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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 11796 items in last 183 months
Total dollars $19.4M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (67.7% 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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September 25, 2012 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment hearing scheduled

Property owners with blighted lots will hear charges for city weed-cutting costs. Failure to pay can result in tax liens.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 25, 2012 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face a special tax bill to cover city cleanup costs. If you own a blighted lot in Birmingham, check your address against the published list.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 25, 2012 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 421 Oakmont Street

Unsafe structure in Sherman Heights will be torn down, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 421 Oakmont Street
September 25, 2012 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 915 Avenue V, Pratt City

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance will be torn down. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 915 Avenue V, Pratt City and Storage House, Birmingham
September 25, 2012 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 113 15th Avenue West declared unsafe; demolition approved

Property deemed a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 113 - 15th Avenue West, Birmingham
September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 328 Avenue T

Unsafe structure in Pratt City marked for removal to reduce blight and public hazard.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 328 Avenue T Pratt City, Birmingham
September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Emergency demolition approved for Larkway Garden Apartments

City declares this property an emergency public nuisance and will demolish the buildings. Removal of blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and clears the path for future redevelopment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: Larkway Garden Apartments
September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 564 properties declared public nuisance

City will post notices on 564 blighted parcels with dangerous weeds, triggering abatement action. Owners have chance to clear weeds or face city enforcement and potential fines.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1204 Coosa Street

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition removes hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1204 Coosa Street, Birmingham
September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of blighted structure at 404 5th Place

Pratt City property declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal of blighted structures can improve neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 404 - 5th Place Pratt City, Birmingham
September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Pratt City: 729 2nd Street building demolished for public safety

Unsafe building at 729 2nd Street in Pratt City will be demolished, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 729 - 2nd Street aka 200 Avenue T Pratt City, Birmingham
September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 448 1st Street North

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; removal improves neighborhood conditions and reduces blight in downtown area.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 448 - 1st Street North, Birmingham
September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 5400 11th Ave Wylam

Unsafe structure in Wylam designated for demolition to remove public nuisance and improve neighborhood safety. Property clears blight risk.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5400 11th Avenue Wylam and Storage House, Birmingham
September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 608 79th Street South

Dangerous building deemed a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 608 - 79th Street South, Birmingham
September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from residential or commercial areas, reducing blight and safety hazards. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles harm neighborhood appearance and safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable motor vehicle ordered removed as public nuisance

City abates an abandoned or inoperable vehicle and bills the registered owner for removal costs, clearing blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered: Unsafe building at 1701 - 31st Avenue North

City is removing an unsafe structure from your neighborhood. Property at 1701 - 31st Avenue North will be demolished to eliminate a public hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1701 - 31st Avenue North, Birmingham
September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City clears blighted duplex and storage house on 9th Street, Pratt City

Unsafe building declared public nuisance and slated for demolition. Removes blight and potential hazard from residential neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 510 and 512 - 9th Street, Pratt City, Birmingham
September 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1313 Avenue I (Ensley)

Unsafe structure classified as public nuisance will be demolished. Removes a blight hazard and health risk from the Ensley neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1313 Avenue I Ensley, Birmingham
September 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 501 5th Way, Pratt City

Pratt City resident: A blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed from your neighborhood, improving property values and safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 501 - 5th Way Pratt City, Birmingham
September 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removal of abandoned vehicles improves neighborhood safety and appearance. Costs will be assessed against the vehicle's registered owner.

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

City demolishes unsafe building at 1411 Avenue E in Ensley

Unsafe structure in Ensley neighborhood will be removed, reducing blight and safety hazards for nearby residents.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1411 Avenue E Ensley, Birmingham
September 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens imposed on blighted properties

City will charge property owners for clearing weeds and overgrowth; costs become liens on the land. Holds owners accountable for blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 11, 2012 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles blight neighborhoods and create safety hazards. The city removes the vehicle and charges the owner for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
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