Homewood Local Information
Practical information for Homewood 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 Homewood: schedule, holidays, bulk
Amwaste picks up Homewood garbage twice a week, with recycling on the first day. The city claw truck takes debris piles. Public Works: 205-332-6819.
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Homewood, Jefferson County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Homewood fits into Jefferson County and Alabama: the city, the county, Homewood 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 after Dec. 31. How bills are figured, homestead exemptions and appeals. 205-325-5500.
Permits
Building permits and zoning in Homewood
Homewood permits are filed online through Civic Access. Planning Commission meets the first Tuesday, BZA the first Thursday. Call 205-332-6800.
Roads
Road construction and closures in Homewood
Homewood road work: the I-65 and Lakeshore Parkway diverging diamond (through fall 2027), US 31 signal work and the Hollywood Boulevard bridge project.
Housing
Homewood home prices and housing market
The typical Homewood home was worth $568,543 in September 2026, up 6.6% in a year, Zillow says. Jefferson County rose 1.5%; Birmingham metro FHFA up 3.4%.
Schools
Homewood schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Homewood City Schools runs three elementary schools, Homewood Middle and Homewood High. Zones, the 2026-27 calendar, enrollment and board dates. 205-870-4203.
Things to do
Things to do in Homewood this month: October 2026
Homewood's Fall Festival is Oct. 25 and the city turns 100 Oct. 29. Then a Saturday Halloween, the Holiday Open House Nov. 5 and the Christmas parade Dec. 3.
Voting
Voting in Jefferson County: registration, polling places, early voting
Alabama's general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026; polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Register by Oct. 19. Absentee rules, photo ID and Jefferson County contacts.
Farmers markets
Homewood farmers markets
The West Homewood Farmers Market has closed for good. The nearest weekly market is Pepper Place, Saturdays 7 a.m. to noon through Dec. 12, with SNAP.
Parks
Parks and trails in Homewood
Homewood's parks, the Shades Creek Greenway, pools, community centers and hours. Central and Patriot parks open 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Parks: 205-332-6700.
Restaurants
Restaurant inspection scores in Jefferson County
How the Jefferson County Department of Health scores Homewood restaurants on a 100-point scale, where to look up a score and recent Homewood results.
Business
New businesses in Homewood: October 2026
Homewood openings for October 2026: Project Lean Nation and ERA King cut ribbons, a Dutch Bros goes to the council and the Piggly Wiggly rebuild is due by year's end.
Public notices
Public notices for Homewood and Jefferson County
An index of where Homewood and Jefferson County post legal notices and public hearings, plus Alabama's statewide notice site. City Hall: 205-332-6100.
City Hall
Who to call at Homewood City Hall
Homewood City Hall, 2850 19th St. S., is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays: 205-332-6100. Mayor, council by ward, city manager, clerk, police and more.
Power outage
Power outages in Homewood: who to call and outage maps
Homewood's electricity comes from Alabama Power. Report an outage at 1-800-888-2726 or online, and check the live outage map. Downed line? Call 911.
Population
Homewood population 2026: growth, age, income and housing
Homewood had 28,118 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 6.5% since 2020 while Jefferson County shrank. Age, income and housing.
History
Homewood history and landmarks: 100 years, 1926-2026
Homewood was incorporated Oct. 29, 1926, from Rosedale, Edgewood and Grove Park. Its history, three National Register districts and places to visit.
Moving
Moving to Homewood: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Homewood? Start power with Alabama Power and water with Central Alabama Water, register your car within 30 days and find your school zone.
Transportation
Getting around Homewood: roads, transit, airport, parking
Homewood's main roads, MAX buses and the new $1.50 on-demand rides, the Birmingham airport, the greenway and downtown parking: three-hour street limit.
Neighborhoods
Homewood neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Homewood's 11 main areas, from Rosedale to Forest Brook: ZIP codes, elementary zones and September 2026 Zillow home values for each, with a map.
Neighborhoods
Brookwood Village, Homewood: homes, schools, stores and commute
The Brookwood Village area, at U.S. 280 and Lakeshore Drive, takes in the mall, Brookwood Medical Center and nearby streets, all zoned for Shades Cahaba.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Homewood: living there, schools, parks and commute
Downtown Homewood, along 18th Street South and 28th and 29th avenues, is all zoned for Shades Cahaba Elementary. Zillow's 35209 value: $536,460 in Sept. 2026.
Neighborhoods
Edgewood, Homewood: homes, schools, parks and commute
Edgewood, one of the three villages that formed Homewood in 1926, is in ZIP 35209. Zillow's typical value there was $536,460 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Forest Brook and Huntington Park, Homewood: homes and schools
Forest Brook and Huntington Park, on Homewood's south edge, are the city's ZIP 35226 streets. Zillow's typical value there was $436,667 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Grove Park, Homewood: homes, schools, parks and commute
Grove Park, a founding village of Homewood, holds Central Park, Homewood Middle and Sims Garden. Zillow's 35209 value was $536,460 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Hollywood, Homewood: homes, schools, parks and commute
Hollywood, a separate town annexed by Homewood in 1929, is all zoned for Shades Cahaba Elementary. Zillow's 35209 value was $536,460 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Lakeshore, Homewood: homes, schools, parks and commute
Lakeshore, around Samford University and Lakeshore Drive, is split between ZIPs 35209 and 35216 and three elementary zones. Homewood High is in it.
Neighborhoods
Mayfair and Windsor Highlands, Homewood: homes and schools
Mayfair and Windsor Highlands sit between downtown Homewood and Samford, around Overton Park and the library. Zillow's 35209 value: $536,460 in Sept. 2026.
Neighborhoods
Rosedale, Homewood: homes, schools, parks and commute
Rosedale, a founding village of Homewood under Red Mountain, is all zoned for Shades Cahaba Elementary. Zillow's 35209 value was $536,460 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
West Homewood: homes, schools, parks and commute
West Homewood, around Oxmoor Road and Patriot Park, is 91% zoned for Hall-Kent Elementary. Zillow's typical value in ZIP 35209 was $536,460 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Wildwood, Homewood: homes, schools, stores and commute
Wildwood is Homewood's big-box shopping district on Lakeshore Parkway at I-65 exit 255, with homes and apartments around it, all zoned for Hall-Kent.
Neighborhoods
Homewood vs. Vestavia Hills vs. Birmingham vs. Mountain Brook
Homewood and its three nearest cities side by side: 2025 millage, 2024-25 report card grades, Zillow home values, Census income and commute times.
Schools
Homewood public schools: every school, zone and report card
Homewood City Schools runs five schools, and every one earned an A on Alabama's 2024-25 report card. Addresses, grades, enrollment and zone lookup.