Palo Alto Electrical Permits & Property Data

564 indexed permits · Palo Alto, California.

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PermitGrab tracks 564 building permits in Palo Alto, CA as of 2026-06-13. Updated periodically.

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2026-06-11 General Construction 3559 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Temporary Electric Service
2026-06-10 Roofing 1090 MOFFETT CIR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res remodel of primary bathroom, new skylight to be installed in hall bathroom, …
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech 1001 PAGE MILL RD, PALO ALTO CA 94304 UO "BRIGHT AI" AND TI 8,600SF REMOVAL OF EXISTING NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS, DOORS …
2026-06-10 General Construction 4288 BRIARWOOD WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: Main panel upgrade from 100A to 200A in new location
2026-06-10 General Construction 2520 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 26BLD-00455: Install new 50-amp circuit for a tesla car charger ×2
2026-06-10 General Construction 3236 MORRIS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res MEP: Main Panel upgrade from 100A to 200A in the same location
2026-06-10 Signage 407 LYTTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 COM: Permit backyard outdoor dining for less than 20 patrons. Planned improvemen…
2026-06-08 Signage 1501 PAGE MILL RD, PALO ALTO CA 94304 TESLA: TI ~ 4500 sf PM building 4A PM25-RDVD-0016 - (4A CAR COMPUTER SPACE) 4,52…
2026-06-08 General Construction 914 COLORADO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Addition and remodel to create bedrooms 2 & 3, hall bath, laundry, and entr…
2026-06-08 General Construction 4354 MILLER AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 MEP RES: Like for Like panel swap 200AMPS
2026-06-08 General Construction 237 EDLEE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES MEP: upgrade the panel from 125AMP to 200AMP  at same place
2026-06-08 General Construction 1300 HAMILTON AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES MEP: Upgrade main service panel from 200 amps to 320 amps. Location to remai…
2026-06-08 General Construction 1501 PAGE MILL RD, PALO ALTO CA 94304 TESLA: TI ~ Optimus arm lab electrical updates
2026-06-08 General Construction 425 E MEADOW DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Temp power.
2026-06-05 General Construction 4134 WILKIE WY, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: Main panel upgrade from 100A to 200A on the same location
2026-06-05 General Construction 1972 IVY LN, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res MEP: Main panel upgrade from 100A to 200A, same place
2026-06-05 General Construction 156 WALTER HAYS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res MEP: Upgrade main electric Panel 100A to 200A same location
2026-06-05 HVAC/Mech 823 FOREST AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Install heat pump, air handler, heat pump water heater, and electrical circ…
2026-06-05 General Construction 1868 MARK TWAIN ST, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES MEP: Install 2 new hardwired EV chargers together with one shared dedicated …
2026-06-05 General Construction 451 ALGER DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES: Addition of a 338 SF attached ADU to the rear side of the building. Remodel…
2026-06-05 General Construction 3176 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Install foundation system to place state approved detached ADU. Add 225-amp…
2026-06-04 General Construction 1451 MIDDLEFIELD RD, PALO ALTO CA 94301 C1-ML-COM-EV-(9) level 2 EV Charging Stations that shall be installed at the Jun…
2026-06-04 General Construction 944 BOYCE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res Mep: Installation of Level 2 50A BMW Wall box EV Charging Station
2026-06-04 General Construction 4171 DAKE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES: upgrade main panel to 200 amps. Install 3 mini split systems: 1 - 24K BTU s…
2026-06-04 Plumbing 3907 MIDDLEFIELD RD, UNIT F, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES remodel 200sf convert two existing adjacent hallway closets into one larger …
2026-06-04 Plumbing 759 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES: addition/remodel to include convert existing basement at 269 sq ft to recre…
2026-06-03 General Construction 1560 CASTILLEJA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res Mep: Upgrade main panel to 200A, underground fed. Reuse 2" underground condu…
2026-06-02 General Construction 3600 MIDDLEFIELD RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 24BLD-01106 : Deferred Submittal backup generator anchorage and supporting docum…
2026-06-02 General Construction 3512 RAMONA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES: Install 40A breaker in the main panel. Run 2x8+1x10 in the 3/4” PVC pipe fr…
2026-06-01 Windows/Doors 3071 BRYANT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 25BLD_02538"  Revisions to existing living room and existing bathroom. Interior …
2026-06-01 Commercial Shell 525 UNIVERSITY AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Ropes & Gray: Use & Occupancy and tenant improvement at floors 7 and 8 to includ…
2026-06-01 General Construction 732 ELLSWORTH PL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: temporary power
2026-06-01 General Construction 160 WALTER HAYS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Temp power
2026-06-01 General Construction 3763 MIDDLEFIELD RD, UNIT A, PALO ALTO CA 94303 25bld-00312: Revision to change the electric panel from 400A to 200A
2026-05-29 HVAC/Mech 2515 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 26BLD-00087: Core drilling through the concrete slab to access the underground g…
2026-05-29 General Construction 903 E MEADOW DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Temp power
2026-05-29 General Construction 3101 PARK BL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Com: Install 2 outlets
2026-05-28 General Construction 2963 OTTERSON CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 25BLD-01477: Revision to include a 400 amp main service panel (not split 400A). …
2026-05-28 General Construction 220 IRIS WY, PALO ALTO CA 94303 23BLD-03610: Revision to relocate the electrical service.
2026-05-28 General Construction 2671 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Outdoor kitchen including potable water, sanitary waste water, and electric…
2026-05-28 Electrical 785 ALLEN CT, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Temporary power. ELEC
2026-05-28 General Construction 722 MARION AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 24BLD-00956: Revision to change meter and panel model.
2026-05-27 Commercial Shell 795 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO CA 94301 SUTTER HEALTH Interior tenant improvement to lower level lobby including enclosi…
2026-05-27 General Construction 1564 EMERSON ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Temp power
2026-05-27 General Construction 2383 SOUTH CT, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES MEP: Replacing old 40 Amps sub-panel and the knob-and-tube wires that are co…
2026-05-27 General Construction 663 GEORGIA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Replace existing 100-amp sub-panel and breakers in the same location.
2026-05-27 General Construction 2707 RAMONA ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 24BLD-00896: Repurpose closet on the 2nd floor to a utility closet for subpanel.
2026-05-27 General Construction 940 MATADERO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Temporary power post at 100Amps, required in order to supply power for consstruc…
2026-05-26 General Construction 3071 BRYANT ST, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES: Temporary Power
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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 564+ Palo Alto building permits — updated periodically 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 564 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 2026-06-12. 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 396 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Palo Alto Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Palo Alto?

PermitGrab currently tracks 564 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 on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated periodically, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

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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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