Palo Alto Building Permits & Property Data

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1,282 indexed permits · Palo Alto, California.

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Palo Alto building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 1,226
Newest permit 2026-08-03

PermitGrab tracks 1,282 building permits in Palo Alto, CA as of 2026-08-03. Permits updated daily.

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2026-08-04
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Updated today · live from city records
Palo Alto had 436 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 86 hvac, 72 general construction and 60 roofing.

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1,282 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-07-16 Roofing 737 OREGON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup…
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech 804 LINCOLN AV, United States Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con…
2026-07-16 Electrical 1121 LINCOLN AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Install electrical service to detached shed
2026-07-16 Demolition 1729 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res : Deconstruct house
2026-07-16 Demolition 1729 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res : demo swimming pool
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech 1729 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res : Deconstruct accessory structure
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech 2781 ROSS RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res MEP: Replace main line and install clean out
2026-07-16 General Construction 250 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 This is a test record. Please ignore.
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech 4023 ORME ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 DETACHED ADU ADDRESS
2026-07-16 General Construction 250 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 TEST PLEASE IGNORE ×2
2026-07-16 General Construction 186 EVERETT AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 26BLD-00917: Revision to install siding at the right side (west wall) of the det…
2026-07-16 General Construction 250 SHERMAN AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 19000-03295: Revision to include final smoke control report.
2026-07-16 General Construction 1729 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: New SFR 3,553 SF
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech 1729 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Detached Adu 746 SF
2026-07-16 Electrical 4290 MANUELA WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES Install new electric induction stovetop and oven in Kitchen. Install new out…
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech 505 E CHARLESTON RD, PALO ALTO CA 94306 25BLD-00147 reflecting field clarifications and adjustments to architectural, st…
2026-07-16 General Construction 1729 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 1729 Emerson St Unit A
2026-07-15 General Construction ADU under 26BLD-00783
2026-07-15 Electrical 325 ALMA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res Mep: Upsize (2) existing electrical services from 240V 60A/2P to 240V 125A/2…
2026-07-15 General Construction ADU under 26BLD-00777
2026-07-15 Demolition 2596 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Deconstruct front residence 1336sf in preparation for new construction. Plans in…
2026-07-15 HVAC/Mech 542 EVERETT AV, UNIT A, PALO ALTO CA 94301 MF MEP: Install heat pump condenser
2026-07-15 Plumbing 3700 CARLSON CIR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Sewer upper lateral line replacement under concrete – Trenchless Method and…
2026-07-15 Electrical 2596 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Temp power
2026-07-15 HVAC/Mech 2596 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 New detached ADU. See plans under new two-story home with attached garage 26BLD-…
2026-07-15 Electrical 4119 PARK BL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: Main panel upgrade from 100A to 200A on the same location
2026-07-15 HVAC/Mech 2596 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 New two-story home with attached garage. Includes plans for new detached ADU und…
2026-07-15 Demolition 2596 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Demolish detached garage in preparation new home and detached ADU. Plans include…
2026-07-15 Demolition 2598 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Deconstruct rear residence 1441sf in preparation for new construction. See plans…
2026-07-15 HVAC/Mech 891 MOANA CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp…
2026-07-15 HVAC/Mech 637 CHANNING AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Adding a gas fireplace insert
2026-07-15 Structural 138 BYRON ST, United States Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a…
2026-07-15 Demolition 530 LYTTON AV, SUITE 200, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Com: Interior non-structural demo only (17,386 sf)
2026-07-15 Electrical 451 ALGER DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Temporary power.
2026-07-15 HVAC/Mech 2501 EMBARCADERO WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 24BLD-01567: Deferred submittal: Local AWPS Membrane Filtration System Anchorage…
2026-07-15 Electrical 757 E CHARLESTON RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Upgrade electrical service to 200-amps, same location.
2026-07-15 Plumbing 767 TALISMAN CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Water Heater (gas): One gas water heater, not tankless, same number of BTUs or l…
2026-07-14 Electrical 3241 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: 100 - 200 Amp Main panel upgrade overhead located on the exterior backside …
2026-07-14 General Construction 250 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 ADU Master permit for state approved detached (463 sf) 1-bedroom accessory dwell…
2026-07-14 HVAC/Mech 4345 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 25BLD-00879: Revision to the 4335/4345 El Camino site improvement plans to add 5…
2026-07-14 Structural 770 MORENO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel.
2026-07-14 Windows/Doors 3634 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 2 window(s) and 0 sl…
2026-07-14 HVAC/Mech 604 TOWLE WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con…
2026-07-14 HVAC/Mech 728 CHRISTINE DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace…
2026-07-14 Roofing 611 WELLSBURY WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup…
2026-07-14 Roofing 1492 WEBSTER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup…
2026-07-14 General Construction 3358 KIPLING ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 24bld-01773: Revision to add gas meter for the gas stove in the main house kitch…
2026-07-14 HVAC/Mech 966 Blair Ct BLK-CT, United States Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con…
2026-07-14 Windows/Doors 1040 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 13 window(s) and 3 s…
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No contractor lead data available for Palo Alto. The city's permit feed publishes addresses and project values but doesn't expose contractor names. Property-owner and permit details are still available below.

Permit Types in Palo Alto
Construction Activity in Palo Alto

New building permits in Palo Alto, California indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Palo Alto Building Permits

Palo Alto, California processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 1282+ Palo Alto building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Palo Alto requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Palo Alto.

How Contractors Use Palo Alto Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Palo Alto use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Palo Alto building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Palo Alto electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Palo Alto open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Palo Alto this week?

PermitGrab indexes 1,282 building permits in Palo Alto, with new filings from the city's permit feed on every refresh.

How fresh is Palo Alto permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Palo Alto is dated 2026-08-03. Updated daily • newest record from 1d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Palo Alto right now?

In the last 30 days, Palo Alto permitting activity covers 436 new building permits. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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The motivated-seller list

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How to look up Palo Alto building permits

Search recent Palo Alto, CA building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Palo Alto building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Palo Alto Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palo Alto Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Palo Alto?

PermitGrab currently tracks 1282 building permits in Palo Alto, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Palo Alto permit data?

PermitGrab collects Palo Alto daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Palo Alto?

Contractors find leads in Palo Alto by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Who buys this data?

Palo Alto permit & owner data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Palo Alto = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Palo Alto GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Palo Alto addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Palo Alto are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Palo Alto renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Palo Alto permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Palo Alto mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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