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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2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4062 SECOND ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Temp power —
2026-06-15 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
555 KINGSLEY AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 25BLD-01818: Revision to remove the proposed pool form the scope of work and rer… —
2026-06-15 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
121 SANTA RITA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 C1-SB/AC-SFH-Front of Lot Res: Build a 2-story single-family residence with JADU… AC, heat pump —
2026-06-15 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
292 WAVERLEY ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 0 window(s) and 1 sl… —
2026-06-15 Structural
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
899 WEBSTER ST, APT 4, PALO ALTO CA 94301 25BLD-03860 - DEMOLITION OF EXISTING UNIT 4 BALCONY REVEALED THE ABSENCE OF EXIS… —
2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1225 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res MEP: Add a 60 amp circuit to an existing panel to power a new heat pump for … 60A New installation —
2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
121 SANTA RITA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Temp power. —
2026-06-15 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)
237 EDLEE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 2 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-06-15 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1042 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Install EV charger (48-amp / level 2) at driveway. —
2026-06-12 General Construction
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3001 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Deferred Submittal - Post Tension Cabling —
2026-06-12 Plumbing
Source type: Water line: Re-pipe water system (interior only, no sewer lines, detached single-family and duplex only)
11 KIRBY PL, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for interior domestic water piping s… line work repipe —
2026-06-12 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
928 MATADERO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 6206 sq replacement —
2026-06-12 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)
1180 WELCH RD, PALO ALTO CA 94304 Multi-family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same location) gas water he… tankless replacement ×2 —
2026-06-12 HVAC
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
1527 MARIPOSA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… heat pump replacement —
2026-06-12 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)
608 SAINT CLAIRE DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-06-12 Plumbing
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
868 RICHARDSON CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. —
2026-06-11 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
780 UNIVERSITY AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 MF: Full roof replacement, complete tear-off of existing asphalt shingle roofing… shingle, flat tear off replacement —
2026-06-11 HVAC
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1280 WILSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 21BLD-01192: Revision to remove the HRV from the scope of work and install heat … New installation HVAC installation —
2026-06-11 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
567 ALGER DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2900 sq replacement —
2026-06-11 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
3900 GROVE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached resident… solar —
2026-06-11 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
792 UNIVERSITY AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 MF: Full roof replacement. Complete tear-off of existing asphalt shingle roofing… shingle, flat tear off replacement —
2026-06-11 General Construction
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
290 LOWELL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 22BLD-03240: Revision to include construction detail for seat wall. —
2026-06-11 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
601 CALIFORNIA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94304 We are adding a 1/2 HD cover board over existing roof mechanically attaching it … replacement —
2026-06-11 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
870 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Rebuild portion of detached accessory building (foundation, walls and roof)… standard replacement —
2026-06-11 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
540 GUINDA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 MF: Full roof replacement on existing multifamily residential building(s). Scope… shingle, flat tear off replacement —
2026-06-11 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
710 CHIMALUS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-06-11 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3894 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Comm MEP: Sewer line spot repair line work —
2026-06-11 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1284 FOREST AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 23 sq replacement —
2026-06-11 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)
262 WALTER HAYS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-06-11 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3559 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Temporary Electric Service —
2026-06-11 Plumbing
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
90 ROOSEVELT CIR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. —
2026-06-11 General Construction
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3950 FABIAN WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 25BLD-03969: Revision to include deferred submittal for FRP reinforcement and an… —
2026-06-10 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
407 LYTTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 COM: Permit backyard outdoor dining for less than 20 patrons. Planned improvemen… —
2026-06-10 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2889 GREER RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: New 749 SF detached ADU 749 sf New installation New construction —
2026-06-10 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)
1646 CASTILLEJA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… tankless replacement —
2026-06-10 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE D87, PALO ALTO CA 94304 COM/TI: 'Herman Miller' Space #D87. TI of existing 2,055sf space. Exterior: Remo… replacement —
2026-06-10 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4288 BRIARWOOD WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: Main panel upgrade from 100A to 200A in new location service panel New installation —
2026-06-10 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1090 MOFFETT CIR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res remodel of primary bathroom, new skylight to be installed in hall bathroom, … 100A replacement —
2026-06-10 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
121 SANTA RITA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Back of Lot Res: Build a 2-story single-family residence with attached ADU, heat… heat pump —
2026-06-10 Plumbing
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1120 MIDDLEFIELD RD, PALO ALTO CA 94301 25BLD-03921: Revision to show fire wall. Change from tankless water heater to en… tankless —
2026-06-10 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
896 NEWELL RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2800 sq replacement —
2026-06-10 Electrical
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
2520 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 26BLD-00455: Install new 50-amp circuit for a tesla car charger EV charger New installation ×2 —
2026-06-10 Signage
Source type: Building Addressing
2521 LOUIS RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 ADU address assignment —
2026-06-10 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1001 PAGE MILL RD, PALO ALTO CA 94304 UO "BRIGHT AI" AND TI 8,600SF REMOVAL OF EXISTING NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS, DOORS … —
2026-06-10 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
4197 CHERRY OAKS PL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 40 sq replacement —
2026-06-10 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3236 MORRIS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res MEP: Main Panel upgrade from 100A to 200A in the same location service panel —
2026-06-09 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
345 SHERIDAN AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 COM: Remove existing roof & install 236 squares of Standing Seam, color Pine Gre… 236 sq metal, flat New installation —
2026-06-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
660 PALO ALTO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Remodel of two bathrooms. First bathroom is like for like. Second bathroom … like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
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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.

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.

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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