Birmingham Building Permits & Property Data

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5,232 indexed permits · 2,788 code violations · Birmingham, Alabama.

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Birmingham building permits — key stats
Newest permit 2026-09-18

PermitGrab tracks 5,232 building permits in Birmingham, AL as of 2026-09-18. 2,788 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-18.

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2,788
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2026-09-21
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2026-09-10 General Construction 215 W 9TH CT W, BHAM AL 35204 CODE VIOLATIONS
2026-09-10 General Construction 121 S 12TH ST S, BHAM AL 35233 Grouted and reinforced CMU retaining wall patio backfilled with gravel and toppe…
2026-09-10 Plumbing 745 MARTINWOOD RD, BHAM AL 35235 Gas Permit
2026-09-10 Signage 2421 S 4TH AVE S, BHAM AL 35233 Install one wall sign on each elevation and one parking panel.
2026-09-10 Electrical 100 GRANDVIEW PL
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One Ascent 5th Floor Pre-wire and installation of network noise cancelling audio… low voltage New installation ×2
2026-09-10 General Construction 4825 CLAIRMONT AVE, BHAM AL 35222 UPDATE THE WHOLE HOUSE. WE DONT PLAN TO MOVE WALLS. WE PLAN TO UPDATE COSMETICAL…
2026-09-10 General Construction 320 ROSEWOOD ST, BHAM AL 35210 Building Permit
2026-09-10 Windows/Doors 1526 N 33RD AVE N, BHAM AL 35207 DRYWALL, PAINTING, SIDING, FLOORS, & WINDOWS (18-20)
2026-09-09 Electrical 611 INDIANA ST temp perm HARLOW ELECTRIC, INC
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2026-09-09 Electrical 500 W BEACON PKY W, BHAM AL 35209 REPAIR DAMAGED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND REPLACE LIGHTS ON FIRST FLOOR replacement BDI INC
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2026-09-09 Electrical 1400 UNIVERSITY BLVD, BHAM AL 35233 LOW VOLTAGE/DATA BUILDING PERMIT NUMBER BLD2026-01077 low voltage CROSBY COMMUNICATIONS LLC
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2026-09-09 General Construction 5904 N 1ST AVE N, BHAM AL 35212 This is an interior renovation for a restaurant. Robert Huffine
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2026-09-09 Plumbing 950 N 22ND ST N, 1 CIVIC CE, BHAM AL 35203 ADD NEW SINK BLACKMAN PLUMBING LLC
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2026-09-09 Plumbing 1853 FRANCIS AVE, BHAM AL 35211 Occupied Home - Replacing tub to shower & shower to tub, 1-piece, prefab acrylic… replacement WEST SHORE HOME
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2026-09-09 HVAC/Mech 1020 GARRETT DR, BHAM AL 35235 Modify existing HVAC ductwork; no structural change. SERVICE EXPERTS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
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2026-09-09 Electrical 947 HILLCREST AVE, BHAM AL 35235 power release needed. temp perm. no service work done here. HARLOW ELECTRIC, INC
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2026-09-09 HVAC/Mech 115 SUMMIT BLVD, AL 35243 LOW VOLTAGE PERMIT NEEDED PER MECHANICAL INSPECTOR low voltage ULTRA SPECIALIZED MECHANICAL
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2026-09-09 Plumbing 1041 S 31ST ST S, BHAM AL 35205 Install New Sewer Line and Water Line, Connecting existing stack for lavatory si… line work New installation ×2 LATTA PLUMBING SERVICE INC
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2026-09-09 Plumbing 4937 S 8TH TER S, BHAM AL 35222 bathroom renovations ELITE PLUMBING LLC
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2026-09-09 Fire Protection 600 S 60TH PL S, BHAM AL 35212 SMOKE DETECTOR HILLER PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING &…
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2026-09-09 Electrical 1415 SW 17TH WAY SW, BHAM AL 35211 REPLACE SERVICE RISER TO RESTORE POWER TO HOME replacement ×2 HILLER PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING &…
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2026-09-09 HVAC/Mech 112 S 14TH ST S, BHAM AL 35233 INSTALL RTU'S & DUCTWORK rooftop unit New installation HVAC installation T&A MECHANICAL LLC
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2026-09-09 HVAC/Mech 250 SUMMIT BLVD, STE 104, AL 35243
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Installation of a new structured cable system to support Tempur Pedic Birmingham… low voltage New installation ×2 CROSBY COMMUNICATIONS LLC
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2026-09-09 Electrical 600 S 60TH PL S, BHAM AL 35212 SERVICE UPGRADE service panel Panel service HILLER PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING &…
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2026-09-09 Plumbing 2839 SHANNON OXMOOR RD, AL 35211 Pre-built mobile office container being delivered, no concrete, interior electri… ×2 BROWNS AIR CONDITIONING LLC
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2026-09-09 Electrical 945 HILLCREST AVE, BHAM AL 35235 power release needed. temp perm. no service work done here. HARLOW ELECTRIC, INC
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2026-09-09 Demolition 409 LANCE LN, BHAM AL 35206 Demolition
2026-09-09 General Construction 1215 S 31ST ST S, BHAM AL 35205 Replace existing CMU wall The wall is under 3ft
2026-09-09 Demolition 1737 JEFFERSON AVE, BHAM AL 35211 DEMOLITION OF A CONDEMNABLE COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE**BIG DIG DEMO**OK PER CHIEF GLO…
2026-09-09 Roofing 816 N 2ND AVE N, BHAM AL 35203 CONTRACTOR PLANS TO REBUILD EXTERIOR WALL AND INSTALL NEW ROOFING AND SECURING E… New installation Roof repair
2026-09-09 General Construction Bromberg Underground Elevator
2026-09-09 General Construction 3314 CLAIRMONT AVE, BHAM AL 35222 2026 LIQUOR LICENSE- CONSUMABLE HEMP
2026-09-09 Commercial Shell 600 N 18TH ST N, BHAM AL 35203 This is a tenant improvement project for roughly 2,900 SF of a suite on level 7,… 2,900 roof sf
2026-09-09 Windows/Doors 916 SW 7TH ST SW, BHAM AL 35211 Like for like window replacement - replacing 6 windows like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2026-09-09 Electrical 4108 N 39TH AVE N, BHAM AL 35217 REPAIR PERMIT
2026-09-09 General Construction 800 ST VINCENTS DR, UNIT 7, AL 35205 Interior Office Renovation of Existing Suite
2026-09-09 Demolition 825 S 79TH PL S, BHAM AL 35206 Demolition
2026-09-09 Windows/Doors 4904 S 7TH AVE S, BHAM AL 35222 Renovation to include leveling of floors in home, guest and master bathroom comp… ×2
2026-09-09 Plumbing 101 S 21ST ST S, AL 35233 Add (5) exterior light fixtures, add (4) interior outlets replace (3) light fixt…
2026-09-09 Plumbing 2428 FULTON AVE, BHAM AL 35211 Replace existing 40-gallon gas water heater, adding new thermal expansion tank, … gas replacement Water heater ×2
2026-09-09 Plumbing 1200 N 21ST AVE N, BHAM AL 35204 ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, SHEETROCK WORK, PAINTING (INSIDE AND OUT)
2026-09-09 Fire Protection 432 INDUSTRIAL LN, AL 35211 Commercial tenant improvement fit-out of a ~3,800 SF cleanroom (fill & finish) s… 3,800 sf commercial sprinkler
2026-09-09 Plumbing 336 MIGNON AVE, BHAM AL 35215 PRESSURE TEST
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Permit Types in Birmingham

The official source did not publish a permit type for 560 records; the chart reflects only source-classified permits.

Construction Activity in Birmingham

New building permits in Birmingham, Alabama 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 names are available on some current records; contact coverage varies by filing.

About Birmingham Building Permits

Birmingham, Alabama processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 5232+ Birmingham building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-18 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 Birmingham 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.

PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits (Accela).

Who appears in Birmingham permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 5,232 building permits in Birmingham. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Birmingham permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Birmingham is dated 2026-09-18. Newest permit date: 2026-09-18. 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 Birmingham permit records?

Birmingham permit activity covers 5,232 indexed permits alongside 2,788 active code violations. 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 Birmingham building permits

Search recent Birmingham, AL building permits by address, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Birmingham 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 Birmingham Permit Pulse.

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Birmingham AL Contractor Permit Leads With Phone Numbers (2026)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Birmingham Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Birmingham?

PermitGrab currently tracks 5232 building permits in Birmingham, Alabama. 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.

How fresh is the Birmingham permit data?

PermitGrab checks the official source on each collection cycle. The source date and its observed update cadence are shown above, so you can judge the data’s recency before acting on it.

How can contractors find construction leads in Birmingham?

Contractors can research Birmingham activity by filtering current permits by trade, location, and project type. Some current permit records include contractor names; use those source-published names alongside the project details. Property information is shown only where public records can be matched.

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The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Birmingham — CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Some current permit records include source-published contractor names; contact fields appear only where published or matched. Property information is available only where public records can be matched. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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Birmingham permit data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Review published code-enforcement records with property context where linkage is available. A violation is a research signal, not evidence that an owner intends to sell.
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 Birmingham provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Birmingham renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
Developers & new construction
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