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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 11800 items in last 185 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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August 7, 2012 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 419 blighted properties public nuisance for weed abatement

Council formally declares 419 properties with noxious weeds a public nuisance, triggering notice and removal action. Clears legal path to clean up blight affecting neighborhoods and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 7, 2012 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 1500 Avenue K, Ensley

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; will be demolished. Removes blight and hazard from Ensley neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1500 Avenue K, Ensley, Birmingham
August 7, 2012 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe structure at 3521 2nd Place West

Unsafe building at 3521 2nd Place West will be torn down, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3521 - 2nd Place West, Birmingham
August 7, 2012 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City directs demolition of unsafe duplex at 404 21st St S.W.

Blighted property removed from neighborhood; clears nuisance that may have affected adjacent residents' safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 404 - 21st Street S.W., Birmingham
August 7, 2012 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 713 77th Place South

Unsafe structure designated for demolition to remove blight and public hazard from neighborhood. Clearing the parcel helps stabilize the area.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 713 - 77th Place South, Birmingham
August 7, 2012 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 2112 33rd Ave N

Blighted property at 2112 33rd Avenue North will be removed, clearing a safety hazard and public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2112 - 33rd Avenue North, Birmingham
August 7, 2012 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face costs to clear overgrown weeds on their land or pay a city-imposed assessment. This enforces the city's long-standing blighted-property cleanup rule.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 7, 2012 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

3908 28th Street North: Building declared unsafe, to be demolished

A blighted building at 3908 28th Street North will be demolished after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears the way for neighborhood stabilization.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3908 - 28th Street North, Birmingham
August 7, 2012 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 216 47th Street South deemed unsafe; demolition approved

City is clearing a condemned building from the neighborhood. This removes a blighted property and potential public hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 216 - 47th Street South, Birmingham
August 7, 2012 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe duplex at 2407 31st Street

Building declared a public nuisance and health hazard. Demolition clears blighted property in Fairview neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2407 - 31st Street Fairview, Birmingham
August 7, 2012 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Ensley commercial building at 804 55th St declared unsafe, demolished

City removes unsafe commercial building from neighborhood, reducing public hazard and blight in Ensley.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 804 - 55th Street Ensley, Birmingham
August 7, 2012 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 4753 Carver Ave S.W.

Unsafe structure and storage shed will be torn down, removing a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4753 Carver Avenue S.W., Birmingham
August 7, 2012 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessments levied on blighted properties

Properties with noxious weeds get hit with special assessments to cover abatement costs. Property owners will receive bills tied to the original 2009 blight declaration.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 31, 2012 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens assessed on blighted properties

City clears nuisances from abandoned or neglected properties and recovers cleanup costs by placing liens on the owners. Reduces blight and reclaims public land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 24, 2012 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 327 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

Owners of 327 properties face notices to clear dangerous weeds or face code enforcement action. Failure to comply can trigger fines or city-ordered abatement at owner expense.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 24, 2012 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 4624 Avenue U unsafe; orders demolition

Building declared a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blight from the neighborhood and reduces safety hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4624 Avenue U, Birmingham
July 24, 2012 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments set for blighted properties

City charges property owners for weeds-and-blight cleanup on their land. If you own affected property, you'll receive a bill for abatement costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 24, 2012 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

City imposes cleanup costs on property owners with noxious weeds. Property owners may face liens or legal action if assessments are not paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 24, 2012 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment billing against neglected parcels

Property owners billed for city-ordered weed clearing on their land. Owners can challenge assessments at public hearing (date/details to follow).

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 24, 2012 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments on blighted properties

Property owners in affected areas will receive special assessments to cover weed abatement costs on their lots. The city enforces this power under a 2009 ordinance to maintain neighborhood safety and appearance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 17, 2012 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: costs assessed to blighted properties as liens

City clears weeds and overgrowth on vacant/neglected properties, then bills owners—amounts become legal liens if unpaid. Helps neighborhoods recover from blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 17, 2012 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessments to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from their land. Non-compliant property owners may see liens filed against their parcels.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 17, 2012 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement

Property owners will be billed for city-ordered removal of noxious or dangerous weeds from their lots under a 2009 city law.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 17, 2012 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners may face charges to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds from blighted parcels. Affects properties declared hazardous under a 2009 city ordinance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 17, 2012 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on city properties

City will charge property owners for weed-removal costs on their parcels. Affected owners will receive notice and have opportunity to appeal the assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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