Palo Alto Solar Permits & Property Data

1,831 indexed permits · Palo Alto, California.

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Newest permit 2026-09-14

PermitGrab tracks 1,831 building permits in Palo Alto, CA as of 2026-09-14.

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Permit data through 2026-09-14

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2026-09-13 Solar 317 W MEADOW DR Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 12.84 kW-A… 12.84 kW solar Solar PV
2026-09-10 Solar 4170 WALLIS CT Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 10.64 kW-A… 10.64 kW solar Solar PV ×3
2026-09-10 Solar 324 EMERSON ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 4.66 kW-AC… 4.66 kW solar Solar PV
2026-09-08 Solar 3842 LOUIS RD Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 10.12 kW-A… 10.12 kW solar Solar PV
2026-09-04 Solar 2440 RAMONA ST INSTALL ESS SYSTEM (1) POWERWALL 3 - 11.5KW; 13.5KWH. (1) 200A GATEWAY 3; (1) 60… 11.5 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery Battery storage
2026-09-04 Solar 660 PALO ALTO AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 7.60 kW-AC… 7.6 kW solar Solar PV
2026-09-03 Solar 1520 EMERSON ST Res MEP: Install EV charger (48-amp / level 2) at the driveway.
2026-09-03 Solar 3694 LOUIS RD Res MEP: Install level 2 EV charger
2026-09-03 Solar 486 DYMOND CT Res MEP: Install EV charger (50-amp / level 2) at the garage.
2026-09-03 Solar 450 OLIVE AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 3.78 kW battery solar Battery storage
2026-08-27 Solar $15,000 3498 MIDDLEFIELD RD Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 5.69 kW-AC… 5.69 kW solar Solar PV
2026-08-25 Solar 775 COASTLAND DR Res MEP: EV charger installation
2026-08-24 Solar 2 ROOSEVELT CIR MEP: 60A EV Charger Installation 60A EV charger New installation
2026-08-21 Solar 842 LOS ROBLES AV Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached resident… solar Solar PV
2026-08-20 Solar 1415 ALMA ST Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 2.6 kW battery solar Battery storage ×2
2026-08-18 Solar 1022 WEBSTER ST Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached resident… solar Solar PV
2026-08-17 Solar 108 PRIMROSE WY Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 11.5 kW battery solar Battery storage
2026-08-17 Solar 850 HAMILTON AV Res Mep: Install 14.720kWp photovoltaic system solar Solar PV
2026-08-14 Solar 3190 MIDDLEFIELD RD Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 11.61 kW-A… 11.61 kW solar Solar PV
2026-08-14 Solar 1116 RAMONA ST Res MEP: Install EV charger (48-amp / level 2) at exterior wall.
2026-08-14 Solar 3182 MIDDLEFIELD RD Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 9.08 kW-AC… 9.08 kW solar Solar PV
2026-08-13 Solar 887 WARREN WY RES MEP: EV charger installation on the exterior wall of the house
2026-08-12 Solar 223 MARGARITA AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 9.86 kW-AC… 9.86 kW solar Solar PV
2026-08-07 Solar 620 WELLSBURY WY Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 3.96 kW-AC… 3.96 kW solar Solar PV
2026-08-07 Solar 654 GEORGIA AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 9.84 kW battery solar Battery storage
2026-08-05 Solar 1176 GREENWOOD AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 3.04 kW-AC… 3.04 kW solar Solar PV
2026-08-04 Solar 720 ROSEWOOD DR Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 6.11 kW battery solar Battery storage
2026-08-04 Solar 420 HETTINGER LN RES: EV Charger Installation at wall by garage.
2026-07-30 Solar 450 W CHARLESTON RD Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 3.77 kW-AC… 3.77 kW solar
2026-07-30 Solar 564 GEORGIA AV RES MEP: Installation of Solar PV System consisting of: 22 modules, roof mounted… 10.12 kW 22 panels solar
2026-07-29 Solar 2317 SOUTH CT Res: 3.69KW DC Solar System with Energy Storage System 3.69 kW battery solar
2026-07-27 Solar 973 ROBLE RIDGE Res: Install EV charger (40-amp / level 2) interior of the garage. BLD, FIRE, EL…
2026-07-27 Solar 418 FERNANDO AV Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 6.513 kW battery solar
2026-07-22 Solar 3186 DAVID AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res Mep: Solar roof mount 12.42kW, 27 modules. 2 Tesla inverters (one is an inte… 12.42 kW 27 panels battery solar
2026-07-22 Solar 8 TULIP LN, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 4.2 kW battery solar
2026-07-20 Solar 619 MAYBELL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 3.81 kW-AC… 3.81 kW solar
2026-07-20 Solar 614 FOREST AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res MEP: Install (1) Emporia Pro EV Charger. Install (1) 40 AMP breaker 40A EV charger New installation
2026-07-17 Solar 1144 GREENWOOD AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 RES: remove solar PV system on garage roof and replace with new solar PV system … 4.14 kW solar
2026-07-16 Solar 1547 DANA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Res: Install EV charger (48-amp / level 2) interior of the garage.
2026-07-08 Solar 1118 STANLEY WY Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels and Energy Storage Sys… 5.25 kW battery solar Battery storage
2026-07-07 Solar 3089 COUNTRY CLUB CT Res: Install EV charger (40-amp / level 2) in the garage.
2026-07-06 Solar 3806 LOUIS RD Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for PV Panels Only with a 6.72 kW-AC… 6.72 kW solar Solar PV
2026-06-26 Solar 3178 ROSS RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES Installation of Roof-Mounted 4.14kW Solar PV System with 9 modules and 9 mic… 4.14 kW 9 panels solar
2026-06-26 Solar 619 MAYBELL AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached resident… solar
2026-06-25 Solar 740 WEBSTER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Install EV charger (32-amp / level 2) at parking area. BLD, ELEC / VB
2026-06-23 Solar 3190 MIDDLEFIELD RD, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached resident… solar
2026-06-23 Solar 3182 MIDDLEFIELD RD, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Solar: Roof-mounted solar system with SolarAPP+ (Single-family detached resident… solar
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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 1831+ Palo Alto building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-14 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

Filter the current records by trade, date, address, or project value to research construction activity. The most useful workflow in this market is verifying the project signal first, then using the property data that is actually available for that address.

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Who appears in Palo Alto permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 1,831 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 2026-09-14. Newest permit date: 2026-09-14. 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 1,831 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

Search recent Palo Alto, CA building permits by address, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Palo Alto building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume, 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 1831 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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How can contractors find construction leads in Palo Alto?

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Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Palo Alto provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Palo Alto renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
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