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

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-14 Windows/Doors 4368 MILLER CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Revision to Permit #24BLD-03270: Interior changes - shown on A-0.2; A-0.10; A-1.…
2026-05-14 General Construction 1304 COLLEGE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel.
2026-05-14 Roofing 1304 COLLEGE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 128 sq replacement
2026-05-14 Solar 2175 BRYANT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES MEP: PV and ESS system battery solar
2026-05-14 Plumbing 3210 PORTER DR, PALO ALTO CA 94304 Com sewer replacement to city guidelines line work replacement
2026-05-14 Solar 2828 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 3.94 kW battery solar
2026-05-14 HVAC/Mech 3837 GROVE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 25bld-03625: Revising prior approved permit to revert to plan to place a strong …
2026-05-14 HVAC/Mech 891 ALTAIRE WLK, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 replacement furnace(s) or wall… furnace replacement
2026-05-14 HVAC/Mech 564 GEORGIA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 25BLD-02370: Delete wood siding and replace with typical stucco finish for the b… replacement
2026-05-14 Electrical 3024 PRICE CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES: Temporary Power
2026-05-14 Solar 78 MORTON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached resident… solar
2026-05-14 Signage 895 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 "BRIGHT GLOVE" NEW CORRUGATED METAL PANEL TRASH ENCLOSURE ~118sf INCLUDING GRADI… 118 roof sf metal New installation New roof
2026-05-14 HVAC/Mech 120 SEALE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 3 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation
2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech 2095 BOWDOIN ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… heat pump replacement
2026-05-13 Electrical 759 MAPLEWOOD PL, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Drywall work related to full house rewiring
2026-05-13 Roofing 1246 WILSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Deck dry rot repair. Replace deck sheathing with 3/4'' plywood sheathing. R… replacement
2026-05-13 Solar 575 LOS TRANCOS RD, PALO ALTO CA 94304 26BLD-00377: Revision to PV layout updated solar
2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech 2470 EMBARCADERO WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 25BLD-03484: Revision to a new room, IW Sample Room has been added and the equip…
2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech 1025 HARKER AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res MEP: Two ductless heat pump HVAC systems installation with subpanel replacem… heat pump replacement
2026-05-13 Electrical 880 NEWELL RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 customer would like to upgrade main electrical panel to 200 amp service and inst… 200A New installation
2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech 137 PARK AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation
2026-05-13 Roofing 323 MACLANE, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2100 sq replacement
2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech 2002 TASSO ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… furnace, heat pump replacement
2026-05-13 General Construction 324 UNIVERSITY AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 24BLD-02788:Adding a drop ceiling suspended over cooking area - requested by Cou…
2026-05-13 Electrical 180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE 1220, PALO ALTO CA 94304 COM: 'Simon' - Landlord work re-demise to remove existing tenant improvements to…
2026-05-13 Electrical 3375 HILLVIEW AV, PALO ALTO CA 94304 COM-Electrical-Installing two 120v outlets 120V
2026-05-13 Roofing 965 ADDISON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2000 sq replacement
2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech 791 COASTLAND DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation
2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech 849 MARSHALL DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 25BLD-01405: * Shift garage wall 6" to save kitchen bay window, the garage remai…
2026-05-13 Electrical 1040 MOFFETT CIR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES: Upgrade to a 100 amp single panel, overhead electrical service system 100A
2026-05-13 Electrical 3760 EL CENTRO ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Installation of temporary power pole
2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech 120 SEALE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… furnace, heat pump replacement
2026-05-12 Plumbing 1585 COLLEGE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: repair water line and sewer line in city right away line work
2026-05-12 Fire Protection 2822 KIPLING ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES: Drywall removal for installation of fire sprinkler and drywall/insulation r… replacement
2026-05-12 General Construction 4151 ABEL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel.
2026-05-12 Roofing 640 HOMER AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1200 sq replacement
2026-05-12 Pool/Spa 1950 TASSO ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res MEP: Install new 50amp GFCI disconnect box for swimming pool equipment 50A New installation
2026-05-12 Solar 891 COLORADO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached resident… solar
2026-05-12 General Construction 3524 LOUIS RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 25BLD-03856: Revision to rotate orientation 180 degrees
2026-05-12 HVAC/Mech 758 DE SOTO DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 25BLD-00365: Revision to change HVAC system to a mini-split.  This change also a… mini-split New installation
2026-05-12 Roofing 1135 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES: re-roofing, remove v25 sq of wood shake install 25 sq of presidential TL sh… shingle New installation
2026-05-12 Pool/Spa 475 HOMER AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 COM: TI to an accessory kitchen within a commercial space. Food preparation for …
2026-05-12 General Construction 3721 MIDDLEFIELD RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 26BLD-00906: to clearly label the existing powder room located in the garage tha…
2026-05-12 Plumbing 3960 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed) line work replacement
2026-05-12 HVAC/Mech 1501 PAGE MILL RD, PALO ALTO CA 94304 TESLA: TI ~ 1000sf PM25-0035. Renovate existing conference room. Install new all…
2026-05-12 HVAC/Mech 2095 BOWDOIN ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation
2026-05-12 Plumbing 868 RICHARDSON CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Multi-family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same location) gas water he… tankless replacement
2026-05-12 Solar 1144 FIFE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for an amendment to a residential SolarAPP+ permit at 1144 FIFE A…
2026-05-11 HVAC/Mech 1023 FOREST AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 25BLD-02629 - Remove and replace eight (8) terminal Italian Cypress trees. replacement
2026-05-11 HVAC/Mech 3781 NATHAN WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES: Build a detached ADU ~ 749 SF 2bed/2bath 749 roof sf
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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 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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Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
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.
Insurance agents
Palo Alto renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
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