Build Siren tracks building permit activity in Birmingham, Oakland County and delivers it to local contractors as a daily, trade-filtered report — the exact project address, the permit description, the estimated value where Birmingham records it, whether a contractor is named, and a Premium / Strong / Usable lead score.
Permit activity in Birmingham
A high-end market with frequent teardown and rebuild projects, large additions, and premium remodels — permit values run high and the low-ball competition that crowds other markets is largely absent.
What contractors use Birmingham permit data for
- Roofing — Birmingham re-roof and tear-off permits (roofing leads)
- HVAC — furnace and A/C changeouts, commercial rooftop units (HVAC leads)
- Plumbing — water heaters, sewer and water service, repipes (plumbing leads)
- Electrical — panel upgrades, generators, EV chargers (electrical leads)
- Remodeling — kitchens, baths, basements, additions (remodeling leads)
- General contractors — new builds, additions, commercial build-outs (GC leads)
How to look up a building permit in Birmingham
Birmingham’s Building Department issues permits with online lookup; issued permits are public records under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. Build Siren monitors Birmingham along with every other Oakland County community at once, so new permits reach you without checking portals yourself.
Nearby cities we cover
Troy · Royal Oak — see all coverage areas.
Birmingham permit leads FAQ
Are Birmingham building permits public record?
Yes. Building permits filed with Michigan municipalities are public records available under the Michigan FOIA. Build Siren aggregates them so you do not have to file requests.
How fast will I see new Birmingham permits?
New activity is included in the next weekday morning’s report.
Can I get only Birmingham, not the whole county?
Yes — single-city territories are available. Availability is limited per trade.
What does it cost?
One trade starts at $99/month. See pricing.
Request Birmingham access — from $99/month. Call (248) 290-8979.