Palo Alto Building Permits & Property Data

2,629 indexed permits · Palo Alto, California.

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PermitGrab tracks 2,629 building permits in Palo Alto, CA as of 2026-11-02.

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Permit data through 2026-11-02

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2026-07-02 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
375 N CALIFORNIA AV Res Mep: install a building cleanout —
2026-07-02 Electrical
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3487 JANICE WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 25BLD-02944: Revision to Sheet A-00.01_Scope of change has been revised with the… —
2026-07-02 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3230 ROSS RD Res Mep: Install house & property line cleanouts, and sewer line replacement. Al… line work replacement —
2026-07-02 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3665 SOUTH CT 25bld-02324: revision for some interior wall changes, and exterior window and do… —
2026-07-01 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3364 KENNETH DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Upgrade electrical service to 200-amps in the same location. —
2026-07-01 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4065 SECOND ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Addition and remodel to modify the full floor plan. Add a tankless water he… —
2026-07-01 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3000 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 COM: 'AAC TECHNOLOGIES' TI and U&O. Including demolition, new doors, hardware, g… low voltage New installation —
2026-07-01 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
425 PAGE MILL RD, APT 210, PALO ALTO CA 94306 COM: 'IFS' Standalone U&O —
2026-07-01 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
411 MARION AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Remodel house remove partition wall between kitchen and dining room remove … —
2026-07-01 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)
1298 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-07-01 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4211 YNIGO WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES MEP: Upgrade electrical panel from 100A to 200A —
2026-07-01 Electrical
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3763 MIDDLEFIELD RD, UNIT A, PALO ALTO CA 94303 25bld-00312: Revision to main panel After 26REV-00266 was approved, Mark Estrell… 200A New installation —
2026-07-01 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
103 TENNYSON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res Mep: Sewer replacement by trenchless method from the property line clean out… line work replacement —
2026-07-01 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
2011 PARK BL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-07-01 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)
3730 ORTEGA CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-07-01 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)
3153 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-07-01 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)
854 RORKE WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-07-01 HVAC
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
1560 CASTILLEJA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… heat pump replacement —
2026-07-01 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
726 ASHBY DR, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Laundry room remodel with window replacement (100 SF) and primary bathroom … —
2026-07-01 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
425 PAGE MILL RD, APT 210, PALO ALTO CA 94306 COM: 'REGUS' Standalone U&O. —
2026-06-30 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
541 FULTON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 MF: Full roof replacement. Scope: complete tear-off of existing asphalt shingle … shingle, flat tear off replacement —
2026-06-30 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)
1298 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-06-30 HVAC
Source type: Furnace: Replacement in same location, no A/C or heat pumps (detached single-family, duplex, and single condo/apartment unit)
165 SOUTHWOOD DR, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 replacement furnace(s) or wall… furnace replacement —
2026-06-30 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
750 UNIVERSITY AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 MF: Full roof replacement. Scope: complete tear-off of existing asphalt shingle … shingle, flat tear off replacement —
2026-06-30 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
760 UNIVERSITY AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 MF: Full roof replacement on existing multifamily residential building(s). Scope… shingle, flat tear off replacement —
2026-06-30 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1011 LINCOLN AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Remove bathroom and build wet bar. Replace all drywall in the family room. … —
2026-06-30 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4276 WILKIE WY, APT J, PALO ALTO CA 94306 MF: Replace (4) windows and (2) patio doors like-for-like in the same framed ope… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-06-30 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)
233 HOMER AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-06-30 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
253 OXFORD AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 3 window(s) and 0 sl… —
2026-06-30 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
3964 NELSON CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-06-30 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3271 BRYANT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2300 sq replacement —
2026-06-30 HVAC
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
3694 LOUIS RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… heat pump replacement —
2026-06-30 Plumbing
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)
4208 RICKEY'S WY, UNIT D, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Multi-family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same location) gas water he… tankless replacement —
2026-06-30 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
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Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-06-30 General Construction
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
805 LOS TRANCOS RD, PALO ALTO CA 94304 26BLD-00668: Revision to relocate ESS system from the wall to the ground. BLD (C… battery —
2026-06-30 Signage
Source type: Project - Building Permit
425 PAGE MILL RD, PALO ALTO CA 94306 COM: Install (1) illuminated wall sign for "IFS". —
2026-06-30 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4170 HUBBARTT DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Addition to include added sf at bedrooms, and entry area. Remodel to add a … —
2026-06-30 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
772 UNIVERSITY AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 MF: Full roof replacement. Scope: complete tear-off of existing asphalt shingle … shingle, flat tear off replacement —
2026-06-30 Signage
Source type: Project - Building Permit
975 CALIFORNIA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94304 COM: Re-face (1) existing monument sign for "ERGO NEXT". —
2026-06-30 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2731 GREER RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2200 sq replacement —
2026-06-29 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1607 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Install tankless water heater and associated gas line. Replace the drywall … tankless line work replacement —
2026-06-29 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
153 CALIFORNIA AV, UNIT F107, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES MEP: Replacement of existing heater with heat pump. Air handler in existing … heat pump replacement —
2026-06-29 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1404 BRYANT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Demo detached garage —
2026-06-29 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
634 FULTON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-06-29 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2391 BRYANT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Build a 2-story single family residence with attached ADU, heat pump, heat … heat pump —
2026-06-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2328 WILLIAMS ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 MF: Replacement of 3 Single pane windows with the same size double pane vinyl wi… —
2026-06-29 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2391 BRYANT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Deconstruct single family residence with attached garage. PLAN (NISHITA) WG… —
2026-06-29 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
151 LOWELL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-06-29 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)
3364 KENNETH DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-06-29 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2391 BRYANT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Temp power. ELEC —
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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 2,629+ Palo Alto building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-02 from official city sources.

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PermitGrab indexes 2,629 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 2026-11-02. 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.

What construction appears in Palo Alto permit records?

Palo Alto permit activity covers 2,629 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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