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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Permit data through 2026-11-02

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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 —
2026-06-09 Electrical
Source type: Project - 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 —
2026-06-09 HVAC
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
4134 WILKIE WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… heat pump replacement —
2026-06-09 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
660 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 3 window(s) and 0 sl… —
2026-06-09 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
531 HILBAR LN, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2500 sq replacement —
2026-06-09 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)
4134 WILKIE WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-06-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3859 CORINA WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Bathroom remodel (70sf). New shower, toilet, vanity and electrical work in … —
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: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
2227 GREER RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-06-09 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)
385 CALCATERRA PL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-06-09 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
250 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 TESTING please ignore —
2026-06-09 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
188 FERNE CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: covered entry porch has dry rot in the beams and rafter, replace like for l… tile replacement —
2026-06-09 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1263 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3000 sq replacement —
2026-06-09 Plumbing
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
246 WALTER HAYS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 22BLD-02365: revise bay window framing detail at JADU. To adjusted floor plan la… tankless —
2026-06-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
381 CALIFORNIA AV Comm: Install roof top heat pump system. heat pump New installation —
2026-06-08 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
924 SYCAMORE DR 25BLD-02491: Revision to replace the roof and stucco. Remove the fireplace. replacement —
2026-06-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2447 HIGH ST MF: Repair water damaged area, replace damaged deck and stairs, like-for-like in… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-06-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1023 EMBARCADERO RD *HK*-Res: Constructing new one story home (2537sf). 2,537 sf 1-story New construction —
2026-06-08 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
720 COWPER ST Comm: Repair damaged roof and structure. Roof repair —
2026-06-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1300 HAMILTON AV C1-CW-RES MEP: Upgrade main service panel from 200 amps to 320 amps. Location to… service panel Panel service —
2026-06-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4354 MILLER AV MEP RES: Like for Like panel swap 200AMPS like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-06-08 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
640 FOREST AV, UNIT C
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Res: Kitchen remodel, revise/remove interior walls , six window- sliding door re… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-06-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1501 PAGE MILL RD TESLA: TI ~ Optimus arm lab electrical updates —
2026-06-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2429 HIGH ST MF: Repair water damaged, replace damaged deck and stairs, like-for-like at Buil… 2 units —
2026-06-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
237 EDLEE AV RES MEP: upgrade the panel from 125AMP to 200AMP  at same place —
2026-06-08 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)
251 EMBARCADERO RD Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-06-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1655 EL CAMINO REAL Res MEP: Convert tank gas water heater to tankless water heater in same location… tankless —
2026-06-08 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)
719 JOSINA AV Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-06-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4238 RICKEY'S WY, UNIT O Multi-Fam Unit O: Remove furnace and AC and install heat pump. Install load mana… —
2026-06-08 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
3178 FALLEN LEAF ST Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-06-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE 605 COM: 'Prospectacles Optometry' Standalone U&O. Optometry office with accessory r… —
2026-06-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1501 PAGE MILL RD C1- ML- TESLA: TI ~ 4500 sf PM building 4A PM25-RDVD-0016 - (4A CAR COMPUTER SPA… 4,500 sf —
2026-06-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
395 CALIFORNIA AV Comm: Install roof top heat pump system. heat pump New installation —
2026-06-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
143 HAWTHORNE AV Res: Replace water main (open trench) No work in the public right of way per the… replacement —
2026-06-08 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
789 GARLAND DR C1-4LF/SC-RES: Residential addition/ remodel: Convert a 406 sf of garage into a … 100A New installation —
2026-06-08 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
2557 WEBSTER ST 25BLD-02777: removal of the accessory structure and the separation of toilet int… —
2026-06-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
425 E MEADOW DR Res: Temp power. —
2026-06-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
914 COLORADO AV Res: Addition and remodel to create bedrooms 2 & 3, hall bath, laundry, and entr… EV charger New installation —
2026-06-08 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)
159 WAVERLEY ST Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-06-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
393 CALIFORNIA AV Comm: Install roof top heat pump system. heat pump New installation —
2026-06-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
860 MOANA CT Res: Remodel kitchen. Remove and replace french door at the dining room. Add cei… —
2026-06-08 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
2957 ALEXIS DR 25BLD-03067: project needs WGW review because a fire sprinkler sys is being inst… sprinkler —
2026-06-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
580 OXFORD AV RES MEP: Foundation repair using 6 screw jacks —
2026-06-08 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1237 SAN ANTONIO RD 23BLD-03045: Per the City Inspector's request, the following are updated: On A0.… —
2026-06-07 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)
4231 WILKIE WY Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-06-05 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)
2555 RAMONA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-06-05 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
156 WALTER HAYS DR Res MEP: Upgrade main electric Panel 100A to 200A same location 100A —
2026-06-05 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3176 SOUTH CT Res: Install foundation system to place state approved detached ADU. Add 225-amp… —
2026-06-05 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2733 BRYANT ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 25 sq replacement Re-roof —
2026-06-05 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3265 EL CAMINO REAL 25BLD-03205: Revision to include AMMC for dryer exhaust vent. —
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Permit Types in Palo Alto
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.

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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