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
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503
Contractor names (90 days)
137,323
Property Owners
2026-11-04
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2026-05-28 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 102 S 1ST AVE S, BHAM AL 35205 RE-WIRE HOUSE & 400 AMP SERVICE 400A FLOYD TURNES
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2026-05-28 Windows & Doors
Source type: Building Permit
 246 OBSERVATORY DR, BHAM AL 35206
Owner: CRE··· 🔒
Window Replacement INTEGRITY HOME SERVICES LLC
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2026-05-28 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 941 S 20TH ST S, BHAM AL 35205 Installation of electrical service and lighting. This permit ties to BLD2026-001… SUMMIT ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC
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2026-05-28 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 1462 MAGNOLIA DR, BIRMINGHAM AL 35214
Owner: HOU··· 🔒
ELEC- INSTALLL NEW ELECTRIC METER TO SFR; TPOLE STRADA SERVICES
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2026-05-28 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Garage-Yard Sale Permit
 2125 S 20TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM AL 35223 GARAGE/YARD SALE SULVIA LEVKOFF
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2026-05-28 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 2317 S 2ND AVE S, BHAM AL 35233 Gascoigne alteration to existing service additional service drop —
2026-05-28 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 1608 N 20TH PL N, BHAM AL 35234 Apt: A&B ; Install 125 AMP Main Switch 125A New installation ROOSEVELT CHRISTION
2026-05-28 Electrical
Source type: Low Voltage Electrical
 300 LAKESHORE PKY, BHAM AL 35209 INSTALLATION OFLOW VOLTAGE CABLES FOR DATA & TELEPHONE USE low voltage New installation —
2026-05-28 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
 4340 WARREN RD, BHAM AL 35213
Owner: CRO··· 🔒
Remodel bathroom new laboratory, shower, toilet Zoning/Planning approves the pro… —
2026-05-28 Electrical
Source type: Master Electrician License Application
 — NEW MASTER ELECTRICAL 2026 —
2026-05-28 Interior Renovation
Source type: Building Permit
 4229 MINERAL AVE, BIRMINGHAM AL 35221 Drywall, replace kitchen cabinets except sink and light plates. —
2026-05-28 HVAC
Source type: Fire Protection Permit
 201 MILAN PKY, AL 35221 INSTALL FIRE HYDRANTS & RUN FIRE SERVICE TO 5 OF BLDG New installation HVAC installation ×2 —
2026-05-28 Electrical
Source type: Building Permit
 3016 N 33RD CT N, BHAM AL 35207 Dry wall cover due to repairs done for electrical and plumbing work in the house… replacement AHMED NASSER
2026-05-27 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
 701 SW 18TH PLACE LN SW, BHAM AL 35211 REPLACE SHOWER & TOILET replacement MURRELL PLUMBING COMPANY
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2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Building Permit
 1819 N 5TH AVE N, BHAM AL 35203 Remodel of existing space to include plumbing and electrical. HALLMARK BUILDERS
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2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Low Voltage Electrical
 106 N 53RD ST N, BHAM AL 35212 Low voltage installation (cabling and equipment) to provide ethernet, wifi, surv… low voltage New installation —
2026-05-27 HVAC
Source type: Sign Permit
 8949 PARKWAY EAST, BIRMINGHAM AL 35206 Replacing faces of freestanding sign and two wall mounted cabinet signs RELIABLE SIGN SERVICE INC
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2026-05-27 HVAC
Source type: Building Permit
 717 SW 28TH ST SW, BHAM AL 35211 REPAIR FIRE DAMAGED HOUSE, FRAMING, ELECTRICAL, HVAC, GAS. PREPERMIT INSPECTION … replacement CHERYL K MONTGOMERY
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2026-05-27 HVAC
Source type: Building Permit
 2000 SW 13TH PL SW, BHAM AL 35211 REMOVE DAMAGED SHEETROCK & REPLACE WITH NEW SHEETROCK replacement SEARS AMERSON
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2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Low Voltage Electrical
 1101 N 40TH ST N, BHAM AL 35234 Master permit- BLD2024-09315 Terminate Low Voltage Cable- Terminate FIber- Insta… low voltage New installation DAVID LANDRUM
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2026-05-27 Structural
Source type: Building Permit
 4432 N RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BLVD N, BHAM AL 35212 BUILDING NEW DECK PREPERMIT INSPECTION BY WILLIAM PULLOM 5/20/26 FRAMING NEW DEC… JEREMY CADE
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2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 1537 64TH ST, BHAM AL 35228 Service Upgrade - Replacement of a 200 amp main breaker pane/ / 200 amp meter ba… 200A service panel replacement PINKERTONS ELECTRICAL
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2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Low Voltage Electrical
 1101 N 40TH ST N, BHAM AL 35234 Install HVAC COntrols IRON CITY ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 1756 51ST ST, BHAM AL 35208 REWIRE FOR COMPLETE HOME TOTAL POWER ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 5604 TERRACE O, BHAM AL 35208 Rewire plugs and lights. House had no grounded circuits. QUINN ELECTRICAL
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2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Gas Permit
 4606 US HWY 280 HWY, BIRMINGHAM 35242 interior renovation to a new restaurant, demo existing partitions, restrooms, fi… 200A New installation PLUMB TECH INC
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2026-05-27 Plumbing
Source type: Gas Permit
 128 DUGAN AVE, APT D, BHAM AL 35214 FIXED LEAK AT METER THAT GAS COMPANY FOUND, GAS CO LOCKED METER. WE PRESSURE TES… STEPHENS PLUMBING
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2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 1605 S 15TH ST S, BHAM AL 35205 Temporary power inspection THOMAS WHATLEY ELECTRIC
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2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Low Voltage Electrical
 750 TOM MARTIN Dr, BHAM AL 35211 Fire Alarm Wiring fire alarm SUMMIT ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC
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2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 923 SW 19TH ST SW, BHAM AL 35211 UPGRADE, REPAIR IN AND OUTSIDE PANEL BOX, PLUGS AND LIGHTS GANT ELECTRIC CO
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2026-05-27 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
 224 SW 11TH AVE SW, BHAM AL 35211 REPLACE FIXTURES replacement MURRELL PLUMBING COMPANY
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2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Low Voltage Electrical
 1605 S 15TH ST S, BHAM AL 35205 Pulling in 1 coax cable and 1 cat 5 THOMAS WHATLEY ELECTRIC
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2026-05-27 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Protection Permit
 2101 N 6TH AVE N, BIRMINGHAM AL 35203 Relocate Fire Sprinkler heads to accommodate new walls and ceilings. Change exis… sprinkler NATIONAL FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY LLC
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2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 541 ANTWERP AVE, BHAM AL 35212
Owner: VIV··· 🔒
REWIRE BEDROOM AND BATHROOM AND HALLWAY ASAP ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR LLC
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2026-05-27 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
 1600 BUSH BLVD, BHAM AL 35208
Owner: MCC··· 🔒
REPLACE TOILET & SHOWER replacement MURRELL PLUMBING COMPANY
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2026-05-27 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Protection Permit
 2012 N 1ST AVE N, BHAM AL 35203 Rework of existing fire sprinkler system for new business to NFPA 13 standards. sprinkler —
2026-05-27 Interior Renovation
Source type: Building Permit
 4501 N 36TH PL N, BHAM AL 35207 SIDING, SOFIT, REPAIR SHEETROCK, HOUSE PAINT, HOUSE FLOORING, WHOLE HOUSE JOSH J. CRISTOBAL
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2026-05-27 Structural
Source type: Building Permit
 2104 FRANCIS AVE, BHAM AL 35211 FOUNDATION REPAIR - subfloor removal and replacement, joist replacement, encapsu… —
2026-05-27 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
 4606 US HWY 280 HWY, BIRMINGHAM 35242 Plumbing construction on the interior renovation of a new restaurant. Restrooms,… PLUMB TECH INC
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2026-05-27 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Protection Permit
 1780 JOHN ROGERS DR, BHAM AL 35210
Owner: BER··· 🔒
RANGE HOOD SYSTEM INSTALL —
2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 6125 BLOCTON AVE, BESSEMER AL 35020 Temporary service, 200 amp service, wire 50 outlets, 25 lights,dryer,stove,ac un… 200A C LAW ELECTRIC
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2026-05-27 HVAC
Source type: Mechanical Permit
 5509 COURT P, BHAM AL 35208 CHANGING PACKAGE UNIT WATSON HEATING AND COOLING LLC
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2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 750 TOM MARTIN DR, BHAM AL 35211 Electrical connections to modular furniture. SUMMIT ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC
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2026-05-27 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Permit
 620 S 19TH ST S, BHAM AL 35233 ELECTRICAL HOOK UP AND INSTALLATION OF THE CONTROL PANEL AND RELATED COMPONENTS … replacement WENDELL MORGAN
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2026-05-27 Signage
Source type: Sign Permit
 1904 N 1ST AVE N, BHAM AL 35203 It is our intention to remove the existing sign (1) and replace it with a new (r… —
2026-05-27 Plumbing
Source type: Plumbing Permit
 2212 N 22ND AVE N, BHAM AL 35234 Replacing fixtures in existing residential dwelling. —
2026-05-27 Interior Renovation
Source type: Building Permit
 1532 W 2ND AVE W, BHAM AL 35208 KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATION, ROTTEN WOOD TO BE REPLACED, SINKS, FAUCETS, TOILE… —
2026-05-27 General Construction
Source type: Records Management
 657 S 72ND ST S, BHAM AL 35206 CODE VIOLATIONS —
2026-05-27 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Building Permit
 3329 N 15TH CT N, BHAM AL 35234 Repair and replace wood siding and trim. Repair and replace damage boards of exi… —
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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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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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