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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Permit data through 2026-11-02

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2026-06-05 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
855 CALIFORNIA AV Adding in 4 new HHW boilers in same place of where Steam boilers use to be —
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, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 25 sq replacement —
2026-06-05 Interior Renovation
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… —
2026-06-05 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)
159 WAVERLEY 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
1972 IVY LN Res MEP: Main panel upgrade from 100A to 200A, same place service panel Panel service —
2026-06-05 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
376 COLLEGE AV Multi-Fam: Re-roof (75 sqs / comp shingles) deck to remain. shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-06-05 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4134 WILKIE WY Res MEP: Main panel upgrade from 100A to 200A on the same location service panel Panel service —
2026-06-05 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
823 FOREST AV Res: Install heat pump water heater, and electrical circuit to service cook top.… —
2026-06-05 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)
3448 COWPER CT Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-06-05 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
745 BARRON AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 4 window(s) and 1 sl… —
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 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)
2555 RAMONA ST Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-06-05 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
634 FULTON ST Res MEP: Will replace approximately 30 ft. of the existing sewer line from the h… —
2026-06-05 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
451 ALGER DR RES: Addition of a 338 SF attached ADU to the rear side of the building. Remodel… 338 sf —
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)
3297 MIDDLEFIELD RD Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 20 sq replacement Re-roof —
2026-06-05 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2555 RAMONA ST Res MEP: Main panel upgrade100A to 200A in same location 100A —
2026-06-05 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
731 PAUL AV Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-06-05 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
360 COLLEGE AV Multi-Fam: Re-roof (75 sqs / comp shingles) deck to remain. shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
840 MIRANDA GREEN Res Mep: Replace the upper sewer lateral for a length of 75 feet, via trenchless… —
2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
141 HEATHER LN Res: Sewer line from crawl space to property clean out line work —
2026-06-04 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
759 COWPER ST C1-CW-SFH-Addition & Alteration-RES: addition/remodel to include convert existin… —
2026-06-04 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
660 PALO ALTO AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2300 sq 2,300 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-06-04 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
888 ROBB RD Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 700 sq 700 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-06-04 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)
235 WALTER HAYS DR Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… residential —
2026-06-04 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
725 GUINDA ST Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
3165 MADDUX DR Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-06-04 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1710 NEWELL RD 20000-01267 Clarifications MEP and details. Relocate upper hvac unit in existing… —
2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1523 PORTOLA AV RES: Install (1) 240V 50-amp GFCI circuit. Install (2) Emporia Pro Load-Sharing … 240V New installation —
2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3907 MIDDLEFIELD RD, UNIT F RES remodel 200sf convert two existing adjacent hallway closets into one larger … 200 sf —
2026-06-04 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
855 CALIFORNIA AV, Suite A 25BLD-02813. Replacing HVAC units on the roof, ADA parking maintenance, relocati… —
2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
33 ENCINA AV LifeMoves Opportunity Center: Water damage repair to # 510, #210, #215 #306 and … like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
102 UNIVERSITY AV, STE 2A UO only for "Odyssey Systems, Inc" Tenant to occupy 5,577sf on second floor for … 5,577 sf —
2026-06-04 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
812 FOREST AV 25BLD-00786: Revision to install a prefabricated sauna to the site. —
2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1451 MIDDLEFIELD RD C1-ML-COM-EV-(9) level 2 EV Charging Stations that shall be installed at the Jun… —
2026-06-04 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
480 JACOBS CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 MF: Installation of a ductless heat pump on the ground (removal of the existing … furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-06-04 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
755 PAGE MILL RD COM REROOF 137SQ Remove existing clay tile and replace in kind. Like for like. 1… 137 sq tile replacement Re-roof —
2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1410 MIDDLEFIELD RD Res: Second floor open pergola over existing garage (currently an open terrace).… —
2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
401 WEBSTER ST, APT 408 R/R HVAC fan coil system on 5th floor break room —
2026-06-04 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)
159 WAVERLEY ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4171 DAKE AV RES: upgrade main panel to 200 amps. Install 3 mini split systems: 1 - 24K BTU s… 200A New installation —
2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2185 PARK BL COM: 'Night Fall AI' Standalone Use and Occupancy —
2026-06-04 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
760 SAN ANTONIO RD 25BLD-03276: 1. New exterior door within recessed alcove provides access to the … —
2026-06-04 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
4255 RUTHELMA AV Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
401 WEBSTER ST, APT 306 R/R HVAC fan coil system in apt#306 —
2026-06-04 Interior Renovation
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
206 EVERETT AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
944 BOYCE AV Res Mep: Installation of Level 2 50A BMW Wall box EV Charging Station 50A New installation —
2026-06-04 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1560 CASTILLEJA AV Res Mep: Replace the main water service line from the city meter to the main shu… —
2026-06-04 HVAC
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
3165 MADDUX DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… heat pump replacement —
2026-06-04 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
660 PALO ALTO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 24 sq replacement —
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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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