Palo Alto Building Permits & Property Data

564 indexed permits · Palo Alto, California.

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PermitGrab tracks 564 building permits in Palo Alto, CA as of 2026-06-13. Updated periodically.

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Palo Alto had 396 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 98 hvac, 79 electrical and 57 roofing.

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564 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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2026-06-03 Structural 725 GUINDA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a…
2026-06-03 Solar 1800 GUINDA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys…
2026-06-03 HVAC/Mech 1023 GUINDA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 replacement furnace(s) or wall…
2026-06-03 General Construction 2301 PARK BL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 **review plans under 26bld-00879***SB721 APARTMENT: building 2 unit 2269 unit 22…
2026-06-02 General Construction 1655 STANFORD AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Voluntary improvement to replace retaining wall per the engineered plans
2026-06-02 General Construction 1233 WILSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 25bld-00495: deferred submittal for trusses
2026-06-02 General Construction 3600 MIDDLEFIELD RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 24BLD-01106 : Deferred Submittal backup generator anchorage and supporting docum…
2026-06-02 Plumbing 714 E MEADOW DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio…
2026-06-02 Roofing 888 ROBB RD, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup…
2026-06-02 Structural 731 PAUL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel.
2026-06-02 Electrical 340 PORTAGE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Multi-Fam: Site improvement and finish work that includes trash enclosure and tr…
2026-06-02 Solar 846 BRUCE DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 6.28 kW-AC…
2026-06-02 Roofing 320 IRIS WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup…
2026-06-02 General Construction 1017 BRYANT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: 47 sf bathroom remodel, new kitchen exhaust hood.
2026-06-02 General Construction 3045 PARK BL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Application for Certificate of Use and Occupancy (U&O) for Navan, Inc. (31,582 S…
2026-06-02 General Construction 400 MARLOWE ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 26bld-00424: Revision to wall next to fridge and post
2026-06-02 General Construction 3512 RAMONA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES: Install 40A breaker in the main panel. Run 2x8+1x10 in the 3/4” PVC pipe fr…
2026-06-02 Demolition 2875 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 TIAA UO and Tenant improvement 3000 sf and interior alteration of approximately …
2026-06-02 Structural 968 EMBARCADERO RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel.
2026-06-02 General Construction 1085 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Voluntary foundation improvement per engineered plans
2026-06-02 Windows/Doors 4250 EL CAMINO REAL, UNIT A108, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES CONDO remodel ~200sf Replace kitchen cabinets like for like, replace shower …
2026-06-02 General Construction 2413 HIGH ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 C1-AC-MF: Repair water damaged area, replace damaged deck and stairs, like-for-l…
2026-06-02 Fire Protection 121 WAVERLEY ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Expanding existing basement by excavating a crawl space and connecting it t…
2026-06-01 Windows/Doors 3071 BRYANT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 25BLD_02538"  Revisions to existing living room and existing bathroom. Interior …
2026-06-01 Commercial Shell 525 UNIVERSITY AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Ropes & Gray: Use & Occupancy and tenant improvement at floors 7 and 8 to includ…
2026-06-01 General Construction 160 WALTER HAYS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res deconstruction
2026-06-01 General Construction 555 UNIVERSITY AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 COM MEP: 'Venture Dock' (DBA of Falcon X Global Innovation Partners LLC.) Two (2…
2026-06-01 General Construction 800 HIGH ST, UNIT 106, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES MF: Replace gas WH with 50-gallon Rheem Model # RHEN50HP120M 120 volt HPWH.
2026-06-01 HVAC/Mech 660 PALO ALTO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 2 heat pump sp…
2026-06-01 Roofing 3866 CORINA WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup…
2026-06-01 General Construction 880 ASPEN WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Voluntary seismic retrofit.
2026-06-01 Solar 445 WILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Install PV (3.65 kW) 9 module, flush mount system.
2026-06-01 General Construction 3763 MIDDLEFIELD RD, UNIT A, PALO ALTO CA 94303 25bld-00312: Revision to change the electric panel from 400A to 200A
2026-06-01 General Construction 372 CREEKSIDE DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: 1" earthquake shut off valve replacement at gas meter.
2026-06-01 General Construction 160 WALTER HAYS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Temp power
2026-06-01 General Construction 900 LINCOLN AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 25BLD-01773: revision to add 8 new flood vents for living area and 2 new flood v…
2026-06-01 General Construction 759 MAPLEWOOD PL, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Adding a bathroom
2026-06-01 General Construction 732 ELLSWORTH PL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: temporary power
2026-06-01 General Construction 160 WALTER HAYS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: SFR construction of two story house 2547 with attached ADU 800 SF 25PLN-002…
2026-06-01 HVAC/Mech 614 FOREST AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res MEP: Install 4 ceiling cassette Mini-Spilt systems. Install 1 Outdoor Multi-…
2026-06-01 Roofing 913 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Re-Roof: Remove existing roof system to decking. Install new underlayment, insta…
2026-05-31 Structural 543 SEALE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel.
2026-05-29 Structural 731 PAUL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a…
2026-05-29 General Construction 3101 PARK BL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Com: Install 2 outlets
2026-05-29 General Construction 2746 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Foundation Repair install 2 push piers
2026-05-29 Roofing 223 MARGARITA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup…
2026-05-29 Roofing 909 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES: Re-Roof: Remove existing roof system to decking. Install new underlayment, …
2026-05-29 General Construction 903 E MEADOW DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: new two story SFR 2282 sf with attached garage and ADU 557 25PLN-00208
2026-05-29 HVAC/Mech 2515 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 26BLD-00087: Core drilling through the concrete slab to access the underground g…
2026-05-29 General Construction 903 E MEADOW DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: deconstruction of the existing house
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Construction Activity in Palo Alto

New building permits in Palo Alto, California indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Palo Alto Building Permits

Palo Alto, California processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 564+ Palo Alto building permits — updated periodically from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Palo Alto requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Palo Alto.

How Contractors Use Palo Alto Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Palo Alto use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Palo Alto building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Palo Alto electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Palo Alto open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Palo Alto this week?

PermitGrab indexes 564 building permits in Palo Alto, with new filings from the city's permit feed on every refresh.

How fresh is Palo Alto permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Palo Alto is dated 2026-06-12. Updated daily • newest record from 1d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Palo Alto right now?

In the last 30 days, Palo Alto permitting activity covers 396 new building permits. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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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 564 building permits in Palo Alto, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Palo Alto permit data?

PermitGrab collects Palo Alto on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated periodically, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

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Contractors find leads in Palo Alto by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Who buys this data?

Palo Alto permit & owner data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Palo Alto = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Palo Alto GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Palo Alto addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Palo Alto are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Palo Alto renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Palo Alto permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Palo Alto mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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