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.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Names and numbers come from the City of Homewood’s contact page, Mayor and Council page and department heads page.
Homewood City Hall, 2850 19th St. S., is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The main number is 205-332-6100. Homewood has a council-manager form of government: a mayor and four ward councilors set policy, and a city manager runs day-to-day operations.
Who to call first
- Emergency: 911
- Police non-emergency dispatch (also stray animals): 205-332-6200
- City Hall main line: 205-332-6100
- Report a pothole, missed pickup or other problem online: Report an Issue
Mayor and City Council
The mayor presides over the City Council. Find your ward on the city’s ward map.
| Office | Name | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor and council president | Jennifer Andress | jennifer.andress@homewoodal.org |
| Ward 1 | Paul S. Simmons II | paul.simmons@homewoodal.org, 205-807-7753 |
| Ward 2 (mayor pro tem) | Nick Sims | nick.sims@homewoodal.org |
| Ward 3 | Chris Lane | chris.lane@homewoodal.org |
| Ward 4 | Winslow Armstead | winslow.armstead@homewoodal.org |
The council usually meets on Monday evenings twice a month, with a Pre-Council session at 5 p.m. and the council meeting at 6 p.m.; check the meetings page for dates and agendas, and watch on the live stream.
City administration
| Office | Who | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| City manager | Cale Smith | 205-332-6104, citymanager@homewoodal.org |
| Chief of staff | JJ Bischoff | 205-332-6112 |
| City clerk (records, business licenses, city elections) | Bo Seagrist | 205-332-6108 |
| Finance (accounts receivable) | 205-332-6115 | |
| Human resources | 205-332-6113 | |
| Municipal court | 205-332-6266 |
The city manager’s office and the clerk are on the second floor of City Hall. To request records, use the clerk’s public records request form.
Services
| Need | Call |
|---|---|
| Garbage, debris, streets, sidewalks | Public Works, 205-332-6816 |
| Parks, pools, community centers | Parks and Recreation, 205-332-6700 |
| Building permits and inspections | 205-332-6800 |
| Zoning, variances, tree permits | Engineering and Zoning, 205-332-6800 |
| Code enforcement, overgrown lots, property maintenance | Inspections and Permits, 205-332-6800 |
| City engineer, drainage | Amy Zari, 205-332-6828 |
| Library | Homewood Public Library, 205-332-6600 |
Trash pickup itself is run by Amwaste; see our trash and recycling guide.
Police, fire and animals
| Need | Call |
|---|---|
| Police dispatch, non-emergency | 205-332-6200; 310 West Valley Ave. |
| Police chief, Tim Ross | 205-332-6204 |
| Fire dispatch, non-emergency | 205-332-6203 |
| Fire administration | 205-332-6154; Fire Chief Brandon Broadhead, 205-332-6152 |
| Stray animal | Police non-emergency, 205-332-6200 |
| Lost pet picked up by Animal Control | Greater Birmingham Humane Society, 205-591-6522 |
| Raccoons, snakes and other wildlife | Not handled by Animal Control; the city refers residents to a private removal company |
Since Oct. 5, 2026, Homewood Animal Control has partnered with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. Strays picked up in Homewood go to GBHS at 6227 5th Ave. N. in Birmingham, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Strays are not picked up after hours.
Utilities
Power comes from Alabama Power and water from Birmingham Water Works, not the city. See our power outage guide for Alabama Power, and our moving to Homewood guide for starting water, sewer, gas and internet service.
Frequently asked questions
What is the phone number for Homewood City Hall?
205-332-6100. City Hall is at 2850 19th St. S. and is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Who is the mayor of Homewood, Alabama?
Jennifer Andress. The mayor is the city’s chief elected official and presides over the City Council. Email jennifer.andress@homewoodal.org.
Who is my Homewood City Council member?
Each of Homewood’s four wards elects one councilor: Paul S. Simmons II (Ward 1), Nick Sims (Ward 2), Chris Lane (Ward 3) and Winslow Armstead (Ward 4). The city’s ward map shows your ward.
How do I report a stray dog in Homewood?
Call Homewood Police non-emergency dispatch at 205-332-6200. Since Oct. 5, 2026, strays are taken to the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, 205-591-6522.
What is the Homewood police non-emergency number?
205-332-6200, Homewood Police dispatch. The department is at 310 West Valley Ave. Call 911 for emergencies.
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