Palo Alto Building Permits & Property Data

2,619 indexed permits · Palo Alto, California.

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PermitGrab tracks 2,619 building permits in Palo Alto, CA as of 2026-11-01.

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2026-11-02
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Source date: 2026-11-01

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2026-05-07 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
451 W MEADOW DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 MF MEP: Installation of a ductless heat pump outdoor unit and three wall-mounted… furnace, heat pump New installation —
2026-05-07 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
325 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 COM: Re-roof of retail store(s) - overlay (no disposal) existing tar & gravel ro… tpo replacement —
2026-05-06 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
949 SCOTT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Install EV charger (48-amp / level 2) interior of the garage. —
2026-05-06 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
317 SHASTA DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-fami… replacement —
2026-05-06 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
640 HOMER AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3000 sq replacement —
2026-05-06 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1341 TASSO ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Replace and install water service from water meter to existing connection a… replacement —
2026-05-06 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit Revision
3390 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for an amendment to a residential SolarAPP+ permit at 3390 SOUTH … —
2026-05-06 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)
590 ASHTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-05-06 Plumbing
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
3019 ALMA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Multi-family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. —
2026-05-06 Windows & Doors
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
281 W MEADOW DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 24bld-02391: Revision to plan Delta 3 to replace existing windows, existing entr… —
2026-05-06 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
624 WELLSBURY WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: 50 Amp EV charger located on the left front side of the house 50A EV charger —
2026-05-06 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Project - Building Permit
355 EL DORADO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Remove existing siding on house, side gables and front garage gable. Remove… —
2026-05-06 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
710 TORREYA CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res Replacement of BLDG and PROP line cleanouts and pipebursting approx. 30ft fr… replacement —
2026-05-05 Plumbing
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)
541 FULTON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… tankless replacement —
2026-05-05 HVAC
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1060 LINCOLN AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 25bld-02357: Revision to relocate existing heat pump condenser unit from rear ya… AC, heat pump —
2026-05-05 HVAC
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1337 PITMAN AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 25bld-02263: Revision plan revision to remove additional trees around perimeter … replacement —
2026-05-05 Interior Renovation
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
3020 HIGGINS PL, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-05-05 HVAC
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
— Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached resident… solar ×2 —
2026-05-05 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2331 TASSO ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 1300 sq replacement —
2026-05-05 Electrical
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
221 NEVADA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 25BLD-02028: Revision of removal and replacement of street tree, revised water m… replacement —
2026-05-05 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1500 WEBSTER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 4100 sq replacement —
2026-05-05 Interior Renovation
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
580 SUZANNE CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-05-05 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
786 ALLEN CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 8.56 kW battery solar —
2026-05-05 Interior Renovation
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
779 MAPLEWOOD AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-05-05 HVAC
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
163 MONROE DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… heat pump replacement —
2026-05-05 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
427 FOREST AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 C1-CW-MFR meter back replacement with service upgrade to 400amps. Interior elect… 400A service panel replacement —
2026-05-05 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)
4140 ABEL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… heat pump New installation —
2026-05-05 Windows & Doors
Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
4020 CAMPANA DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 2 window(s) and 0 sl… —
2026-05-05 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Project - Building Permit
747 LOMA VERDE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Multi-Fam: Repair all decks and associated railings. —
2026-05-05 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
451 WILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES Install a Level 2 EV charger (240V, 24A) at exterior wall of residence. Inst… 24A EV charger New installation —
2026-05-05 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Project - Building Permit
779 GARLAND DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Install EV charger (48-amp / level 2) exterior of the garage. —
2026-05-05 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
877 THORNWOOD DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES: interior remodeling of the kitchen & common areas of an existing single-fam… replacement —
2026-05-05 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
2775 BRYANT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 11.98 kW battery solar —
2026-05-05 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
2310 PRINCETON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 4.57 kW battery solar —
2026-05-05 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3000 HANOVER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94304 TESLA: Install (4) turnstiles and (2) doors and replace 11 exterior security bol… replacement —
2026-05-04 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)
2002 TASSO ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-05-04 Electrical
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3001 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 A120, A130 - New 4th standpipe added to residential floors, IDF closet and doors… 30A New installation —
2026-05-04 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Project - Building Permit
698 MATADERO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Replace sewer line in garage slab out to clean out in driveway. Repair slab… —
2026-05-04 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
457 TENNYSON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Temporary power. —
2026-05-04 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
290 W CHARLESTON RD, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Minor remodel of home (129SF) —
2026-05-04 HVAC
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4085 LAGUNA WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: Installing two 30A AC disconnects AC —
2026-05-04 Signage
Source type: Project - Building Permit
220 UNIVERSITY AV, UNIT B, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Zingster's: Install illuminated wall sign. —
2026-05-04 HVAC
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3455 PARK BL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 ( 25BLD-00196 ) Revising plans to remove one screwjack and adding one post —
2026-05-04 Plumbing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
547 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Comm: Interior plumbing repair through slab on grade foundation. —
2026-05-04 Structural
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
4061 VERDOSA DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 25BLD-02516: Revision to update beam, footing, decreased roof eave width and str… —
2026-05-04 Electrical
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3071 BRYANT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 25BLD-02538: Upgrade and relocation of main electrical service panel. Was not ro… service panel —
2026-05-04 Structural
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
180 EL CAMINO REAL, BLDG FF, PALO ALTO CA 94304 23BLD-02882: Structural for Partial Roof Framing Plan to show that the added roo… —
2026-05-04 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
457 TENNYSON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Deconstruction of a single-family residence. (774 sf) —
2026-05-04 Electrical
Source type: Project - Building Permit
457 TENNYSON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 C1-SB/CW-Res: Build a 2-story single family residence with JADU, heat pump, wate… —
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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 2,619+ Palo Alto building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-01 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 2,619 building permits in Palo Alto. New records appear as they are available from the source.

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The most recent permit indexed for Palo Alto is dated 2026-11-01. Newest permit date: 2026-11-01. 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 2,619 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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