS AND 2 PATIO DOORS WITH TAN VINYL RETRO-FIT INSTALL WINDOWS… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-07-10 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)
876 LA PARA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 2 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-07-10 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2825 ALMA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 67 sq replacement —
2026-07-10 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)
1716 FULTON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-07-10 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
764 GAILEN CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3100 sq replacement ×2 —
2026-07-10 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)
1827 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-07-10 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
855 EL CAMINO REAL, STE 125, PALO ALTO CA 94301 T&C CardVault : Proposed Tenant Improvements for CardVault a retail space specia… —
2026-07-10 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… —
2026-07-09 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3119 GREER RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res MEP: Electrification. Replacement of the heat pump water heater from the clo… heat pump replacement —
2026-07-09 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3153 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: Electrification. Heat pump water heater installation with relocation (e… 50A New installation —
2026-07-09 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3410 HILLVIEW AV, PALO ALTO CA 94304 THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF A FULL ROOF REPLACEMENT. THE EXISTING FOAM ROOFING SYSTE… tpo replacement —
2026-07-09 Windows & Doors
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1552 COWPER ST, UNIT A, PALO ALTO CA 94301 23BLD-03181: Revision to change window & door styles. —
2026-07-09 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
785 LA PARA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 5 window(s) and 0 sl… —
2026-07-09 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)
1781 PARK BL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
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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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