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Building Permits in Birmingham, Alabama

Part of Jefferson County.

We have not yet verified rules published by Birmingham itself. Below are the Alabama rules that apply, and where to ask.

Where to apply

Permits in Birmingham are issued by the city's building or planning department. If the city does not run its own permit office, Jefferson County handles applications.

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