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

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2026-05-11 Electrical — 145 HEMLOCK CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Multi-Fam: Install EV charger (48-amps / level 2) exterior of the garage. BLD, F… —
2026-05-11 Roofing — 2599 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 5.5 sq replacement —
2026-05-11 Roofing — 340 LOWELL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 400 sq replacement ×3 —
2026-05-11 Plumbing — 1137 SAN ANTONIO RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Google: Remodel breakroom area and add phone booths. Updates to electrical and p… —
2026-05-11 HVAC/Mech — 991 BLAIR CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-05-11 Structural — — Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-05-11 Roofing — 1500 WEBSTER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 300 sq replacement ×2 —
2026-05-11 Roofing — 454 FOREST AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Palo Alto Orthodontics: Remove and replace roof top units. BLD, PLAN, FIRE, HAZ … replacement —
2026-05-11 Plumbing — 87 CRESCENT DR, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res MEP Replace sewer line Length: 70 Feet Pipe size: 4" Method: Via Trenchless line work replacement —
2026-05-11 HVAC/Mech — 791 COASTLAND DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-05-11 Plumbing — 3410 HILLVIEW AV, PALO ALTO CA 94304 Comm: Replace backflow prevention assembly. BLD, FIRE, WGW, PLAN (no per Garrett… replacement —
2026-05-11 Electrical — 234 FULTON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res MEP: Upgrade existing 100 amp panel to 200 amps and add a sub panel 100A New installation —
2026-05-11 HVAC/Mech — 220 FOREST AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Comm: Replace approx 800sf of PVC with new Mulehide 60mil PVC. Install approx 34… replacement —
2026-05-11 HVAC/Mech — 3730 ORTEGA CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Convert detached garage to ADU —
2026-05-11 Windows/Doors — 1748 CHANNING AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 4 window(s) and 0 sl… —
2026-05-11 Roofing — 1101 ALMA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 5 sq replacement —
2026-05-11 HVAC/Mech — 430 JACOBS CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES: Removal of thirteen (13) existing windows and the installation of new repla… replacement —
2026-05-11 General Construction — 2757 WAVERLEY ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Kitchen remodel, including new cabinetry and appliances. New lighting and e… —
2026-05-11 HVAC/Mech — 2377 SAINT FRANCIS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res MEP: replacing the waterline from meter to home. —
2026-05-11 HVAC/Mech — 723 FLORALES DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Install heat pumps. Add sub panel, add circuit to service kitchen appliance… —
2026-05-11 HVAC/Mech — 3024 PRICE CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Build a 2-story single family residence with attached 2-bedroom ADU, attach… heat pump —
2026-05-11 Electrical — 3155 STOCKTON PL, PALO ALTO CA 94303 26BLD-00292: Conduit size and cable layout has been changed. —
2026-05-11 General Construction — 261 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Fireclay Tile: Use & Occupancy and interior remodel to include updated electrica… —
2026-05-11 HVAC/Mech — 3024 PRICE CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Deconstruct detached garage (745 sf) 745 roof sf —
2026-05-11 General Construction — 11 TULIP LN, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Addition to include bedrooms 3, 4 and hall bath. Remodel to create guest ba… —
2026-05-11 Electrical — 749 SAN CARLOS CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: Remove existing 100 amp panel and install new 200amp panel in the same … 100A New installation —
2026-05-11 Demolition — 3024 PRICE CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Deconstruct single family residence (1446 sf) 1,446 roof sf —
2026-05-10 Plumbing — 653 WILDWOOD LN, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. —
2026-05-10 HVAC/Mech — 3350 THOMAS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 2 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-05-08 Electrical — 1040 FIFE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES MEP: Temporary Power Pole —
2026-05-08 General Construction — 1144 FOREST AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 25BLD-03344: revision to add a new exterior ramp to access existing deck (@ +/- … —
2026-05-08 HVAC/Mech — 305 N CALIFORNIA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Comm MEP: Heat Pump installation on the ground (removal of the existing gas furn… furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-05-08 HVAC/Mech — 2442 CHABOT TER, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res MEP: Replace old federal pacific 100amp main panel with 200amp main panel in… replacement —
2026-05-08 Electrical — 884 COLLEGE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: Electrical service upgrade 100amp to 200 amps 100A service panel —
2026-05-08 Electrical — 3427 HILLVIEW AV, PALO ALTO CA 94304 Comm: Owner improvement to install lighting throughout levels 2 and 3 of the bui… —
2026-05-08 Electrical — 900 ARASTRADERO RD, PALO ALTO CA 94304 Comm: Install lighting throughout level 1 of the building. BLD, FIRE / _B / IIB —
2026-05-08 Roofing — 555 KINGSLEY AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-fami… replacement —
2026-05-08 Electrical — 3425 HILLVIEW AV, PALO ALTO CA 94304 Comm: Owner improvement to install lighting throughout level 3 of the building. —
2026-05-08 Plumbing — 241 CREEKSIDE DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. —
2026-05-08 Roofing — 1133 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Exterior remodel to replace existing wall finish stucco. Replace windows wi… shingle replacement —
2026-05-08 Plumbing — 1745 ALMA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… tankless replacement —
2026-05-08 Plumbing — 570 OXFORD AV, APT A, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Multi-family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same location) gas water he… tankless replacement —
2026-05-08 HVAC/Mech — 1868 MARK TWAIN ST, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… heat pump replacement —
2026-05-08 Roofing — 3321 RAMONA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3000 sq replacement —
2026-05-07 HVAC/Mech — 1435 COLLEGE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 replacement furnace(s) or wall… furnace replacement —
2026-05-07 Plumbing — 281 STANFORD AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. —
2026-05-07 Roofing — 325 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 COM: Re-roof of retail store(s) - overlay (no disposal) existing tar & gravel ro… tpo replacement —
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Permit Types in Palo Alto
Project - Building Permit
941 52.7%
Revision-Building Permit
227 12.7%
Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
191 10.7%
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)
144 8.1%
Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
94 5.3%
Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
47 2.6%
Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
47 2.6%
Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
34 1.9%
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)
30 1.7%
Building Addressing
30 1.7%
Construction Activity in Palo Alto

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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.

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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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