Palo Alto Building Permits & Property Data

2,619 indexed permits · Palo Alto, California.

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

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Permit data through 2026-11-01

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-10-15 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
775 MAYVIEW AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-10-15 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
464 CHURCHILL AV 25bld-00907: Revision to window schedule elevations, door schedules, updated roo… —
2026-10-15 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
562 IRVEN CT Res: Deconstruction of detached garage —
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 —
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)
710 CHIMALUS DR Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2800 sq 2,800 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-15 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
2385 WAVERLEY ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-10-15 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
562 IRVEN CT Temp power —
2026-10-15 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
712 ELLSWORTH PL Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-10-15 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)
81 KIRBY PL Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-10-15 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3100 HANOVER ST GAURDANT HEALTH THIS IS A 4,631 SQ. FT. INTERIOR IMPROVEMENT IN AN EXISTING BUIL… 4,631 sf —
2026-10-15 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
3730 GROVE AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-10-15 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
260 SHERIDAN AV Spec space Office tenant improvement across floors 2-4. New partitions, offices … —
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: Project - Building Permit
567 KENDALL AV Res Mep: Temp power —
2026-10-15 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4015 MIRANDA AV Comm: Interior non-structural demo only, at the 1st and 2nd floor. —
2026-10-15 Interior Renovation
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
618 WILDWOOD LN Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-10-15 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
101 ALMA ST, UNIT 908 MFR remodel 1200sf kitchen and both bathrooms in same location. updating finishe… —
2026-10-15 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1560 UNIVERSITY AV Res MEP: Whole house Copper water repipe and replacing the main line with 1.5" C… —
2026-10-15 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
562 IRVEN CT Res: Deconstruction of SFR —
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 —
2026-10-14 Interior Renovation
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
640 KENDALL AV Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
882 EMERSON ST, STE C COM: 'One Dental Palo Alto' Standalone Certificate of use and occupancy. —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
993 LAWRENCE LN Res MEP: Replace sewer line —
2026-10-14 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
831 LOMA VERDE AV 26BLD-02631: Revision to replace waterline. —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1501 PAGE MILL RD ARCHITECTURAL: PROVIDE LAYOUT OF RELOCATED FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT. STRUCTURAL: … —
2026-10-14 Windows & Doors
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1501 PAGE MILL RD TESLA OFFICE TI 1400SF THIS PROJECT CONSISTS OF CONVERTING PORTION OF EXISTING C… —
2026-10-14 Roofing
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4060 NELSON DR RES: Re-roof. Tear-off 1 layer of existing roof, Install 1 layer of 60 mil WHITE… tear off replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
3575 LA MATA WY Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
751 SOUTHAMPTON DR Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-10-14 Interior Renovation
Source type: Building Addressing
975 PAGE MILL RD COM- Office T.I./ Cafe- Owner Improvement for (3) Spec tenant improvement of 24,… fire protection —
2026-10-14 Interior Renovation
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
618 WILDWOOD LN Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-10-14 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
1022 WEBSTER ST 26BLD-01378: Change of PV Modules from 415W to 410W solar Solar PV —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
180 EL CAMINO REAL, STE AA1020 Com: ‘Vuori” Space #AA1020. Stanford Shopping Center.  TI and U&O of existing 5,… 5,959 sf —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
2444 INDIAN DR Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and … —
2026-10-14 Interior Renovation
Source type: Building Addressing
3225 ALMA ST Address request MF residential remodel~1000sf includes converting carport to ADU… —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
950 PAGE MILL RD Page Mill Labs: Installation of one new non-illuminated monument sign over an ex… —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
741 RAMONA ST Res MEP: Replace existing zinsco interior sub panel with a new sub panel —
2026-10-14 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)
3042 PRICE CT Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same locatio… commercial —
2026-10-14 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
134 SEALE AV 25BLD-02545: Revised door width at water heater room, revised door layout at bed… —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
850 HANSEN WY COM: Scope includes demo of partitions, doors, millwork, new partitions, ceiling… —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1111 GREENWOOD AV RES: Ductwork replacement (12 ducts). —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4032 ORME ST Res: Remove heavy wood shakes , install plywood , install Certainteed landmark T… —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4055 ORME ST Res Mep: Remove and dispose of existing furnace and cap gas line. Install (1) ne… —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
2875 EL CAMINO REAL Com Install (3) illuminated wall signs for "TIAA" (26PLN-00269). —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
872 WAVERLEY ST Res MEP: Converting tank water heater to tankless water heater in same location … —
2026-10-14 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)
580 ADDISON AV Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-10-14 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
871 COLORADO AV 25BLD-03763: Revision to change electrical service drop location. BLD (HEINZ) EL… —
2026-10-14 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
559 HILBAR LN 26BLD-01999: to upgrade the existing 100-amp main electrical panel/service to a … —
2026-10-13 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)
1560 UNIVERSITY AV Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… —
2026-10-13 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 —
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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 2,619+ 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.

How to use Palo Alto permit data

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Who appears in Palo Alto permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 2,619 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 2026-11-01. 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.

How to look up Palo Alto building permits

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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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