Homewood development and zoning news
Homewood development news, newest first: rezoning cases, building permits, new subdivisions and construction, each story linked to the city or county file.
Top story
Homewood home values hit a record, pulling ahead of Vestavia Hills
The typical Homewood home was worth $568,543 in September, a record and up 6.6% in a year. Homewood passed Vestavia Hills in June, and the gap has widened every month since.
Permits, zoning and home prices
Homewood
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%.
Legal 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.
