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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 4455 items in last 78 months
Total dollars $8.9M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (27.4% 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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April 11, 2023 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens: city clears nuisances, costs assessed to properties

City removes overgrown weeds and blight from residential/commercial properties and places a lien on those parcels to recover cleanup costs. Property owners will be charged for the abatement work.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $12K

City assesses $12,334 demolition cost to 2624 18th Avenue North owner

Property owner must pay the city back for removing an unsafe building. Special assessments are added to property tax bills and can affect home equity or sale value.

Counterparty: property owner at 2624 18th Avenue North Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2624 18th Avenue North, Birmingham
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $12K

City bills property owner $12,132 for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 1228 4th Place North must pay $12,131.82 to cover the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. This assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1228 4th Place North, Birmingham
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $9K

City assesses $9,228 demolition cost against 554 10th Court West

Property owner at 554 10th Court West will be billed $9,228 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. The charge becomes a special assessment lien on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 554 10th Court West, Birmingham
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $9K

Special assessment: $8,740.64 demolition cost at 4676 Grasselli Blvd

Property owner at 4676 Grasselli Boulevard is billed $8,740.64 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The charge becomes a special assessment against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 4676 Grasselli Boulevard, Birmingham
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $7,486 demolition cost for unsafe building at 3321 15th Cour

Property owner at 3321 15th Court North will be charged $7,486 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3321 15th Court North, Birmingham
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

Property assessed $6,406 for demolition of unsafe building at 2415 34th Avenue N

Owner of this Birmingham property will be charged $6,406.35 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on the lot.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2415 34th Avenue North, Birmingham
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

Property owner charged $5,533.50 for unsafe building demolition at 3118 20th Str

The city demolished an unsafe structure at this address and is billing the property owner for the $5,533.50 cost. Property owners are responsible for demolition expenses when buildings pose safety risks.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3118 20th Street North, Birmingham
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

Special assessment levied for unsafe building demolition at 2219 32nd Avenue Nor

Property owner at 2219 32nd Avenue North will be billed $5,504.80 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2219 32nd Avenue North, Birmingham
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,588 demolition cost charged to 409 4th Court West

Property owner at 409 4th Court West will be billed $4,588 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. The charge becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 409 4th Court West, Birmingham
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance

City will remove an abandoned or broken-down vehicle from a property and bill the owner for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #85 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 203 blighted properties nuisance; weed abatement ordered

City is moving to clean up 203 properties with dangerous weeds. Property owners will receive notice and the city will take action to remove the hazard.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 2801 32nd Place SW ordered demolished as unsafe public nuisance

The city has determined this structure is unsafe and a public nuisance, triggering demolition. Removal clears a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2801 32nd Place SW, Birmingham
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 3211 Hemlock Ave unsafe; orders demolition

The city is removing a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in your neighborhood. Demolition clears blight and reduces hazards for nearby residents.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3211 Hemlock Avenue SW, Birmingham
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 7620 2nd Avenue South

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed. Demolition protects neighborhood safety and clears a blighted property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7620 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3705 9th Avenue

The building has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition will remove a hazard from the neighborhood and clear the property for future use.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3705 9th Avenue, Birmingham
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

1012 Winchester Drive declared unsafe; demolition approved

Building at 1012 Winchester Drive will be demolished after being declared a public nuisance and unsafe structure. Removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1012 Winchester Drive, Birmingham
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3501 Jefferson Ave SW approved for demolition

A building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. This clears a hazard from the neighborhood and the property becomes available for redevelopment or reuse.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3501 Jefferson Avenue SW, Birmingham
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 1811 Eufaula Ave, Ensley

An unsafe, blighted structure in your neighborhood will be removed. Demolition clears the property for future development or green space, improving neighborhood safety and appearance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1811 Eufaula Avenue, Ensley, Birmingham
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe structure at 2808 32nd Place SW

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will clear the lot. Affects one property in southwest Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2808 32nd Place SW, Birmingham
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 314 5th Way, Pratt City

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance and marked for demolition. Removes blight and hazard from Pratt City neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 314 5th Way, Pratt City, Birmingham
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1224 4th Place North

Condemned structure at 1224 4th Place North will be torn down as a public safety measure. Removes blighted property from neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1224 4th Place North, Birmingham
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 2910 Avenue Y

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2910 Avenue Y, Birmingham
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 94 properties nuisances for overgrown weeds

Owners of these 94 properties will receive notice they must remove noxious or dangerous weeds or face city enforcement action. Failure to comply typically triggers municipal abatement, with costs added to property tax bills.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 7230 Oporto Avenue

Unsafe structure at 7230 Oporto Avenue (also known as 7230 Naples Avenue) will be torn down, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7230 Oporto Avenue aka 7230 Naples Avenue, Birmingham
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