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Please be advised that we have revised our permit application and submission process in response to the recent Coronavirus Epidemic. Please take a moment to visit the link below and review our new protocol.
City of Birmingham Building Department COVID-19 Response

The City of Birmingham offers online permit applications for most permits via our online platform, BS&A.  For instructions on applying online or to submit an online application,  follow the links below.

BS&A ONLINE INSTRUCTIONAL    COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT APPLICATIONS

Please review all permit and license applications before submitting for review.  All construction-related permit applications, and any required supporting materials, must be submitted prior to any work being completed. For questions regarding construction-related permits, please contact the Community Development Department at 248.530.1850. All permit applications must be submitted with all required items.  Incomplete applications will be returned.  The Clerk's Office will answer any questions you may have about additional requirements, including timelines for submission. Additional forms are available on our Forms and Payments page. Contact the Clerk's Office at 248.530.1880.
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Construction Related & Building Department Permits20 documents

  • BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
    document Header BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
    Building Permit (Submit to Building Dept.)
  • DEMOLITION PERMIT
    document Header DEMOLITION PERMIT
  • ELECTRICAL PERMIT APPLICATION
    document Header ELECTRICAL PERMIT APPLICATION
    Electrical Permit (Submit to Building Dept.)
  • FENCE PERMIT APPLICATION
    document Header FENCE PERMIT APPLICATION
    Fence Permit (Submit to Building Dept.)
  • MECHANICAL PERMIT APPLICATION
    document Header MECHANICAL PERMIT APPLICATION
    Mechanical Permit (Submit to Building Dept.)
  • OBSTRUCTION PERMIT APPLICATION
    document Header OBSTRUCTION PERMIT APPLICATION
    Obstruction Permit (Submit to Engineering Dept.)
  • PLUMBING PERMIT APPLICATION
    document Header PLUMBING PERMIT APPLICATION
    Plumbing Permit (Submit to Building Dept.)
  • RIGHT OF WAY PERMIT APPLICATION
    document Header RIGHT OF WAY PERMIT APPLICATION
    Right of Way Permit (Submit to Engineering Dept.)
  • SIDEWALK PERMIT APPLICATION
    document Header SIDEWALK PERMIT APPLICATION
    Sidewalk Permit (Submit to Engineering Dept.)
  • SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
    document Header SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
    Sign Permit (Submit to Building Department)
  • SITE EVALUATION APPLICATION
    document Header SITE EVALUATION APPLICATION
    Site Evaluation Application (Submit to Building Dept.)
  • SOIL EROSION SEDIMENTATION PERMIT
    document Header SOIL EROSION SEDIMENTATION PERMIT
    Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Permit (Submit to Engineering Dept.)
  • SPECIAL TREATMENT PERMIT APPLICATION
    document Header SPECIAL TREATMENT PERMIT APPLICATION
    Special Treatment Permit (Submit to Engineering Dept.)
  • STORM WATER RUNOFF APPLICATION
    document Header STORM WATER RUNOFF APPLICATION
    Stormwater Runoff Permit (Submit to Engineering Dept.)
  • TENT PERMIT APPLICATION
    document Header TENT PERMIT APPLICATION
    Tent Permit (Submit to Building Dept.)
  • UTILITY RIGHT OF WAY APPLICATION
    document Header UTILITY RIGHT OF WAY APPLICATION
    Utility Right of Way Permit (Submit to Engineering Dept.)
  • VACANT PROPERTY REGISTRATION APPLICATION
    document Header VACANT PROPERTY REGISTRATION APPLICATION
    Vacant Property Registration Application (Submit to Building Dept.)
  • WATER & SEWER PERMIT APPLICATION
    document Header WATER & SEWER PERMIT APPLICATION
    Water & Sewer Permit (Submit to Building Depart.)
  • WATER FEE VERIFICATION
    document Header WATER FEE VERIFICATION
  • ZONING COMPLIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION
    document Header ZONING COMPLIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION
    Zoning Compliance Permit (Submit to Building Dept.)

Business Licenses & Permits6 documents

  • Auction/Estate Sale License
    document Header Auction/Estate Sale License
    Auction/Estate Sale Application (Submit to the City Clerk's Office)
  • Initial Merchants Application
    document Header Initial Merchants Application
    New Business License (Submit to the City Clerk's Office)
  • LANDLORD LICENSE APPLICATION REV
    document Header LANDLORD LICENSE APPLICATION REV
    Landlord License Application (Submit to the Building Dept.)
  • Outdoor Dining/Platform Application - Downloadable PDF
    document Header Outdoor Dining/Platform Application - Downloadable PDF
    Outdoor Dining License (Submit to the City Clerk's Office)
  • Outdoor Dining/Platform Application - Online Form and Payment
    document Header Outdoor Dining/Platform Application - Online Form and Payment
  • Peddling/Soliciting/Vendor Application
    document Header Peddling/Soliciting/Vendor Application
    Commercial Vendor License (Submit to the City Clerk's Office)

Other Permit & License Applications3 documents

  • Film Permit Application
    document Header Film Permit Application
    Film Permit (Submit to Planning Dept.)
  • Pet License Registration Form
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    Pet License Registration Form (Submit to the City Clerk's Office)
  • Special Event Permit Application
    document Header Special Event Permit Application