2,619 indexed permits · Palo Alto, California.
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| Active contractors | 1 |
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| Newest permit | 2026-11-01 |
PermitGrab tracks 2,619 building permits in Palo Alto, CA as of 2026-11-01.
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| Date | Type | Value | Address | Contractor / Status | Save |
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| 2026-05-04 |
Interior Renovation Source type: Project - Building Permit
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— | 290 W CHARLESTON RD, PALO ALTO CA 94306 | — | |
| 2026-05-04 |
Electrical Source type: Project - Building Permit
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— | 457 TENNYSON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 | — | |
| 2026-05-04 |
Signage Source type: Project - Building Permit
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— | 220 UNIVERSITY AV, UNIT B, PALO ALTO CA 94301 | — | |
| 2026-05-04 |
Structural Source type: Revision-Building Permit
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— | 4061 VERDOSA DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 | — | |
| 2026-05-04 |
Electrical Source type: Revision-Building Permit
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— | 3001 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 | — | |
| 2026-05-03 |
Interior Renovation Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
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— | 1133 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 | — | |
| 2026-05-01 |
Roofing Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
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— | 1431 ARCADIA PL, PALO ALTO CA 94303 | ×2 — | |
| 2026-05-01 |
Windows & Doors Source type: Windows & Sliding Doors: Retrofit or replacement with same size (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
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— | 2061 TASSO ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 | — | |
| 2026-05-01 |
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)
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— | 527 HALE ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 | — | |
| 2026-05-01 |
Interior Renovation Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
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— | 111 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 | — | |
| 2026-04-30 |
Roofing Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
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— | 2599 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 | — | |
| 2026-04-30 |
Roofing Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
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— | 813 ROSS CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 | — | |
| 2026-04-30 |
Electrical Source type: Revision-Building Permit
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— | 624 KEATS CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 | — | |
| 2026-04-30 |
General Construction Source type: Revision-Building Permit
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— | 180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE N313, PALO ALTO CA 94304 | — | |
| 2026-04-30 |
Electrical Source type: Project - Building Permit
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— | 180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE AA1030, PALO ALTO CA 94304 | — | |
| 2026-04-30 |
HVAC Source type: Revision-Building Permit
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— | 2501 EMBARCADERO WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 | — | |
| 2026-04-30 |
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)
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— | 3930 BIBBITS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 | — | |
| 2026-04-30 |
Plumbing Source type: Water line: Re-pipe water system (interior only, no sewer lines, detached single-family and duplex only)
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— | 2680 RAMONA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 | — |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Search recent Palo Alto, CA building permits by address, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Palo Alto building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume, see the Palo Alto Permit Pulse.
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PermitGrab currently tracks 2,619 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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