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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 4420 items in last 77 months
Total dollars $8.8M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (27.0% 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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October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 308 72nd St N

Blighted property at 308 72nd Street North declared unsafe and will be demolished. Removes a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 308 72nd Street North, 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 #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2204 Avenue F

An unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance will be torn down, clearing the property and improving neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2204 Avenue F, Birmingham, Alabama 35218
October 22, 2024 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 1525 Bush Blvd unsafe; demolition ordered

Property at 1525 Bush Boulevard will be demolished after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. This removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1525 Bush Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama 35208
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 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 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
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

City assesses $6,300 against 233 2nd Street for building demolition

Property owner will receive a $6,300 bill for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 233 2nd Street Thomas, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $5,731 for demolition at 3913 39th Court North

Property owner will be charged $5,731 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3913 39th Court North, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City assesses $5,316 demolition cost to 1946 Warrior Road property

Property owner at 1946 Warrior Road will be billed $5,315.52 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1946 Warrior Road (Rear), Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,210 demolition cost for 309 25th St, Ensley

Property owner at 309 25th Street in Ensley will be charged $5,210 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building on the lot.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 309 25th Street Ensley, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: property owner billed $5,080 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 5908 Jesse Owens Avenue will be charged $5,079.72 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure on their land.

Counterparty: property owner at 5908 Jesse Owens Avenue Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 5908 Jesse Owens Avenue, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Property owner billed $4,806.60 for demolition of unsafe building at 3724 Willar

The property owner at 3724 Willard Avenue SW will be assessed a special tax of $4,806.60 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3724 Willard Avenue SW, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #65 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City assesses $4,794.60 demolition cost to property owner at 1326 4th Court West

Property owner at 1326 4th Court West will receive a bill for $4,794.60 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. This assessment becomes a lien on the property unless paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1326 4th Court West, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City assesses $4,789 demolition cost to 2801 32nd Place SW

Property owner at 2801 32nd Place SW will be billed $4,789.36 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2801 32nd Place SW, Birmingham
September 17, 2024 · Item number:Item #74 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Property owner billed $4,531 for demolition at 406 Court E, Pratt City

An unsafe building at this address was demolished and the cost is now assessed against the property owner. The owner will need to pay $4,531.28 or face a lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 406 Court E Pratt City, Birmingham
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