Palo Alto Building Permits & Contractor Leads

Live municipal building-permit feed for Palo Alto, California.

PermitGrab tracks 0 active contractors who pulled 516 building permits in Palo Alto, CA. Updated daily.

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Updated recently · 2026-06-09
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Palo Alto had 416 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 111 hvac, 84 electrical and 59 roofing.

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516 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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2026-06-09 HVAC/Mech 385 CALCATERRA PL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp…
2026-06-09 Roofing 345 SHERIDAN AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 COM: Remove existing roof & install 236 squares of Standing Seam, color Pine Gre…
2026-06-09 Roofing 188 FERNE CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: covered entry porch has dry rot in the beams and rafter, replace like for l…
2026-06-09 Roofing 918 MATADERO AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup…
2026-06-09 Plumbing 246 WALTER HAYS DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 22BLD-02365: revise bay window framing detail at JADU. To adjusted floor plan la…
2026-06-09 General Construction 2520 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 26BLD-00455: Install new 50-amp circuit for a tesla car charger
2026-06-09 Roofing 531 HILBAR LN, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Dup…
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 Signage 1237 SAN ANTONIO RD, PALO ALTO CA 94303 23BLD-03045. Per the City Inspector's request, the following are updated: On A0.…
2026-06-08 General Construction 2429 HIGH ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 MF COM: Repair water damaged, replace damaged deck and stairs, like-for-like at …
2026-06-08 HVAC/Mech 789 GARLAND DR, PALO ALTO CA 94303 RES: Residential addition/ remodel: Convert a 406 sf of garage into a "66323" JA…
2026-06-08 HVAC/Mech 719 JOSINA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp…
2026-06-08 Plumbing 1655 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res MEP: Convert tank gas water heater to tankless water heater in same location…
2026-06-08 Windows/Doors 640 FOREST AV, UNIT C, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Kitchen remodel like for like, window replacement like for like, sub-panel …
2026-06-08 General Construction 143 HAWTHORNE AV, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Res: Replace water main (open trench) Work in the public right of way under 26ST…
2026-06-08 HVAC/Mech 4238 RICKEY'S WY, UNIT O, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Multi-Fam Unit O: Remove furnace and AC and install heat pump. Add a circuit to …
2026-06-08 Roofing 720 COWPER ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Comm: Repair damaged roof and structure. BLD, PLAN / _B / VB?
2026-06-08 Roofing 381 CALIFORNIA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Comm: Install roof top heat pump system. BLD (SHEREN) PLAN (SCOTT) FIRE (KARL) H…
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 425 E MEADOW DR, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Res: Temp power.
2026-06-08 Windows/Doors 860 MOANA CT, PALO ALTO CA 94306 RES: Remodel kitchen, replace French door in dining room with new French door. r…
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 HVAC/Mech 159 WAVERLEY ST, PALO ALTO CA 94301 Residential - Single Family/ADU/Duplex: Instant permit to install 1 heat pump sp…
2026-06-08 Structural 3178 FALLEN LEAF ST, PALO ALTO CA 94303 Instant permit for a residential single-family kitchen or bath remodel.
2026-06-08 Roofing 393 CALIFORNIA AV, PALO ALTO CA 94306 Comm: Install roof top heat pump system. BLD (SHEREN) PLAN (SCOTT) FIRE (KARL) H…
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No contractor lead data available for Palo Alto. The city's permit feed publishes addresses and project values but doesn't expose contractor names. Property-owner and permit details are still available below.

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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 516+ Palo Alto building permits — updated daily 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 tracks 0 active contractors in Palo Alto, with new permit filings indexed from the city's open data portal on every refresh.

How fresh is Palo Alto permit data?

Updated daily. 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 416 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 516 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 daily, 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

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

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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