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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Source date: 2026-11-02

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2026-10-11 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)
2150 PARK BL Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-10-10 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
4130 DONALD DR Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2000 sq 2,000 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-10 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2349 SOUTH CT Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2000 sq 2,000 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-09 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
134 SEALE AV 25BLD-02545: Deferred Truss for ADU —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
801 KIPLING ST Res: Convert below grade garage and crawlspace to ADU. Add heat pump. —
2026-10-09 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
233 UNIVERSITY AV 22BLD-01729: Revision to identify scope of work completed and inspected under bu… —
2026-10-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3409 KENNETH DR Res: Addition to include JADU and living room. Remodel to entry area and guest b… —
2026-10-09 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
207 HAWTHORNE AV, APT 4 Addressing for detached ADU —
2026-10-09 Structural
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
631 SAINT CLAIRE DR Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes a… —
2026-10-09 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
2202 GREER RD Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 3000 sq 3,000 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: Kitchen and/or Bath Remodel: Within existing footprint, non-structural changes are allowed (detached single-family and duplex only)
631 SAINT CLAIRE DR Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel. —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3519 LAGUNA CT Res MEP: Upgrade electrical service to 200-amps (overhead) Install EV charger (4… —
2026-10-09 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)
1109 TRINITY LN Multi-family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same location) gas water he… commercial —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3539 LOUIS RD Eichler Swim and Tennis Club: Install Tweener lighting system for perimeter of t… —
2026-10-09 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3125 MADDUX DR 26BLD-01349: Revision to HVAC for JADU to have ductless mini split. —
2026-10-09 Solar
Source type: Project - Building Permit
957 COLONIAL LN Res MEP: Install EV charger (48-amps / level 2) at the driveway. —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: Furnace: Replacement in same location, no A/C or heat pumps (detached single-family, duplex, and single condo/apartment unit)
817 ALTAIRE WLK Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 replacement furnace(s) or wall… residential —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3662 ARBUTUS AV RES: Upgrade of existing 100A residential electrical service to 200A. Replace me… residential —
2026-10-09 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)
411 ADOBE PL Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: Furnace: Replacement in same location, no A/C or heat pumps (detached single-family, duplex, and single condo/apartment unit)
765 LOMA VERDE AV, UNIT B Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 replacement furnace(s) or wall… residential —
2026-10-08 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)
4015 ORME ST Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential ×2 —
2026-10-08 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
1398 FOREST 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 —
2026-10-08 New Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
3715 WHITSELL AV ADDRESS FOR A new construction of a detached ADU 398309 RECEIPT ADDRESS FEE 137-… —
2026-10-08 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
3665 LOUIS RD Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 2996 sq 2,996 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
87 ENCINA AV Com Install/replace two (2) exterior LED light fixtures at 87 Encina Avenue usin… —
2026-10-08 Roofing
Source type: Roof: Like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
538 HAWTHORNE AV Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup… 30 sq replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-08 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
134 SEALE AV 25BLD-02543: Deferred Truss Application main house —
2026-10-08 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)
3868 CORINA WY Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… —
2026-10-08 General Construction
Source type: Furnace: Replacement in same location, no A/C or heat pumps (detached single-family, duplex, and single condo/apartment unit)
2150 PARK BL Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 replacement furnace(s) or wall… residential —
2026-10-08 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
401 WEBSTER ST, APT 103 Com Remove and replace current grease interceptor in the kitchen area with new g… —
2026-10-08 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
2175 BRYANT ST 23BLD-02485: Revision to eliminate secondary bubbler at front yard, redirect pre… —
2026-10-08 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)
4015 ORME ST Heat Pump Space Conditioning Systems: New, retrofit, or replacement of space con… —
2026-10-08 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 —
2026-10-08 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
134 SEALE AV 25BLD-02543: Revision to increase the window width at bedroom #4 on second floor… —
2026-10-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
4220 SUZANNE DR SCOPE OF WORK: NO CHANGE IN USE OR OCCUPANCY IS PROPOSED. THIS PROJECT CONSISTS … residential —
2026-10-08 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
75 ENCINA AV nstall/replace three (3) exterior LED light fixtures at 75 Encina Avenue using e… —
2026-10-07 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
1590 MADRONO AV ***review under 26bld-00977***Res: demo detached garage —
2026-10-07 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
134 SEALE AV 25BLD-02544: Deferred Truss Application for Garage —
2026-10-07 Interior Renovation
Source type: Project - Building Permit
704 SUTTER AV MF: Repairs to existing units 704 & 712 due to water leakage. Scope to include r… —
2026-10-07 General Construction
Source type: Building Addressing
705 DE SOTO DR Address assignment for ADU 705 De Soto Dr Unit A —
2026-10-07 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3311 THOMAS DR Temp power . —
2026-10-07 General Construction
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3311 THOMAS DR Res SFR: New SFR 3465 SF with attached ADU 742 and attached garage 531 SF . 3,465 sf residential —
2026-10-07 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
3709 HERON WY Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and … —
2026-10-07 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
3410 HILLVIEW AV 26BLD-00525: Project scope now Includes a (N) 800 MBH Domestic Boiler added to t… —
2026-10-07 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)
1064 MOFFETT CIR Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp… residential —
2026-10-07 General Construction
Source type: Water Heater (electric): One heat pump water heater (detached single-family and duplex only)
854 CLARA DR Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for 1 heat pump water heater replace… residential —
2026-10-07 Other
Source type: Revision-Building Permit
425 SEALE AV 25BLD-03952: In the initial submission of the permit, the design included 10ft d… —
2026-10-07 Demolition
Source type: Project - Building Permit
3311 THOMAS DR Deconstruct SFR . —
2026-10-07 Solar
Source type: Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached residential or duplex only)
470 MATADERO AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 4.278 kW battery solar Battery storage —
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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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