Access 2,166 building permits issued in Palo Alto, California through a single REST API, normalized into a consistent schema. Data through October 22, 2026.
Most common permit types issued in the last year.
Drill into the most common permit categories in Palo Alto.
Every permit we hold for one Palo Alto address (roof, HVAC, solar, additions, with dates and contractors) in a single call to /v1/property/history. Used by lenders for collateral review, insurers for roof and system age, and real estate teams for due diligence.
The 10 most recent permits issued in Palo Alto, California. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 26BLD-03046 | 3830 LOUIS RD | Other | Res SFR: Deconstruct house with attached garage |
| 2026-10-22 | 26BLD-03052 | 3744 GROVE AV | Addition | RES: Addition/remodel: remodel ~4048sf, addition of attached ADU and JADU in an (E... |
| 2026-10-22 | 26BLD-03051 | 1560 UNIVERSITY AV | Roofing | Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Duple... |
| 2026-10-22 | 26BLD-03054 | 1501 PAGE MILL RD | Electrical | TESLA : Vibe Tech Space – 1,900 SF remodel including retooling and mechanical, ele... |
| 2026-10-22 | 26BLD-03058 | 1501 PAGE MILL RD | Plumbing | TESLA : Arch: 270SF retooling. Provide layout of (N) equip. in computer tester spa... |
| 2026-10-22 | 26BLD-03045 | 3830 LOUIS RD | Renovation | Res SFR: 2-story Single family residence 2533 SF + 1-car att. Garage 315 SF and at... |
| 2026-10-22 | 26BLD-03048 | 1231 PARKINSON AV | Plumbing | Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for direct replacement (same location)... |
| 2026-10-22 | 26BLD-03055 | 4228 SUZANNE DR | Roofing | Instant permit for a like-for-like re-roof for a Residential - Single Family/Duple... |
| 2026-10-22 | 26BLD-03050 | 1885 MARK TWAIN ST | Renovation | Residential - Single Family: Instant permit for retrofit of 6 window(s) and 0 slid... |
| 2026-10-22 | 26BLD-03044 | 2860 COWPER ST | Electrical | Res MEP: Replace the existing 100-amp residential main electrical service panel wi... |
Query Palo Alto, California permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.
# Search Palo Alto permits issued in the last 30 days curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \ "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Palo%20Alto&state=CA&issued_after=2026-09-23"
The official record sets behind this page, with the date each one's data runs through.
| Record set | Source | Permits | Data through | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permits | Accela Citizen Access portal | 2,166 | 2026-10-22 |
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We ingest Palo Alto's official permit records directly from the jurisdiction's own permit portal and normalize them into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.
The newest permit we hold for Palo Alto, California is dated October 22, 2026. We re-read this source on a nightly schedule and publish the date the data runs through rather than the date we last polled. Some cities publish permits days after they are filed.
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