About Information Birmingham

Information Birmingham is an online guide to the city of Birmingham, Alabama. It brings together practical information about the city’s government, public services, departments and landmarks in one place, so residents, newcomers and visitors can quickly find what they need and reach the right official resource.

What this guide covers

The guide covers the city’s main institutions — the Office of the Mayor, the City Council and its nine districts, the Police Department and Fire and Rescue Service, the Municipal Court, building permits and inspections, GIS and zoning maps, parks and recreation, city employment, and economic development — alongside notable landmarks such as Legion Field, Boutwell Auditorium, and the historic Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens.

How the information is organised

Each page explains what an institution does, how to contact it, and where to find official forms and services, with links to the relevant city resources. Where it helps, pages include background, key facts and answers to common questions.

Accuracy and corrections

Information is presented in plain language and reviewed for accuracy. Details such as phone numbers, addresses, hours and services can change over time, so readers are encouraged to confirm time-sensitive details directly with the relevant office. To suggest a correction or addition, please use the contact page.