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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 11750 items in last 181 months
Total dollars $19.4M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (67.0% 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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January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City removes noxious growth at 3417 Park Ave SW

Property at 3417 Park Ave SW will be cleared of dangerous weeds under a special city assessment. This helps eliminate neighborhood blight and improves public safety in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement Location: 3417 PARK AVE SW 35221
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #78 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 198 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Blighted properties with dangerous weeds pose fire and safety hazards to nearby neighborhoods. Notice will be posted on each property, likely triggering cleanup deadlines or city abatement action.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #80 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 26th Ave North

Blighted structure at 2617–2619 26th Avenue North will be torn down, clearing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood and opening the lot for potential reuse or revitalization.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2617 - 26th Avenue North aka 2619 - 26th Avenue North, Birmingham
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1008 Penfield Drive

City will demolish a property deemed structurally unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a blight risk from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1008 Penfield Drive, Birmingham
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Blighted house at 1220 18th Way S.W. ordered demolished

City removes unsafe building deemed a public nuisance. Demolition clears the property for potential redevelopment or community reuse.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1220 - 18th Way S.W., Birmingham
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 533 16th Street S.W.

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes blight from neighborhood and eliminates hazard to residents.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 533 - 16th Street S.W., Birmingham
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3839–43rd Ave. North ordered demolished

City will remove a blighted property declared unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the address for future development or stabilization of the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3839 - 43rd Avenue North, Birmingham
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe duplex at 509 12th St S.W.

Unsafe building on 12th Street declared a public nuisance and will be torn down, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 509 - 12th Street S.W.
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 21–17th Avenue South ordered demolished

City will demolish a building declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal of blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 21 - 17th Avenue South, Birmingham
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 409 Avenue E, Pratt City

City is tearing down a condemned structure and carport deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in Pratt City, removing a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 409 Avenue E Pratt City
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 34th Street North

Property at 1730–34th Street North deemed unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed to remove the blighted building and improve neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1730-34th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama (aka 1710-34th Street North)
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Blighted house at 216–68th Street North ordered demolished

The city is removing an unsafe, abandoned building in North Birmingham. This clears a public nuisance and frees the property for potential future use or redevelopment.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 216 - 68th Street North, Birmingham
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe structure at 2732 22nd Ave North

Condemned building at 2732 22nd Avenue North will be demolished after being deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2732 - 22nd Avenue North, Birmingham
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessments to cover weed-abatement costs on declared noxious or dangerous properties. This is part of the city's ongoing blight-removal effort under Resolution 767-12.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

City assesses property owners for weed removal costs on dangerous or neglected parcels. Owners may face liens or increased tax bills if they don't comply with abatement orders.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City assesses special charges on blighted properties

Property owners may face charges for city-ordered removal of dangerous weeds on their land. Details about affected addresses and assessment amounts are not fully available in this agenda item.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments set for blighted properties

City imposes cleanup costs on property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds. Owners will receive bills for abatement work authorized under the 2012 weed ordinance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

City is imposing cleanup costs on owners of overgrown, dangerous properties. Property owners will receive a bill to cover weeds removed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: Weed abatement costs passed to property owners

Property owners may receive a bill for city weed-removal costs on their parcels. The city uses this process to recover expenses for clearing blighted land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners may face additional charges to clean up dangerous weeds on their land. Assessment details and affected parcels will be presented at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle from neighborhood

City removes an abandoned, inoperable vehicle classified as a public nuisance; removal costs will be charged to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle; owner billed for costs

Abandoned cars on streets and properties create safety hazards and drag down neighborhood appearance. The city will remove this vehicle and charge the owner for the removal cost.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with overgrown lots face special assessments to cover city weed-removal costs. The hearing allows owners to challenge the charges.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2615–26th Ave N

Unsafe property at 2615–26th Avenue North will be torn down, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2615-26th Avenue North aka 2619-26th Avenue North, Birmingham
December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4405 42nd St N

Property at 4405 42nd Street North is declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will proceed with demolition. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4405 - 42nd Street North, Birmingham
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