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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2026-05-27 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 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
663 GEORGIA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Replace existing 100-amp sub-panel and breakers in the same location. replacement —
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
940 MATADERO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Temporary power post at 100Amps, required in order to supply power for consstruc… 100A —
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 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 Demolition
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
675 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO CA 94301 25BLD-03541During demolition we discovered an existing steel brace frame within … —
2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1564 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Temp power —
2026-05-27 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Project - Building Permit
941 WEBSTER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 MF: 'Bld 5' Repair damaged balconies, stairs per SB721 reports. Unit 900-deck, U… —
2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2383 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES MEP: Replacing old 40 Amps sub-panel and the knob-and-tube wires that are co… 40A —
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 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
941 WEBSTER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 MF: 'BLD 11' Repair damaged balconies, stairs per SB721 reports. Building 11: un… —
2026-05-27 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4150 BYRON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES: Interior alteration to the existing two family residence with the following… mini-split —
2026-05-26 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
947 ADDISON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 8.31 kW battery solar —
2026-05-26 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
325 COLLEGE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1400 sq replacement —
2026-05-26 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
455 GRANT AV, UNIT 7, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES MEP: Ductless heat pump multi-split addition. Run new electrical line for th… replacement —
2026-05-26 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1539 WALNUT DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Remove fireplace and windows. Install sliding patio door. BLD / _R-3 / VB —
2026-05-26 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3071 BRYANT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES: Temporary Power —
2026-05-26 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
435 TASSO ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Owner improvement spec space approximately 3,400 SF at 2nd floor Suite 225 for a… —
2026-05-26 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3125 MADDUX DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES: Conversion of existing carport and adjacent bedroom to 258 S.F. JADU, addit… heat pump New installation —
2026-05-26 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
190 PARK AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Addition and remodel to update first and second floor layout. Expand front … —
2026-05-26 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2451 MIDDLEFIELD RD, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES: Main house Roof mounted, grid tied solar, 12 panels solar —
2026-05-26 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
540 N CALIFORNIA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES: New two story single family residence over basement with an attached adu. L… 2-story residential New installation New construction —
2026-05-26 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
190 PARK AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Demo detached garage/accessory structure (590 sf) PLAN, UF —
2026-05-26 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3724 ORTEGA CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res MEP: Second floor bathroom lavy sink drain replacement replacement —
2026-05-26 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)
991 BLAIR CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-05-26 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3946 LOUIS RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES - Remodel ~1200SF in place of Hall Bath and Primary Bath. New skylight to be… heat pump replacement —
2026-05-26 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
540 N CALIFORNIA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES: Deconstruction of existing single family home and attached garage. —
2026-05-26 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
540 GUINDA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2900 sq replacement —
2026-05-26 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
806 E GREENWICH PL, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 4 window(s) and 1 sl… —
2026-05-26 Signage
Source type: Project - Building Permit
407 LYTTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 COM MEP: Sign permit for 'Demiya' —
2026-05-26 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
190 PARK AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Build a detached ADU with heat pump, heat pump water heater, and attached s… heat pump —
2026-05-26 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3886 ROSS RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES: installation of a new pergola and a prefabricated fire pit. Additionally, a… line work New installation —
2026-05-26 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4112 AMARANTA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES OVERHEAD MAIN PANEL UPGRADE FROM 100A TO 200A AND NEW MSP LOCATION, ~12 INCH… service panel New installation —
2026-05-24 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
780 UNIVERSITY AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3800 sq replacement —
2026-05-23 Interior Renovation
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
4163 PARK BL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-05-22 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
345 SHERIDAN AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-fami… replacement —
2026-05-22 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1189 WELCH RD, PALO ALTO CA 94304 COM: Project includes new door, suspended stage lighting supports, soffit niches… —
2026-05-22 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1808 CHANNING AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 650 sq replacement —
2026-05-22 HVAC
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
4207 PARK BL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES: *original permit not routed to WGW and Electric, this revision is to captur… furnace, heat pump, m… New installation —
2026-05-22 Interior Renovation
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
1215 HARRIET ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-05-22 Plumbing
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
310 COLORADO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 25BLD-02084: Eliminate fire sprinkler requirement. Retain (e) water service and … line work —
2026-05-21 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2060 BIRCH ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 DING Install a 4.5 DC kW roof-mounted photovoltaic system —
2026-05-21 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
218 FOREST AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Utilizing existing electrical infrastructure, install two new 100A electrical pa… 100A New installation —
2026-05-21 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
627 TENNYSON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Like-for-like interior remodel of the existing powder room and master bathr… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-05-21 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3798 NATHAN WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res : Installation of one Level 2 EV charging station with associated electrical… EV charger New installation —
2026-05-21 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
74 ERSTWILD CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Bathroom remodel. Replaced (E) window with (N) window at the same location,… —
2026-05-21 Windows & Doors
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3760 EL CENTRO ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 25BLD-03211: Revision to replace the existing doors and windows of the Living / … —
2026-05-21 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2399 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES: Interior residential remodel of approximately 430 SF including kitchen remo… —
2026-05-21 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
267 WALTER HAYS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES: trenchless sewer replacement from building to property line line work 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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