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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 10710 items in last 161 months
Total dollars $17.8M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.3% 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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October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 5219 Court P deemed unsafe; demolition approved

The city is demolishing a building declared unsafe and a public nuisance. This removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5219 Court P, Birmingham, Alabama 35208
October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: city to clean nuisance properties, bill owners

City will remove weeds and debris from neglected properties and charge owners for the cost as a lien against the property. Affected property owners have the right to be heard before costs are assessed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 4437 41st Pl. North condemned for demolition

City will demolish a condemned building declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal improves neighborhood safety and reduces blight.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4437 41st Place North, Birmingham, Alabama 35217
October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition order: Unsafe building at 4620 Avenue U

City declares the property unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4620 Avenue U, Birmingham, Alabama 35208
October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1131 15th Street North unsafe; building demolition ordered

The building at this address is being torn down after being deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1131 15th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 628 St. Charles Ave ordered demolished

City council declared the property unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 628 St. Charles Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 7616 3rd Ave South

An unsafe building at 7616 3rd Avenue South has been deemed a public nuisance and will be demolished, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7616 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 621 72nd St S

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blighted structure from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 621 72nd Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 7829 Division Avenue

Unsafe structure at 7829 Division Avenue will be demolished. Removal of blighted properties can improve neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7829 Division Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 226 4th Court North declared unsafe; demolition ordered

A blighted building in Birmingham will be torn down, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 226 4th Court North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 338 66th Street South

Unsafe structure at 338 66th Street South will be demolished. Removes a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 338 66th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35212
October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 537 Toledo Street

A deteriorated structure in Birmingham will be torn down after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. The demolition removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 537 Toledo Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35224
October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 227 5th Ave South

City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in downtown Birmingham. Removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 227 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205
October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of building at 446 1st Street North

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 446 1st Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
October 15, 2024 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 286 properties public nuisance for weeds

Properties with overgrown weeds will receive notice to clean up or face city action. Affects neighborhoods across the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 15, 2024 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 236 properties declared public nuisance

City will post notice on 236 properties with noxious weeds and can force cleanup or pursue abatement; owners may face fines or liens if they don't comply.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
October 8, 2024 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: city clears nuisances, costs become property liens

City will clear weeds and debris from blighted properties and charge owners for the cleanup cost as a lien against the property. Property owners have a chance to be heard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $100K

Emergency demolition: City hires Ingle for $99,500 at 800 12th St N

Unsafe building at 800 12th Street North will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard from the neighborhood. Work proceeds under emergency contract authority.

Counterparty: Ingle Demolition & Salvage, Adamsville, Alabama Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 800 12th Street North, Birmingham
September 24, 2024 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement costs become property liens

Owners of blighted properties will be charged for city weed-removal costs, which become liens on their titles until paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $29K

Demolition cost: $28,618 special assessment on 1946 Warrior Road

Property owner at 1946 Warrior Road will be charged $28,618 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1946 Warrior Road, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $13K

City charges Ensley property owner $13,107 for building demolition

Property owner at 1829 Warrior Road must pay the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1829 Warrior Road Ensley, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $13K

City bills property owner $13,064 for unsafe-building demolition

Property owner at 2120 Carlos Avenue SW will be charged $13,064 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on their land.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2120 Carlos Avenue SW, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $10K

Property owner charged $9,735 for unsafe building demolition

A special assessment will bill the property owner at 420 87th Street South for demolition costs. This is how cities recover public safety cleanup expenses from responsible parties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 420 87th Street South, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $9,512.80 charged to 13 1st Place South for unsafe building

Property owner at 13 1st Place South will be charged $9,512.80 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their lot.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 13 1st Place South, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

Property owner charged $8,306 for demolition of unsafe building

Owner of 2412 34th Avenue North must pay the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. This special assessment will be added to the property tax bill.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2412 34th Avenue North, Birmingham
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