Palo Alto Building Permits & Property Data

2,629 indexed permits · Palo Alto, California.

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Newest permit 2026-11-02

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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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-10-21 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
887 LOMA VERDE AV Res: Remove chimney and fireplace and replace with electrcial fire place. Remode… —
2026-10-21 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
882 EMERSON ST, STE C COM: Installation of a non-illuminated wall sign. The sign will be constructed o… —
2026-10-21 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
409 SHERMAN AV COM: Minor remodel and U&O. "Trustero' occupies all floors. Project consists of … —
2026-10-21 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE AA1070 COM: 'Warby Parker' Space #AA1070: Temporary construction barricade - 12' - Type… —
2026-10-21 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
317 SHASTA DR 24BLD-02887: Revised specification for outdoor heat pumps. No change to project … —
2026-10-21 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3553 ALMA ST, APT 7 Multi-Fam Unit 7: Remodel kitchen, cabinets and appliances. Install washer and d… —
2026-10-21 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE AA1020 COM: 'Vuori' Space #AA1020: Temporary construction barricade - 12' - Type A Para… —
2026-10-21 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)
246 VENTURA AV Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… —
2026-10-21 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
1590 MADRONO AV Address assignment for an ADU 1590 MADRONO AV UNIT A —
2026-10-21 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
433 KINGSLEY AV Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and … —
2026-10-21 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
829 WAVERLEY ST 22bld-03212: Revised architectural, structural drawings per owner preferences, i… —
2026-10-21 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
754 MATADERO AV Res: Convert detached garage into ADU (725sf). See plans in 26BLD-03038 725 sf —
2026-10-21 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
176 WAVERLEY ST MF MEP: Install a two way building sewer cleanout on private property and perfor… —
2026-10-21 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)
850 CENTER DR Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… commercial —
2026-10-21 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE D87 26BLD-01539: Deferred submittal for Installation of stockroom shelving for exist… —
2026-10-21 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
2704 LOUIS RD 25bld-01191: .Revision to the Title 24 energy design for the first floor to prov… —
2026-10-21 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
631 KENDALL AV Address for a detached ADU. —
2026-10-21 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
725 GUINDA ST Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 500 sq 500 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-21 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
754 MATADERO AV Res: Main house interior remodel (2036sf) with an addition (1159sf) and garage (… 1,444 sf —
2026-10-21 General Construction
Source type: Furnace: Replacement in same location, no A/C or heat pumps (detached single-family, duplex, and single condo/apartment unit)
1613 MARIPOSA AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 replacement furnace(s) or wall… residential —
2026-10-21 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2147 BELLVIEW DR Res: Voluntary seismic retrofit —
2026-10-20 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3161 EMERSON ST 26BLD-01984: Service upgrade electric panel from 100 AMP TO 200 AMP 200A service panel Panel service —
2026-10-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
471 EMERSON ST Non-illuminated signs for AKOOL 26PLN-00295 —
2026-10-20 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2333 SOUTH CT RES: Install 40A EV charger. 40A EV charger New installation —
2026-10-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
441 CAROLINA LN Res Mep : Liner-upper sewer lateral house two way clean out installation —
2026-10-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
844 E CHARLESTON RD Apex AI: Install PV (60 kW) 144 modules on a ballast system, with ESS (122 kWh). 60 kW 144 panels 122 kWh battery battery solar —
2026-10-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4260 NEWBERRY CT Res MEP: Replace approx. 50 ft of sewer line via trenchless —
2026-10-20 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)
515 GEORGIA AV Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-10-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
755 PAGE MILL RD, STE A100 Owner Improvements ~4000SF include interior improvements and 3000sf site improve… 4,000 sf —
2026-10-20 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
798 ALLEN CT Deconstruction of E SFR —
2026-10-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2451 BRYANT ST Res: Convert existing garage to JADU (246sqft). Install new mini split HVAC syst… 246 sf —
2026-10-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
250 HAMILTON AV City of Palo Alto: Replace water booster and pressure tank with a skid system. R… —
2026-10-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
798 ALLEN CT Temp power —
2026-10-20 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3876 GROVE AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 4000 sq 4,000 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-20 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
900 ARASTRADERO RD Spec space improvement of an existing office building within a larger campus com… —
2026-10-20 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)
3472 ALMA VILLAGE CIR Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… commercial —
2026-10-20 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
391 EDLEE AV Res: Remove a existing tar and gravel and install modified bitumen (torch down).… 22 sq flat New installation New roof —
2026-10-20 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
795 COASTLAND DR Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 13 window(s) and 2 s… —
2026-10-20 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
908 E MEADOW DR Res: Demo tar and gravel install shingles with double underlayment or peel and s… 26 sq shingle New installation New roof —
2026-10-20 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1004 EMERSON ST RES: Demolish detached garage to make room for new detached ADU New construction —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
745 BARRON AV Res: Remodel detached carport to meet code compliance. Remove unpermitted electr… —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3421 THOMAS DR Res: Replacement of existing beam. Install new brackets and paint exterior to ma… —
2026-10-19 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1595 HAMILTON AV 26BLD-01327 SERVICE TO 200 AMP SAME LOCATION 200A —
2026-10-19 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3876 GROVE AV Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-fami… replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-19 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
831 SUTTER AV Res: Deconstruction of existing structure —
2026-10-19 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
50 CRESCENT DR 23bld-03596: Revision to add 153 square foot exterior side yard attached storage… —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1468 EDGEWOOD DR Res: Construct one-story single-family residence (4830sqft) with basement and at… 4,830 sf 1-story residential —
2026-10-19 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3257 KIPLING ST Res: Deconstruction of single-family residence with attached garage (1902sqft) —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
400 HAMILTON AV Add a barrier arm at driveway entrance and some parking restriping. —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
831 SUTTER AV Res MEP: Temp Power —
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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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PermitGrab currently tracks 2,629 building permits in Palo Alto, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

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Palo Alto renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
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