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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2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3257 KIPLING ST Res: Construct two story single family residence (3227SF) with attached one car … 3,227 sf 2-story residential —
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)
511 WASHINGTON AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2300 sq 2,300 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-19 New Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3257 KIPLING ST Res: Construct detached ADU (587SF). See plans in 26BLD-03004 587 sf —
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
3421 THOMAS DR Res: Replacement of existing beam. Install new brackets and paint exterior to ma… —
2026-10-19 Interior Renovation
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
3593 ARBUTUS AV Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3423 HILLVIEW AV Comm Bldg HTC: Owner improvement to remodel the cafeteria area. Add walls, light… —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
164 HAMILTON AV GIGASCALE CAPITAL U&O for Venture capital company and Address change for entire … —
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)
1041 CHANNING AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2300 sq 2,300 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-19 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
831 SUTTER AV Res: Deconstruction of existing structure —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3757 CORINA WY Res MEP: Replace and relocate gas tank water heater with a gas tankless water he… —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
78 MORTON ST Res address request Construct new ADU ~745 sf. The project also includes constru… 745 sf —
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 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)
1575 HAMILTON AV Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3425 HILLVIEW AV Comm Bldg HTA: Remodel lobby and bathrooms on the 1st floor. Update electrical a… —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
831 SUTTER AV Res MEP: Temp Power —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2793 RAMONA ST Res MEP: Install new 50 amp EV charger outlet and dedicated circuit 50A EV charger New installation —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1085 EMERSON ST Res Mep: Connect a new single gas meter to the existing gas line coming into the… —
2026-10-18 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
707 OREGON AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3900 sq 3,900 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-18 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
1026 AMARILLO AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-10-18 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
— Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and … —
2026-10-16 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)
527 HILBAR LN Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential ×2 —
2026-10-16 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 —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1411 ARCADIA PL RES REPAIR AND RESTORATION !1400SF OF A FIRE-DAMAGED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE: RE… 1,400 sf residential —
2026-10-16 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3733 ORTEGA CT Res: Remodel kitchen, staircase and landing, replace windows, add sky lights add… —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
78 MORTON ST Construct new ADU ~745 sf. The project also includes construction of a rear deck… 745 sf —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
637 CHANNING AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. residential —
2026-10-16 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)
580 GREEN MANOR CT Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… commercial —
2026-10-16 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3410 HILLVIEW AV Replacement of like for like Rooftop Trane 130 Ton Intellipaks. replacement —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2491 AZTEC WY Res Mep: sewer repipe w/risers, copper repipe, gas re pipe like for like like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-10-16 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)
730 ELLSWORTH PL Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
725 UNIVERSITY AV Spec space Interior NON-Structural Deconstruction of existing Spec Suite, which … —
2026-10-16 New Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
78 MORTON ST Res new detached accessory structure with washer dryer. (see plans under 26BLD-0… New construction —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3704 HERON WY Res Mep: Electric induction range installation —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
809 NEWELL RD Res MEP: Main panel upgrade from 100A to 200 A no added load. Panel will stay at… 100A service panel Panel service —
2026-10-16 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3100 HANOVER ST 25BLD-03773 - Add scope add rooftop mechanical hvac —
2026-10-16 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
435 COLORADO AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3500 sq 3,500 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1501 PAGE MILL RD Earlier this year, one of HP's gas valves failed, resulting in a leak. We repair… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-10-16 Interior Renovation
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
3423 ASHTON CT Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
988 LAWRENCE LN Res Mep: trenchless slab sewer repair —
2026-10-16 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
78 MORTON ST Res demolition for detached garage in preparation for new ADU —
2026-10-15 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
770 HOMER AV Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-fami… replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-15 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
567 KENDALL AV Res Mep: Temp power —
2026-10-15 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2165 NEWELL RD Res MEP: Replace waterline from city meter to house meter via trenchless. Approx… —
2026-10-15 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
1030 GREENWOOD AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-10-15 General Construction
Source type: Gas line: Like-for like gas line repair (all uses allowed)
1568 MARIPOSA AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for an emergency gas leak repair. residential —
2026-10-15 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
1118 TAHOE LN Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-10-15 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
3704 HERON WY Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
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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.

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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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