Palo Alto Building Permits & Property Data

2,619 indexed permits · Palo Alto, California.

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PermitGrab tracks 2,619 building permits in Palo Alto, CA as of 2026-11-01.

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2026-11-02
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Source date: 2026-11-01

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Permit data through 2026-11-01

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-10-25 General Construction
Source type: Water line: Re-pipe water system (interior only, no sewer lines, detached single-family and duplex only)
127 CHURCHILL AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for interior domestic water piping s… residential —
2026-10-25 General Construction
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
127 CHURCHILL AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. residential —
2026-10-23 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
995 MATADERO AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 9.53 kW-AC… 9.53 kW solar Solar PV Please call 811 a few business days before starting any digging for construction
2026-10-23 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
823 FOREST AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 8.74 kW-AC… 8.74 kW solar Solar PV —
2026-10-23 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
742 DE SOTO DR Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and … —
2026-10-23 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)
3747 REDWOOD CIR Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 2 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-10-23 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
620 HANSEN WY COM: TI and U&O for Rivian. Scope includes demo of existing interior elements an… —
2026-10-23 General Construction
Source type: Furnace: Replacement in same location, no A/C or heat pumps (detached single-family, duplex, and single condo/apartment unit)
2185 WAVERLEY ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 replacement furnace(s) or wall… residential —
2026-10-23 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2660 BRYANT ST RES MEP: 5.46kw PV array 13.5kwh storage system 5.46 kW 13.5 kWh battery solar Solar PV —
2026-10-23 Plumbing
Source type: Backflow: Domestic water backflow device (all uses allowed)
3160 PORTER DR Multi-family: Instant permit for a domestic water backflow device only. —
2026-10-23 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
305 CAMPESINO AV 25BLD-03305: Revised Replacement Trees on A1.5 Site Plan. Deleted Window #15 on … —
2026-10-23 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3225 EMERSON ST RES MEP: return the gas meter —
2026-10-22 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
433 KINGSLEY AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-10-22 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
112 KINGSLEY AV Install new 120v 20amp circuit from meter/main to kitchen sink undercabinet runn… 20A 120V New installation —
2026-10-22 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
529 GEORGIA AV 25BLD-03152: Revision to Unit 1. Various interior modifications. Remove one heat… —
2026-10-22 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1501 PAGE MILL RD TESLA : Arch: 270SF retooling. Provide layout of (N) equip. in computer tester s… 270 sf —
2026-10-22 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
757 TENNYSON AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3800 sq 3,800 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-22 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1501 PAGE MILL RD TESLA : Vibe Tech Space – 1,900 SF remodel including retooling and mechanical, e… 1,900 sf —
2026-10-22 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
4228 SUZANNE DR Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1600 sq 1,600 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-22 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3830 LOUIS RD Res SFR: Deconstruct house with attached garage —
2026-10-22 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1885 MARK TWAIN ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 6 window(s) and 0 sl… —
2026-10-22 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)
1231 PARKINSON AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… commercial —
2026-10-22 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
1461 DANA AV Addressing for 1461 Dana Av Unit A —
2026-10-22 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
379 LYTTON AV 25BLD-03891: Revision to add a car-wash station at parking garage, domestic and … —
2026-10-22 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3830 LOUIS RD Res SFR Mep: Temp power residential —
2026-10-22 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
630 HANSEN WY COM: Tenant improvement including a new lobby entry, coffee bar, conference room… —
2026-10-22 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
910 NEWELL RD Res: Voluntary seismic upgrade per Plan Set A —
2026-10-22 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
253 ADDISON AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 7 sq replacement Re-roof ×2 —
2026-10-22 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
525 GEORGIA AV 25BLD-03517: Revisions to add attached ADU to Unit 2. Update energy calculations… —
2026-10-22 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
328 UNIVERSITY AV 26BLD-00172. REVISE GREASE INTERCEPTOR LOCATION AND RELATED PLUMBING LAYOUT; REM… —
2026-10-22 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
657 BRYSON AV Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and … —
2026-10-22 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
993 LAWRENCE LN Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and … —
2026-10-22 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
3709 HERON WY Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and … —
2026-10-22 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
2330 YALE ST 24bld-03493: Revision to update the title 24 report to take out basement from ti… —
2026-10-22 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3744 GROVE AV RES: Addition/remodel: remodel ~4048sf, addition of attached ADU and JADU in an … —
2026-10-22 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1560 UNIVERSITY AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 32 sq replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-22 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2860 COWPER ST Res MEP: Replace the existing 100-amp residential main electrical service panel … residential —
2026-10-22 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3830 LOUIS RD Res SFR: 2-story Single family residence 2533 SF + 1-car att. Garage 315 SF and … 2,533 sf 2-story residential —
2026-10-21 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
1590 MADRONO AV Address assignment for an ADU 1590 MADRONO AV UNIT A —
2026-10-21 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
631 KENDALL AV Address for a detached ADU. —
2026-10-21 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE AA1020 COM: 'Vuori' Space #AA1020: Temporary construction barricade - 12' - Type A Para… —
2026-10-21 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
754 MATADERO AV Res: Convert detached garage into ADU (725sf). See plans in 26BLD-03038 725 sf —
2026-10-21 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2147 BELLVIEW DR Res: Voluntary seismic retrofit —
2026-10-21 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)
850 CENTER DR Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… commercial —
2026-10-21 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
2704 LOUIS RD 25bld-01191: .Revision to the Title 24 energy design for the first floor to prov… —
2026-10-21 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3415 HILLVIEW AV Comm MEP: Replace and relocate a boiler. —
2026-10-21 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)
246 VENTURA AV Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… —
2026-10-21 General Construction
Source type: Furnace: Replacement in same location, no A/C or heat pumps (detached single-family, duplex, and single condo/apartment unit)
1613 MARIPOSA AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 replacement furnace(s) or wall… residential —
2026-10-21 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
433 KINGSLEY AV Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and … —
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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 2,619+ Palo Alto building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-01 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. Some current permit records include source-published contractor names; coverage varies by filing. PermitGrab does not represent this as contractor-contact coverage. Where property-owner records are available, they are matched to permit addresses separately.

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Who appears in Palo Alto permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 2,619 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 2026-11-01. Newest permit date: 2026-11-01. 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 2,619 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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