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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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December 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement on Birmingham properties

Property owners will receive bills for city costs to clear noxious weeds from their land. The assessment covers abatement work declared necessary back in 2009.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 201 29th Street, Ensley

City will remove a blighted property declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears land for redevelopment and improves neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 201 29th Street Ensley, Birmingham
December 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 5701 King Drive

Blighted building on King Drive declared unsafe and public nuisance; will be demolished to remove hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5701 King Drive, Birmingham
December 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City approves demolition of blighted structure at 528 81st Street South

Unsafe building will be removed, clearing hazard from neighborhood and returning property to potential productive use.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 528 81st Street South, Birmingham
December 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special assessment: properties declared noxious or dangerous

Property owners may owe special assessments for weed removal on their land under a 2009 council order. Affected owners will have a chance to be heard at the public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment hearing scheduled

City will assess property owners for costs of removing noxious weeds from their land. If approved, you may owe a bill based on abatement work already completed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on multiple properties

City bills property owners for costs to remove noxious weeds under 2009 directive. Affected owners will receive assessment notices and may face liens if unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on property owners

Property owners may face a special city assessment for weed abatement on their land if they have not addressed noxious or dangerous vegetation. Costs will be added to property tax bills.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will be charged for city cleanup of noxious weeds on their land. Costs vary by parcel; property records show which addresses are affected.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners face special assessments to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from their land. Abatement charges become liens against the property if not paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 27, 2012 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessment against blighted properties

City assigns cleanup costs to property owners with noxious weeds. Property owners will receive a bill for abatement work; ability to contest charges ends after public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 27, 2012 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 232 3rd Ave. S.W.

Blighted property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the site for redevelopment and reduces safety hazards in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 232 - 3rd Avenue S.W., Birmingham
November 27, 2012 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3332 Park Ave S.W. ordered demolished

City removes blighted structure deemed a public nuisance and safety hazard. Building and 2 sheds will be demolished.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3332 Park Avenue S.W., Birmingham
November 27, 2012 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 3833 41st Avenue North

Unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be removed. Action clears blight from the neighborhood and protects nearby residents from hazards.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3833 - 41st Avenue North (Rear), Birmingham
November 27, 2012 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 303 Avenue V, Pratt City

City will demolish a building declared unsafe and a public nuisance in Pratt City, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 303 Avenue V Pratt City, Birmingham
November 27, 2012 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City targets 177 properties for weed abatement; declares nuisance

Overgrown weeds on vacant or neglected properties attract crime, lower neighborhood property values, and create safety hazards. This action clears the way for city crews to remove dangerous vegetation from 177 parcels across Birmingham.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
November 27, 2012 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 211 6th Ave. North declared unsafe, marked for demolition

City will tear down a blighted building. Removes a safety hazard and potential nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 211 - 6th Avenue North, Birmingham
November 27, 2012 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners with overgrown weeds face a special tax to cover city cleanup costs. This applies to parcels previously declared noxious under a 2012 city rule.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 27, 2012 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners in designated blighted areas face assessments to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds from their land. Owners of affected properties should review the hearing notice for details on charges and opportunity to contest.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 27, 2012 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments levied on blighted properties

Property owners may owe special assessments for city-ordered weed removal on neglected parcels. Costs are recovered through liens against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 27, 2012 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council assesses property owners for weed abatement costs

Property owners declared non-compliant under a 2010 weed ordinance face special assessments to cover city abatement work. Check your address if you own property with overgrown lots.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 27, 2012 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face special assessments to cover city cleanup costs. The amount owed depends on your property's size and violation severity.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 27, 2012 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment issued for weed abatement on city properties

Property owners may face charges to cover cost of removing noxious weeds from their land. Assessment follows city action under a 2011 ordinance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 27, 2012 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds may face special assessments to cover city cleanup costs. Check the full hearing notice to see if your property is listed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
November 27, 2012 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may face costs to clear noxious weeds from their land. Abatement liens protect neighborhood safety and property values by ensuring dangerous vegetation is removed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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