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
2026-05-04 HVAC/Mech 457 TENNYSON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Build a detached accessory structure. BLD, PLAN (NISHITA) UF
2026-05-04 General Construction 220 UNIVERSITY AV, UNIT B, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Zingster's: Use & Occupancy only.
2026-05-04 Fire Protection 3001 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 A120, A130 - New 4th standpipe added to residential floors, IDF closet and doors… 30A New installation
2026-05-04 HVAC/Mech 4085 LAGUNA WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: Installing two 30A AC disconnects AC
2026-05-04 Electrical 457 TENNYSON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Temporary power.
2026-05-04 Electrical 3071 BRYANT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 25BLD-02538: Upgrade and relocation of main electrical service panel. Was not ro… service panel
2026-05-04 Plumbing 547 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Comm: Interior plumbing repair through slab on grade foundation.
2026-05-04 Demolition 457 TENNYSON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Deconstruction of a single-family residence. (774 sf) 774 roof sf
2026-05-04 Solar 979 LAWRENCE LN, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached resident… solar
2026-05-04 Demolition 457 TENNYSON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Demolition of a detached garage (577 sf) PLAN (NISHITA) UF 577 roof sf
2026-05-04 Plumbing 698 MATADERO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Replace sewer line in garage slab out to clean out in driveway. Repair slab…
2026-05-04 Roofing 180 EL CAMINO REAL, BLDG FF, PALO ALTO CA 94304 23BLD-02882: Structural for Partial Roof Framing Plan to show that the added roo…
2026-05-04 Roofing 4061 VERDOSA DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 25BLD-02516: Revision to update beam, footing, decreased roof eave width and str…
2026-05-04 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
2026-05-04 HVAC/Mech 3455 PARK BL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 ( 25BLD-00196 ) Revising plans to remove one screwjack and adding one post
2026-05-04 HVAC/Mech 457 TENNYSON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 C1-SB/CW-Res: Build a 2-story single family residence with JADU, heat pump, wate…
2026-05-04 General Construction 290 W CHARLESTON RD, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Minor remodel of home (129SF) 129 roof sf
2026-05-03 General Construction 1133 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel.
2026-05-01 General Construction 111 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel.
2026-05-01 Roofing 1431 ARCADIA PL, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2300 sq replacement ×2
2026-05-01 Plumbing 527 HALE ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… tankless replacement
2026-05-01 Windows/Doors 2061 TASSO ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 21 window(s) and sli…
2026-04-30 General Construction 180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE N313, PALO ALTO CA 94304 25BLD-00693: 'Chanel' - Revision submittal for dumbwaiter enclosure assembly onl…
2026-04-30 HVAC/Mech 180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE AA1030, PALO ALTO CA 94304 C1-ML-COM / TI: ‘Varley” Space #AA1030. Stanford Shopping Center.  TI of existin…
2026-04-30 Electrical 624 KEATS CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 25BLD-01918: Initially we planned for two separate electrical panels 200A each b… 200A
2026-04-30 HVAC/Mech 2501 EMBARCADERO WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 24BLD-01567: Deferred submittal: Local AWPS Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Tanks … New installation HVAC installation
2026-04-30 Roofing 2599 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2300 sq 2,300 roof sf replacement Re-roof
2026-04-30 Plumbing 2680 RAMONA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for interior domestic water piping s… line work repipe
2026-04-30 Roofing 813 ROSS CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 4500 sq 4,500 roof sf replacement Re-roof
2026-04-30 HVAC/Mech 3930 BIBBITS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation HVAC installation
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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

Filter the current records by trade, date, address, or project value to research construction activity. The most useful workflow in this market is verifying the project signal first, then using the property data that is actually available for that address.

PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits via Accela Citizen Access and Building Permits via Accela (pop. 70K).

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

Search recent Palo Alto, CA building permits by address, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Palo Alto building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume, see the Palo Alto Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palo Alto Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Palo Alto?

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.

How fresh is the Palo Alto permit data?

PermitGrab checks the official source on each collection cycle. The source date and its observed update cadence are shown above, so you can judge the data’s recency before acting on it.

How can contractors find construction leads in Palo Alto?

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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.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
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Developers & new construction
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