City building permits · Jul 2026
Birmingham Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Birmingham, Alabama — 54 units in Jul 2026, 591 over the last 12 months — latest month -8.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 8 | 14.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 3.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 44 | 81.5% |
| All units | 54 | 100% |
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Birmingham building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Birmingham, Alabama?+
54 new residential units were authorized in Birmingham in Jul 2026, and 591 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Birmingham permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 8 single-family and 44 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 85.2% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Birmingham's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.