City of Birmingham Department of Planning, Engineering & Permits (Permitting & Inspection Division)
AI-researched from the official website · pending reviewer verification- Address
- 710 North 20th Street, Room 207 City Hall, Birmingham, AL 35203 (Permitting Division front counter: City Hall Room 210, 710 20th Street North)
- Hours
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Building code
- City of Birmingham 2024 Technical Code (effective 10/1/2024); underlying residential code edition no…
- Jurisdiction
- City in Jefferson County · Birmingham metro
Researched October 13, 2026 from the office's official website. Offices change hours and fees; confirm before you visit. See an error? Report it.
Permit types issued
This office issues some permits instantly or the same day.
- Building Permit (residential alteration/repair/addition)
- Demolition Permit
- Electrical Permit
- Gas Permit
- Mechanical/HVAC Permit
- Plumbing Permit
- Roofing (building permit when decking is repaired or replaced)
Fees, review times and which of these your project needs are in the .