Birmingham Building Permits & Project Research

8,334 indexed permits · 503 contractor names in the last 90 days · Birmingham, Alabama.

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Birmingham building permits — key stats
Active contractors 503
Newest permit 2026-11-04

PermitGrab tracks 8,334 building permits in Birmingham, AL as of 2026-11-04, including 503 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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8,334
Indexed Permits
503
Contractor names (90 days)
137,323
Property Owners
2026-11-04
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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-16 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Protection Permit
 3595 GRANDVIEW PKY, 100, BHAM AL 35243 Please tie this permit to BLD2026-00401. Removing and relocating existing fire a… fire alarm —
2026-06-16 Roofing
Source type: Building Permit
 2523 AVENUE G, BHAM AL 35218 Erie to remove existing roofing and properly dispose. Erie to furnish and instal… shingle New installation —
2026-06-16 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
 1034 S 20TH ST S, AL 35205 insulate supply plenum going to the kitchen with R8 insulation. Take out old exh… —
2026-06-16 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Protection Permit
 209 SUMMIT BLVD, SUITE 100, AL 35243
Owner: BAY··· 🔒
7 head relocate —
2026-06-16 Electrical
Source type: Low Voltage Electrical
 1446 MAGNOLIA DR, AL 35214 SHADOWBROOK LOT 11/2.0 LOW VOL THERMOSTAT PERMIT —
2026-06-16 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 141 S 57TH ST S, BHAM AL 35212 WIRING FOR NEW HOUSE CONSTRUCTION New installation New construction —
2026-06-16 Windows & Doors
Source type: Building Permit
 2364 NW 9TH ST NW, BHAM AL 35215 Like for like window replacement - replacing 18 windows like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-06-16 HVAC
Source type: Building Permit
 2716 S HANOVER CIR S, UNIT 200, AL 35205 14 replacement windows replacement —
2026-06-16 Electrical
Source type: Low Voltage Electrical
 4460 CLAIRMONT AVE, BHAM AL 35222 Connect low voltage for new furnace install low voltage New installation —
2026-06-16 Electrical
Source type: Building Permit
 250 SUMMIT BLVD, STE 104, AL 35243
Owner: BAY··· 🔒
THE SCOPE OF THIS PROJECT IS A SECOND GENERATION RETAIL TENANT IMPROVEMENT WITHI… —
2026-06-16 HVAC
Source type: Building Permit
 840 SW 26TH ST SW, BHAM AL 35211 Remove Roof and replace roof replacement —
2026-06-16 Electrical
Source type: Low Voltage Electrical
 1438 MAGNOLIA DR, AL 35214 SHADOWBROOK LOT 9/2.0 LOW VOL THERMOSTAT PERMIT —
2026-06-16 Plumbing
Source type: Building Permit
 7600 CRESTWOOD BLVD, BHAM AL 35210 This project is to add security fencing around the entire Amazon property includ… line work New installation IES Communications, LLC
2026-06-16 Demolition
Source type: Building Permit
 1801 N 5TH AVE N, BHAM AL 35203 Some demolition of existing storefront and conference rooms, and buildout of new… sprinkler —
2026-06-16 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
 1712 28TH ST, BHAM AL 35218 2 TOILETS, 2 LAVATORIES, 1 SINK, 1 WATER HEATER, 1 TUB, 1 SHOWER, 1 WASHING MACH… standard —
2026-06-16 General Construction
Source type: Building Permit Certificate of Occupancies
 708 VALLEY AVE, BHAM AL 35209 NON-RESIDENTIAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION residential —
2026-06-16 General Construction
Source type: Building Related Revisions
 4606 US HWY 280 HWY, BIRMINGHAM 35242 for project Yummy Bowl. —
2026-06-16 Electrical
Source type: Master Electrician License Application
 — MASTER CARD RENEWAL 2026 —
2026-06-16 General Construction
Source type: Building Permit
 4762 S 7TH AVE S, BHAM AL 35222 Building Permit —
2026-06-16 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 3333 N 35TH AVE N, BHAM AL 35207 Installation of new power panel, conduits, wire and receptacle stations —
2026-06-16 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
 2600 ARLINGTON AVE, AL 35205 Replace 2 rooftop heat pump HVAC systems heat pump replacement —
2026-06-16 HVAC
Source type: Building Permit
 1705 W 4TH TER W, BHAM AL 35208 REPLACING 3 ROTTEN WINDOWS —
2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Low Voltage Electrical
 2100 N 4TH AVE N, BHAM AL 35203 Card Reader Access, Burglar Alarm, Data Cable, Cameras low voltage CONTINUITY CONSULTING LLC
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2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Low Voltage Electrical
 224 CALTON LN, AL 35213 Connect low voltage for new HVAC low voltage New installation BLUE CARDINAL HOME SERVICES LLC
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2026-06-15 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
 2690 GOSS ST, BESSEMER AL 35211 INSTALL INDOOR AIR HANDLER & RE-INSULATE DUCTWORK New installation HVAC installation J HVAC SERVICES
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2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Building Permit
 2100 N 4TH AVE N, BHAM AL 35203 Access control cable/card reader CONTINUITY CONSULTING LLC
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2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 426 18TH ST, BHAM AL 35218 TEMP POWER GANT ELECTRIC CO
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2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 4808 COURT V, BHAM AL 35208 TEMP PERM T J R ELECTRIC
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2026-06-15 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
 224 CALTON LN, AL 35213 Replace HVAC split system replacement BLUE CARDINAL HOME SERVICES LLC
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2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 3921 WALNUT AVE, BHAM AL 35221 Upgrade Service —
2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 1422 N 31ST ST N, BHAM AL 35234 200amp Service repair 200A LEE ELECTRICAL SERVICE INC
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2026-06-15 Demolition 228 MCCORMICK AVE, BHAM AL 35215 Demolition WANDA BOSTIC
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2026-06-15 Signage
Source type: Sign Permit
 4570 COALBURG RD, AL 35207 1 1/2" Plastic, stud mounted letters 1/4" threaded rods Magic City Wholesale Neon Inc.
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2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Low Voltage Electrical
 3595 GRANDVIEW PKY, R, BHAM AL 35243 Low Voltage Access Control System low voltage TUSCO, INC
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2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 4810 COURT V, BHAM AL 35208 REPLACE SERVICE & PANEL replacement T J R ELECTRIC
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2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 8409 N 4TH AVE N, BHAM AL 35206 TEMP/PERM ROCKETT ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Building Permit
 321 N 20TH ST N, AL 35203 INSTALL A WOOD BAR, PAINT WALLS, REFINISH FLOOR, CONNECT EXISTING SINKS, INSTALL… replacement REMODELING LLC
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2026-06-15 General Construction
Source type: Building Permit Certificate of Occupancies
 1717 S 11TH AVE S, BHAM AL 35205 NON-RESIDENTIAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION residential L CONSTRUCTION LLC
Contact details pending
2026-06-15 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
 7805 S 3RD AVE S, BHAM AL 35206 INSTALL 2 TOILETS, 2 TUBS, 2 LAVATORIES, 1 KITCHEN SINK, 1 WASHING MACHINE, 1 WA… standard New installation GASTON AND SONS PLUMBING
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2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 4810 COURT V, BHAM AL 35208 REPLACE SERVICE AND PANEL 125 AMP PANEL TWO METER BANK 125A replacement T J R ELECTRIC
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2026-06-15 General Construction
Source type: Building Permit Certificate of Occupancies
 3601 S 4TH AVE S, BHAM AL 35222 NON-RESIDENTIAL C/O residential SHELBY COMPANY LLC
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2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 505 N 20TH ST N, BHAM AL 35203 NEW LIGHTING , PLUGS MCSWAIN ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC
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2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 144 N 58TH ST N, APT APT RI, BHAM AL 35212 200AMP service replacement. Panel refurb along with primary and secondary surge … 200A replacement AVANS ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 1131 N 15TH ST N, BHAM AL 35204 Compete rewire, 200amp service, 200amp sub panel, lights, plugs, 240vcircuit for… 200A LEE ELECTRICAL SERVICE INC
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2026-06-15 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Protection Permit
 1200 S 2ND AVE S, BHAM AL 35233 Install 6" Fire-line and private hydrant Contractor Powell builders inc.
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2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 553 N 68TH PL N, BHAM AL 35206 NEW SMOKE DETECTORS TLW ELECTRIC AND SERVICES LLC
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2026-06-15 General Construction
Source type: Building Permit Certificate of Occupancies
 52 E MEDICAL PARK DR E, AL 35235 NON-RESIDENTIAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION residential HARRIS ROBINSON CONSTRUCTION INC
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2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 4808 COURT V, BHAM AL 35208 REPLACE SERVICE & PANEL replacement T J R ELECTRIC
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2026-06-15 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Protection Permit
 400 INDUSTRIAL DR, BHAM AL 35211 Run wire, and Install BDA system for the Southeastern Meats Suite —
2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 2015 N 2ND AVE N, AL 35203 replace lights, receptacles / switches replacement MCSWAIN ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC
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Permit Types in Birmingham
Building Permit
1,365 27.7%
Electrical Permit
1,196 24.3%
Low Voltage Electrical
497 10.1%
Plumbing Permit
469 9.5%
Mechanical Permit
443 9.0%
Building Permit Certificate of Occupancies
272 5.5%
Demolition
259 5.3%
Gas Permit
220 4.5%
Fire Protection Permit
200 4.1%

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 being recorded. Contractors can filter the available public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research projects and plan outreach using the fields the source publishes.

About Birmingham Building Permits

Birmingham, Alabama processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 8,334+ Birmingham building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-04 from official city sources.

Building permits in Birmingham can document new construction, renovations, and specialty work. The fields in a public record vary by filing, but may include a project address, scope, estimated cost, or contractor name. Use the displayed source information to evaluate whether a record is useful for your market research.

How Contractors Use Birmingham Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use Birmingham building-permit records to research visible construction activity. A permit may signal a project that is relevant to a particular trade, but the source record does not establish that its owner is seeking a bid.

Use the published date, project details, and any named business contact to research a project before outreach. Public records are not exclusive, and outreach results depend on the market, project, and your own process.

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Who appears in Birmingham permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 8,334 building permits in Birmingham. New records appear as they are available from the source. Each permit is matched against 137,323 property-owner records for direct outreach.

How fresh is Birmingham permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Birmingham is dated 2026-11-04. Newest permit date: 2026-11-04. 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 8,334 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.

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How to look up Birmingham building permits

Search recent Birmingham, AL building permits by address, contractor, 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 and the most active contractors, see the Birmingham Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Birmingham Building Permits

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PermitGrab currently tracks 8,334 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.

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Contractors & subs
Recent Birmingham contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where the public source publishes them.
Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Owner records are available where public data can be matched.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Birmingham provide project context for solar-market research. Owner-occupancy data is available where public records can be matched.
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.
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