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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2026-07-09 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
777 ADDISON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res MEP: Electrification. New sub-panel installation (100A) + electrical feed (d… 100A 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 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 —
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 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 —
2026-07-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
820 RICHARDSON CT Res: Sewer replacement (trenchless). Add building and property line clean outs. line work replacement —
2026-07-08 General Construction
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)
2084 HARVARD ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… residential —
2026-07-08 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
738 CHRISTINE DR Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 37 sq replacement Re-roof —
2026-07-08 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
1118 STANLEY WY Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 5.25 kW battery solar Battery storage —
2026-07-08 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1400 EDGEWOOD DR Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1700 sq 1,700 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-07-08 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1413 DANA AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 674 sq 674 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-07-08 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2159 HIGH ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2040 sq 2,040 roof sf replacement Re-roof ×2 —
2026-07-08 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
965 EMBARCADERO RD Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-07-08 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3326 KIPLING ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 2 window(s) and 1 sl… —
2026-07-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
772 BRYANT ST Multi-Fam Unit 772: Remove and replace sub panel (100-amps). replacement —
2026-07-08 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
101 ALMA ST, UNIT 1304 24BLD-02569 Revision reflects client-requested design modifications and coordina… —
2026-07-08 New Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
7 PHILLIPS RD *HK*-Res-New 799 square foot Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). (under sepa… 799 sf residential —
2026-07-08 New Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
830 SYCAMORE DR RES ATTACHED ADU 525 SQ FT. ONE BEDROOM ONE BATH, ADDITION TO MAIN HOUSE 82 SQ F… 525 sf —
2026-07-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
340 PORTAGE AV Stand Insurance LLC: Use & Occupancy and tenant improvement to build out the 1st… —
2026-07-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3157 MADDUX DR C1-RN-RES This project consists of a 779-square-foot rear addition to create a n… residential —
2026-07-08 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1479 KINGS LN Res: Interior remodel consisting of a kitchen renovation with a new pantry and w… —
2026-07-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
951 VAN AUKEN CIR RES Heat Pump installation on the rooftop strapped to the wall and new 60A sub p… 60A New installation —
2026-07-08 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2064 EDGEWOOD DR Res: Remodel primary suite. —
2026-07-08 New Construction
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)
4119 PARK BL Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-07-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
975 PAGE MILL RD Temporary Contractors (Build Group) Construction Trailer for Project Under Permi… —
2026-07-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
960 SHAUNA LN Res : Replace approximately 38 linear feet of damaged cast iron sewer lateral fr… line work replacement —
2026-07-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2691 MARSHALL DR RES upgrade relocation 400 amps overhead. Relocate power line from cutting acros… 400A —
2026-07-08 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
435 TENNYSON AV 24BLD-00938 - The project is the same conceptually in terms of scope, size, and … —
2026-07-08 New Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
7 PHILLIPS RD Demo accessory structure in preparation for new 799 square foot Detached Accesso… 799 sf residential —
2026-07-08 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3773 REDWOOD CIR RES: Add New ADU of 441.7sq ft and entry for main house and foyer. Demo existing… mini-split New installation —
2026-07-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
720 COWPER ST Azeem K. Lakha D.M.D. & Scott C. Baird D.M.D.: Use & Occupancy only. Existing te… —
2026-07-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1035 LOS ROBLES AV Res Mep: Split Heat Pump (with air handler) Conversion 8.80 HSPF2 (AHVE60DP0300)… 4.5 tons 19 SEER 8.8 HSPF heat pump replacement —
2026-07-08 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
391 COLLEGE AV 26BLD-00799 Revision to approved plans to - Replacing deck edge beams w/ LVL bea… —
2026-07-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1550 WAVERLEY ST RES: SUBSTANTIAL REMODEL OF EXISTING POOL HOUSE FOR NEW CONDITIONED SPACE. NEW F… —
2026-07-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3592 EVERGREEN DR Res: Re-pipe house and replace bathroom drain in the crawlspace. repipe replacement —
2026-07-08 New Construction
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)
775 COASTLAND DR Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-07-08 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
719 NORTHAMPTON DR Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3100 sq 3,100 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-07-08 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3650 LOUIS RD Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3200 sq 3,200 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-07-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2930 ALEXIS DR Res: Remodel to include updates to the primary bathroom, hall bathroom, laundry,… —
2026-07-08 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
435 TENNYSON AV 24BLD-00939: Walls and windows shifting around, new gas tankless water heater at… —
2026-07-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
231 STANFORD AV Res: Build a detached ADU with heat pump, heat pump water heater, and 100-amp su… —
2026-07-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
435 TENNYSON AV Temporary Power Pole for construction power —
2026-07-07 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3067 EMERSON ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 17 sq replacement Re-roof —
2026-07-07 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
248 VENTURA AV MF: Remove existing composition shingle roof and replace with new composition sh… shingle replacement New roof —
2026-07-07 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
828 WARREN WY Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-07-07 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
626 KEATS CT Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-07-07 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
4216 MANUELA AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 4 window(s) and 0 sl… —
2026-07-07 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
804 LINCOLN AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2700 sq 2,700 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-07-07 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
1575 EDGEWOOD DR Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
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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.

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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.

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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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