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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2026-05-07 Plumbing — 281 STANFORD AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. —
2026-05-07 HVAC/Mech — 1040 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
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 —
2026-05-07 HVAC/Mech — 315 HOMER AV, UNIT 203, PALO ALTO CA 94301 MF MEP:Replace AC and furnace with heat pump and air handler in same location AC, furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-05-07 HVAC/Mech — 404 PEPPER AV, UNIT 404, PALO ALTO CA 94306 MF MEP: Replace furnace with air handler unit in the outdoor closet (same locati… furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-05-07 HVAC/Mech — 451 W MEADOW DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 MF MEP: Installation of a ductless heat pump outdoor unit and three wall-mounted… furnace, heat pump New installation —
2026-05-07 Electrical — 842 LOS ROBLES AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 24BLD-01867: New electrical wiring for a single-family residence and detached ga… —
2026-05-07 Roofing — 1936 EDGEWOOD DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Remodel to kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom areas. Add laundry and skylights.… —
2026-05-07 Electrical — 605 TOWLE WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES MEP: Replace 100 amp zinsco sub panel in garage to 100 amp homeline square D… 100A replacement —
2026-05-07 Electrical — 664 WELLSBURY WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: 125 AMP sub panel located in the bedroom 125A —
2026-05-07 Electrical — 477 N CALIFORNIA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Add drywall, electrical circuit, and outlets to the detached garage. Replac… replacement —
2026-05-07 Windows/Doors — 526 SENECA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 First- and second-floor remodel including kitchen relocation, bathroom upgrades … —
2026-05-07 HVAC/Mech — 4085 LAGUNA WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… furnace, heat pump 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 —
2026-05-06 Solar — 3390 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for an amendment to a residential SolarAPP+ permit at 3390 SOUTH … —
2026-05-06 Plumbing — 710 TORREYA CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res Replacement of BLDG and PROP line cleanouts and pipebursting approx. 30ft fr… replacement —
2026-05-06 General Construction — 355 EL DORADO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Remove existing siding on house, side gables and front garage gable. Remove… 800 roof sf New installation New roof —
2026-05-06 Solar — 949 SCOTT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Install EV charger (48-amp / level 2) interior of the garage. —
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech — 590 ASHTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-05-06 Solar — 624 WELLSBURY WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: 50 Amp EV charger located on the left front side of the house 50A EV charger —
2026-05-06 Windows/Doors — 281 W MEADOW DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 24bld-02391: Revision to plan Delta 3 to replace existing windows, existing entr… —
2026-05-06 Roofing — 317 SHASTA DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-fami… replacement —
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech — 1341 TASSO ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Replace and install water service from water meter to existing connection a… replacement —
2026-05-06 Roofing — 640 HOMER AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3000 sq replacement —
2026-05-06 Plumbing — 3019 ALMA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Multi-family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. —
2026-05-05 Electrical — 451 WILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES Install a Level 2 EV charger (240V, 24A) at exterior wall of residence. Inst… 24A EV charger New installation —
2026-05-05 General Construction — 580 SUZANNE CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-05-05 Solar — 786 ALLEN CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 8.56 kW battery solar —
2026-05-05 Roofing — 877 THORNWOOD DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES: interior remodeling of the kitchen & common areas of an existing single-fam… replacement —
2026-05-05 HVAC/Mech — 1060 LINCOLN AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 25bld-02357: Revision to relocate existing heat pump condenser unit from rear ya… AC, heat pump —
2026-05-05 Roofing — 2331 TASSO ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1300 sq replacement —
2026-05-05 Solar — 2775 BRYANT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 11.98 kW battery solar —
2026-05-05 Windows/Doors — 4020 CAMPANA DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 2 window(s) and 0 sl… —
2026-05-05 General Construction — 779 GARLAND DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Install EV charger (48-amp / level 2) exterior of the garage. —
2026-05-05 Solar — — Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached resident… solar ×2 —
2026-05-05 Plumbing — 541 FULTON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… tankless replacement —
2026-05-05 HVAC/Mech — 427 FOREST AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 C1-CW-MFR meter back replacement with service upgrade to 400amps. Interior elect… 400A service panel replacement —
2026-05-05 Electrical — 221 NEVADA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 25BLD-02028: Revision of removal and replacement of street tree, revised water m… replacement —
2026-05-05 Roofing — 1500 WEBSTER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 4100 sq replacement —
2026-05-05 HVAC/Mech — 3000 HANOVER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94304 TESLA: Install (4) turnstiles and (2) doors and replace 11 exterior security bol… replacement —
2026-05-05 General Construction — 779 MAPLEWOOD AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-05-05 General Construction — 3020 HIGGINS PL, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-05-05 General Construction — 747 LOMA VERDE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Multi-Fam: Repair all decks and associated railings. —
2026-05-05 HVAC/Mech — 4140 ABEL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-05-05 Solar — 2310 PRINCETON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 4.57 kW battery solar —
2026-05-05 HVAC/Mech — 163 MONROE DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… heat pump replacement —
2026-05-05 HVAC/Mech — 1337 PITMAN AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 25bld-02263: Revision plan revision to remove additional trees around perimeter … replacement —
2026-05-04 HVAC/Mech — 457 TENNYSON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Build a detached accessory structure. BLD, PLAN (NISHITA) UF —
2026-05-04 General Construction — 290 W CHARLESTON RD, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Minor remodel of home (129SF) 129 roof sf —
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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.

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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.

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