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

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2026-06-22 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
501 GREER RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Upgrade electrical service from 100a to 200a —
2026-06-22 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3924 LOUIS RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Mep Res: Packaged heat pump replacement on the roof heat pump replacement —
2026-06-21 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)
860 MARSHALL DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-06-19 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
500 PALO ALTO AV, APT A, PALO ALTO CA 94301 MF: Swimming pool demo: Complete removal of in-ground swimming pool. A compactio… —
2026-06-19 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
207 HAWTHORNE AV, APT 1, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Convert detached garage to ADU with heat pump. BLD, PLAN, WGW, ELEC, UF heat pump —
2026-06-19 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
262 WAVERLEY ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Multi-Fam: Replace sliding door, and associated stucco like for like color and m… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-06-19 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
620 LOWELL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Deconstruct single-family residence ( sf). PLAN (NISHITA) WGW, ELEC, UF, ZW… —
2026-06-19 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
654 LOMA VERDE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Addition to include primary bedroom and bathroom. Add skylights, air handle… —
2026-06-19 Structural
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
818 RORKE WY, UNIT A, PALO ALTO CA 94303 25BLD-03718: Revision to change the entire interior layout. Revised and deleted … —
2026-06-19 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
564 THAIN WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES MF: T/O 1 layer of existing roof on DETACHED GARAGE. Install 6 squares of co… 6 sq tear off replacement HVAC installation —
2026-06-19 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3898 MAGNOLIA DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Multi-Fam: Upgrade electrical service to 800-amps with associated meter bank. Ad… —
2026-06-19 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)
3319 VERNON TER, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-06-19 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
620 LOWELL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Build two-story single-family residence with an attached ADU, attached gara… heat pump —
2026-06-19 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
620 LOWELL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Temporary power. ELE / $1,000 —
2026-06-19 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
523 CHANNING AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 MF: New Carrier 2 TON heat pump (heating and cooling) system (full electrical ce… 2 tons heat pump New installation —
2026-06-19 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
557 HILBAR LN, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 25 sq replacement —
2026-06-19 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
620 LOWELL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Deconstruct/Demo detached garage ( sf). PLAN (NISHITA) UF / $ —
2026-06-19 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)
3590 LUPINE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-06-18 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
795 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Install 4 outlets from existing circuits over door for future card readers —
2026-06-18 Structural
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1443 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES: Removal of existing fireplace, chimney flue, and hearth. Infill of floor an… —
2026-06-18 Plumbing
Source type: Water line: Re-pipe water system (interior only, no sewer lines, detached single-family and duplex only)
3948 NELSON CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for interior domestic water piping s… line work repipe —
2026-06-18 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3885 CORINA WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES MEP: Main service panel upgrade to 200A 200A service panel —
2026-06-18 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
315 COLORADO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-06-18 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)
531 MAYBELL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-06-18 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1550 WAVERLEY ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 NEW ATTACHED ADU AND 400 AMP ELECTRICAL UPGRADE. THIS IS AN ALL ELECTRIC BUILDIN… 400A New installation —
2026-06-18 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2341 PARK BL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Remove and replace 100 amp sub panels in units 2341 and 2339. Both units are in … 100A replacement —
2026-06-18 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1873 MARK TWAIN ST, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Whole house re-wire. Add 50-amp circuit, lighting, ceiling fans, and 30-amp… replacement —
2026-06-18 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
1098 CARDINAL WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 9.88 kW battery solar —
2026-06-18 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
— Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-06-18 Electrical
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
420 ACACIA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 24BLD-00131/25REV-00522: Conversion of Model Home to Standard Residence. The Sal… —
2026-06-18 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
285 OLIVE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-06-18 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
430 PALM ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES MEP: 2 EV Wall Connectors —
2026-06-18 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE AA1030, PALO ALTO CA 94304 COM: 'Varley' Space #AA1030: Temporary construction barricade - 12' - Type A Par… —
2026-06-18 HVAC
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE M384B, PALO ALTO CA 94304 25BLD-02747:  'Bang & Olufsen' - Revisions to include: Delta 5 - Field Clarifica… —
2026-06-18 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1550 WAVERLEY ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Demolish garage in preparation for new attached ADU —
2026-06-17 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
979 AMARILLO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2800 sq replacement —
2026-06-17 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
532 CHANNING AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Multi-Fam: Change out 800-amp main panel, house panel, and associated meter bank… replacement —
2026-06-17 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
888 ROBB RD, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 3 window(s) and 0 sl… —
2026-06-17 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
528 THAIN WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: Gas tankless water heater replacement tankless replacement —
2026-06-17 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1237 SAN ANTONIO RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES MF: Install 2 compartment sink in kitchen space, No Rough in Plumbing requir… —
2026-06-17 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2422 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES MEP: PA Electrification Project: Installation of electrical feed (dedicated … 50A New installation —
2026-06-17 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
445 N CALIFORNIA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res MEP: replacement of section of sewer pipe on property line work replacement —
2026-06-17 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
3900 GROVE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 7.87 kW battery solar —
2026-06-17 Windows & Doors
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
2704 LOUIS RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 25BLD-01191 : revised size, location, and door at the first-floor kitchen. Revis… —
2026-06-17 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)
1008 BRYANT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 2 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-06-17 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
362 PARKSIDE DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: Installing a cleanout —
2026-06-17 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2261 PARK BL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 MFR Remove and replace 100 amp sub panels in units 2261 and 2269. Both units are… 100A replacement —
2026-06-17 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
41 REGENT PL, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Existing swimming pool to be demoed and backfilled completely. All equipmen… —
2026-06-17 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3418 KENNETH DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res MEP: Ductless heat pump installation on the roof and EMS installation heat pump New installation —
2026-06-17 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
564 THAIN WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 900 sq replacement —
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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 2,629+ Palo Alto building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-02 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.

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PermitGrab indexes 2,629 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 2026-11-02. 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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