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Blight Accountability

Birmingham council actions holding owners of vacant or blighted structures accountable for the condition of their property.

Volume timeline

Blight Accountability — items per month

Indexed so far 11664 items in last 179 months
Total dollars $19.4M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (66.7% of agenda items processed so far).
20 10 0 2022-01-01: 128 items, $320,293 2022-02-01: 60 items, $173,328 2022-03-01: 83 items, $75,082 2022-04-01: 66 items, $190,752 2022-05-01: 118 items, $150,742 2022-06-01: 77 items, $60,180 2022-07-01: 93 items, $256,589 2022-08-01: 53 items, $292,200 2022-09-01: 82 items, $164,512 2022-10-01: 54 items, $55,690 2022-11-01: 66 items, $189,517 2022-12-01: 25 items, $64,785 2023-01-01: 37 items, $188,291 2023-02-01: 94 items, $185,881 2023-03-01: 41 items, $133,802 2023-04-01: 92 items, $397,476 2023-05-01: not indexed yet 2023-06-01: not indexed yet 2023-07-01: not indexed yet 2023-08-01: not indexed yet 2023-09-01: not indexed yet 2023-10-01: not indexed yet 2023-11-01: not indexed yet 2023-12-01: not indexed yet 2024-01-01: 50 items, $771,986 2024-02-01: 49 items 2024-03-01: 44 items 2024-04-01: 11 items, $4,097 2024-05-01: 46 items 2024-06-01: 34 items 2024-07-01: 72 items, $184,735 2024-08-01: 61 items 2024-09-01: 70 items, $339,207 2024-10-01: 65 items, $24,883 2024-11-01: 3 items 2024-12-01: 82 items, $69,000 2025-01-01: 54 items 2025-02-01: 46 items 2025-03-01: 38 items 2025-04-01: 82 items, $233,214 2025-05-01: 44 items 2025-06-01: 36 items, $110,000 2025-07-01: 115 items, $654,669 2025-08-01: 118 items 2025-09-01: 86 items 2025-10-01: 120 items 2025-11-01: 50 items 2025-12-01: 106 items 2026-01-01: 94 items 2026-02-01: 27 items 2026-03-01: 127 items 2026-04-01: 53 items 2026-05-01: 80 items, $50,350 2026-06-01: not indexed yet 2026-07-01: not indexed yet 2026-08-01: not indexed yet 2026-09-01: not indexed yet 2026-10-01: not indexed yet 2026-11-01: not indexed yet 2026-12-01: not indexed yet 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
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July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe apartment building at 3412 11th Ave North

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition clears blighted property from North Birmingham neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3412 - 11th Avenue North, Birmingham
July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 512 blighted properties public nuisance; weed abatement notice pos

Properties with dangerous or noxious weeds are now officially designated as public nuisances, triggering city abatement action. This affects neighborhoods citywide and is a step toward cleanup and blight removal.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 404 Princeton Ave S.W.

City declares the structure a public nuisance and unsafe, clearing the way for demolition to remove blight and improve neighborhood conditions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 404 Princeton Avenue S.W., Birmingham
July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 7520 2nd Avenue North

Blighted structure removed from neighborhood; clears site for potential redevelopment or land recovery.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7520 - 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham
July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 1216 28th Street North

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing blight and potential safety hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1216 - 28th Street North, Birmingham
July 23, 2013 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 7724-26 2nd Ave N ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, triggering demolition. Removes a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7724-26 - 2nd Avenue North aka 7720 - 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham
July 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens assessed on blighted properties

City removes nuisances from vacant or neglected properties and recovers cleanup costs by placing liens against the land. Affected property owners will owe the abatement fees.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners of blighted lots declared by the city will pay special assessments to cover weed removal and site cleanup costs. The city will pursue collection to recover these public health and safety expenses.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

City charges property owners for weed removal on neglected land. Unpaid assessments can become tax liens.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments for blighted properties

City assesses property owners for weed-abatement costs on blighted parcels. Affected owners will receive bills for cleanup under the 2011 noxious-weed ordinance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 16, 2013 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment set for blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessments to cover city weed-removal costs on neglected parcels; amounts depend on parcel size and cleanup scope.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 9, 2013 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 744 blighted properties public nuisance, orders weed removal

City is targeting 744 properties with dangerous weeds for cleanup; notices will be posted to require owners to cut vegetation or face city action. Helps clear neighborhood blight and reduce fire hazards.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
July 9, 2013 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessment on blighted properties

City recovers cleanup costs from property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds. Assessed owners can appeal at public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 9, 2013 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments levied on blighted properties

Property owners with neglected lots declared noxious or dangerous face special assessments to cover city weed-abatement costs. Check your property address to see if you're affected.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 9, 2013 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds will face a special assessment to cover city abatement costs. Unpaid assessments typically become tax liens on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 9, 2013 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners will receive a bill to recover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from their parcels. Owners can attend a hearing to dispute the assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 9, 2013 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council assesses weed-abatement costs on blighted properties

Property owners can be charged for city-ordered weed removal on neglected parcels. Costs vary by property size and severity; affected owners will receive notice of charges they owe.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 9, 2013 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement

Property owners may owe a special assessment for noxious weed removal on their land, as authorized by a 2011 council resolution. The city will hold a hearing for affected property owners to contest.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 9, 2013 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment set for property owners

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. This is a follow-up enforcement action on cases declared in 2011.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 9, 2013 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties

City collects costs for clearing dangerous weeds from abandoned or neglected properties; owners who don't comply face liens on their land. Properties and amounts not yet disclosed—watch for details at next meeting.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 9, 2013 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessment: Special tax on blighted properties

Property owners may face special assessments to cover city costs of clearing dangerous weeds from blighted parcels. Check your property address if located in affected areas.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 9, 2013 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses weed-abatement costs against property owners

Property owners may face special assessments to cover city costs for clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. Check if your property is listed to learn what you owe.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 9, 2013 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds may face added costs for city cleanup; assessment ties to 2011 blight-abatement directive.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 2, 2013 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 821 Lacey Road ordered demolished

The city will demolish an unsafe structure and shed, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 821 Lacey Road, Birmingham
July 2, 2013 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 217 5th Street, Pratt City

Building declared a public nuisance will be torn down, clearing a blighted property in Pratt City neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 217 - 5th Street Pratt City, Birmingham
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