Birmingham Local Information
Practical information for Birmingham and Jefferson County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Birmingham: schedule, holidays, bulk
Birmingham picks up garbage once a week, Monday to Thursday by neighborhood, and recycling every other week. Missed pickup: call 311 or 205-254-2489.
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Birmingham, Jefferson County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Birmingham fits into Jefferson County and Alabama: the city, the county, Birmingham City School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Jefferson County property taxes: rates, due dates and appeals
Jefferson County property taxes are due Oct. 1 and delinquent Jan. 1. Birmingham homes pay 72.5 mills on the Jefferson side. Tax Collector: 205-325-5500.
Permits
Building permits and zoning in Birmingham
Birmingham permits are issued by Planning, Engineering and Permits, Room 210 of City Hall, and online. Permits: 205-254-2211. Zoning: 205-254-2478.
Roads
Road construction and closures in Birmingham
The Veterans Day parade takes over downtown streets from 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11: the route block by block. Plus I-20/59 work at McCalla and the 2026 repaving list.
Housing
Birmingham home prices and housing market
Zillow put Birmingham's typical home value at $134,165 in September 2026, down 2.4% in a year. Metro prices rose 3.4%, FHFA says. ZIP table inside.
Schools
Birmingham schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Birmingham City Schools: 49 schools, about 21,000 students. Thanksgiving break Nov. 23-27, winter break from Dec. 21. Central office: 205-231-4600.
Things to do
Things to do in Birmingham this month: October 2026
Birmingham, late October to early December: Magic City Classic Oct. 31, Dia de los Muertos Nov. 2, the Veterans Day parade Nov. 11 and Glow Wild from Nov. 21.
Voting
Voting in Jefferson County: registration, polls and early voting
Register by Monday, Oct. 19, to vote Nov. 3. Alabama has no early voting; mailed absentee applications are due Oct. 27. Jefferson County registrars: 205-325-5550.
Farmers markets
Birmingham farmers markets
Pepper Place runs Saturdays 7 a.m. to noon through Dec. 12 at 2829 2nd Ave. S. Central Market at 1801 Morris Ave. opens Mon., Wed. and Fri. Both take SNAP.
Parks
Parks and trails in Birmingham
Birmingham runs more than 100 city parks. Railroad Park is open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily; Red Mountain Park has a six-acre dog park. Reservations: 205-254-2556.
Restaurant inspections
Restaurant inspection scores in Jefferson County
Jefferson County inspects Birmingham restaurants on a 100-point scale. See the latest scores, how scoring works and where to search. Food protection: 205-930-1260.
New businesses
New businesses in Birmingham: October 2026
New in Birmingham: Carver Jones Market, a full-service grocery at Heritage Park Towne Center in Southwest Birmingham, backed by city incentives up to $850,000.
Public notices
Public notices in Birmingham and Jefferson County
Where Birmingham's legal notices are published: AlabamaPublicNotices.com, city bids and council agendas, zoning hearings and county notices. An index, not the official record.
City Hall
Who to call at Birmingham City Hall
Birmingham City Hall numbers: operator 205-254-2000, 311 at 205-254-2489, police non-emergency 205-328-9311, City Council 205-254-2294, every council member.
Power outages
Power outages in Birmingham: who to call and outage maps
Power out in Birmingham? Report it to Alabama Power at 1-800-888-2726 or online, and check its outage map. Water outages: Central Alabama Water, 205-244-4000.
Population
Birmingham population 2026: growth, age, income and housing
Birmingham had 195,893 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, down 7.7% from the 2010 census. Age, income, households and housing figures.
History
Birmingham history and landmarks
Birmingham was founded in 1871 and incorporated Dec. 19, 1871. Its 160 National Register listings run from Arlington to Sloss Furnaces. Museums and hours.
Moving
Moving to Birmingham: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Birmingham? Start power with Alabama Power, water with Central Alabama Water (205-244-4000) and gas with Spire; tag your car with Jefferson County.
Transportation
Getting around Birmingham: roads, transit, airport, parking
Birmingham's interstates, MAX Transit buses and the BX rapid line, Birmingham On-Demand rides to the airport, bikes and scooters, and how on-street parking works.
Neighborhoods
Birmingham neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Twelve of Birmingham's 99 neighborhoods, from Downtown to Ensley, with ZIP codes, zoned high schools and Zillow home values for September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Bush Hills, Birmingham: homes, schools, parks and commute
Bush Hills, a 1920s neighborhood on the National Register since 2024, is zoned for Jackson-Olin High. ZIP 35208 was $75,427 in September 2026, per Zillow.
Neighborhoods
Crestwood, Birmingham: homes, schools, parks and commute
Crestwood North and Crestwood South, about 1,360 acres on the Mountain Brook line, are zoned for Woodlawn High. ZIP 35212 was $115,880 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Birmingham: homes, schools, parks and commute
Downtown is the city's Central City neighborhood, ZIP 35203, zoned for Phillips Academy, Wilkerson Middle and Parker High. ZIP value $315,376 in Sept. 2026.
Neighborhoods
East Lake, Birmingham: homes, schools, parks and commute
East Lake, about 540 acres on 1st Avenue North, is zoned for Barrett Elementary and Woodlawn High. ZIP 35206 was $99,980 in September 2026, per Zillow.
Neighborhoods
Ensley, Birmingham: homes, schools, parks and commute
Ensley, about 1,030 acres in ZIP 35218, has Ensley Park, two branch libraries and Jackson-Olin High. ZIP value $71,332 in September 2026, per Zillow.
Neighborhoods
Forest Park and Avondale, Birmingham: homes, schools, parks
Forest Park-South Avondale holds 36.5-acre Avondale Park and the Avondale library. Zoned for Woodlawn High; ZIP 35222 was $393,070 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Highland Park, Birmingham: homes, schools, parks and commute
Highland Park, 323 acres in ZIP 35205, has its own form-based zoning overlay and four city parks. Zoned for Woodlawn High; ZIP value $227,114 in Sept. 2026.
Neighborhoods
Norwood, Birmingham: homes, schools, parks and commute
Norwood, north of downtown in ZIP 35234, has the Norwood Boulevard park trail and Norwood Elementary. Zoned for Carver High; ZIP value $91,235 in Sept. 2026.
Neighborhoods
Roebuck, Birmingham: homes, schools, parks and commute
Roebuck and Roebuck Springs, about 3,200 acres in northeast Birmingham, are zoned for Huffman High. ZIP 35215 was $152,778 in September 2026, per Zillow.
Neighborhoods
Southside, Birmingham: homes, schools, parks and commute
The Southside community: Five Points South, Glen Iris and Southside. Most of it is zoned for Parker High; ZIP 35205 was $227,114 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
West End, Birmingham: homes, schools, parks and commute
Arlington-West End, ZIP 35211, is split between Parker High and Wenonah High zones and holds the Arlington house. ZIP value $73,479 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Woodlawn, Birmingham: homes, schools, parks and commute
Woodlawn, ZIP 35212, has Woodlawn High, a historic 1st Avenue North business district and the airport inside its line. ZIP value $115,880 in Sept. 2026.
Neighborhoods
Birmingham vs Mountain Brook vs Homewood vs Tarrant
Birmingham and its three nearest cities side by side: 2025 millage, state report card grades, Zillow values for September 2026 and Census figures.
Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham public schools: every school, zone and report card
All 42 Birmingham City Schools campuses with address, grades, 2024-25 enrollment and state report card grade, plus charter and private schools.