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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2026-06-01 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
445 WILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Install PV (3.65 kW) 9 module, flush mount system. 3.65 kW 9 panels solar —
2026-06-01 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3866 CORINA WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 26 sq replacement —
2026-06-01 Structural
Source type: Project - Building Permit
880 ASPEN WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Voluntary seismic retrofit. —
2026-06-01 Signage
Source type: Project - Building Permit
555 UNIVERSITY AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 COM MEP: 'Venture Dock' (DBA of Falcon X Global Innovation Partners LLC.) Two (2… —
2026-06-01 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)
660 PALO ALTO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 2 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-06-01 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
372 CREEKSIDE DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: 1" earthquake shut off valve replacement at gas meter. replacement —
2026-05-31 Interior Renovation
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
543 SEALE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. ×2 —
2026-05-29 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
903 E MEADOW DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: deconstruction of the existing house —
2026-05-29 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
903 E MEADOW DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Temp power —
2026-05-29 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
223 MARGARITA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1400 sq replacement —
2026-05-29 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
909 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES: Re-Roof: Remove existing roof system to decking. Install new underlayment, … 19 sq shingle replacement —
2026-05-29 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
903 E MEADOW DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: new two story SFR 2282 sf with attached garage and ADU 557 25PLN-00208 New installation HVAC installation —
2026-05-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
731 PAUL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-05-29 Structural
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2746 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Foundation Repair install 2 push piers —
2026-05-29 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3101 PARK BL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Com: Install 2 outlets —
2026-05-29 Electrical
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
2515 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 26BLD-00087: Core drilling through the concrete slab to access the underground g… —
2026-05-28 Electrical
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
2963 OTTERSON CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 25BLD-01477: Revision to include a 400 amp main service panel (not split 400A). … 400A service panel —
2026-05-28 Electrical
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
722 MARION AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 24BLD-00956: Revision to change meter and panel model. —
2026-05-28 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Project - Building Permit
50 CRESCENT DR, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: landscape improvements, deck construction, driveway and pedestrian access g… —
2026-05-28 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2671 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Outdoor kitchen including potable water, sanitary waste water, and electric… —
2026-05-28 Plumbing
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
975 ROBLE RIDGE, PALO ALTO CA 94306 25bld-01874: Revision for the routing of the Garage and the ADU sewer laterals, … line work —
2026-05-28 Electrical
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
220 IRIS WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 23BLD-03610: Revision to relocate the electrical service. —
2026-05-28 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
420 PALM ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Install PV (3.52 kW) 8 module flush mount system with ESS (13.5 kWh) BLD, F… 3.52 kW 8 panels 13.5 kWh battery battery solar —
2026-05-28 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Project - Building Permit
947 MORENO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res Mep: Install 2 way cleanout in patio area in front yard all work in private … —
2026-05-28 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
762 WILDWOOD LN, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Guest bathroom remodel like for like including removing a non-load bearing … like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-05-28 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
785 ALLEN CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Deconstruct single family residence (1813 sf). PLAN, ELEC, WGW, UF, ZW —
2026-05-28 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4267 SUZANNE DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Replacement siding. Remove all existing siding. Install a new OSB 3/8c. Ins… replacement —
2026-05-28 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
785 ALLEN CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Temporary power. ELEC —
2026-05-28 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
882 EMERSON ST, STE A, PALO ALTO CA 94301 COM: Replacing four (4) existing rooftop gas-electric HVAC units with four (4) n… heat pump New installation —
2026-05-28 Interior Renovation
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… —
2026-05-28 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
785 ALLEN CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Building 1-story single family residence with attached garage, heat pumps, … —
2026-05-28 Solar
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1027 BRYANT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 25BLD-03188: Whole plan set revised due to the addition of one more inverter, ES… battery —
2026-05-28 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)
151 LOWELL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
940 MATADERO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Temporary power post at 100Amps, required in order to supply power for consstruc… 100A —
2026-05-27 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
941 WEBSTER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 MF: 'BLD 13' Repair damaged balconies, stairs per SB721 reports. Building 13: un… —
2026-05-27 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1022 WEBSTER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES MEP: Solar 7.470kW + ESS 7.47 kW battery solar —
2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
795 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO CA 94301 SUTTER HEALTH Interior tenant improvement to lower level lobby including enclosi… —
2026-05-27 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)
4348 SILVA CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
2707 RAMONA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 24BLD-00896: Repurpose closet on the 2nd floor to a utility closet for subpanel. —
2026-05-27 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1145 MIDDLEFIELD RD, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: First level guest bathroom remodel —
2026-05-27 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1395 PARKINSON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1700 sq replacement —
2026-05-27 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1021 FOREST CT, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res Mep: .Sewer repipe, water re pipe, and two way clean out line work repipe —
2026-05-27 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)
175 HEATHER LN, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 2 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-05-27 HVAC
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
404 PEPPER AV, UNIT 404, PALO ALTO CA 94306 26BLD-01178: Replace gas water heater with heat pump water heater in the outdoor… heat pump replacement —
2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1564 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Temp power —
2026-05-27 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
941 WEBSTER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 MF: 'BLD 6' Repair damaged balconies, stairs per SB721 reports. —
2026-05-27 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
941 WEBSTER ST, BLDG, PALO ALTO CA 94301 MF: 'BLD 16' Repair damaged balconies, stairs per SB721 reports. —
2026-05-27 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3362 RAMONA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Trenchless main sewer replacement from building to property line line work replacement —
2026-05-27 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3050 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 MF: Re roof building with units 3050-3058.Tear off: Composition Shingles. Put on… shingle tear off replacement —
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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.

How to use Palo Alto permit data

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Who appears in Palo Alto permit records?

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.

How to look up Palo Alto building permits

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