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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 11070 items in last 164 months
Total dollars $18.7M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.4% 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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July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance at 313 Martin Dr

If approved, would authorize removal of an abandoned purple-and-blue 4-door Chevrolet Cruze from 313 Martin Dr. Removal costs would be assessed against the vehicle's registered owner. The item addresses blight and neighborhood cleanup.

Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 313 MARTIN DR 35215
July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #3 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 1225 SW 18th St

If approved, the city would remove a red Chevrolet SUV declared a public nuisance and bill the registered owner for removal costs. Would clear blight from the neighborhood.

Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1225 SW 18TH ST 35211
July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to declare 274 properties blighted by noxious weeds

Would allow the city to remove dangerous weeds from vacant or neglected parcels across multiple neighborhoods if council approves. A public hearing on September 1, 2026 will let property owners object before abatement work begins.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement Public hearing: September 1, 2026
July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #6 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 360 Observatory Dr

Would authorize removal of an abandoned gray 2005 Lexus ES300 parked at 360 Observatory Dr. If approved, the registered owner would be assessed the cost of removal. The vehicle has been deemed a public nuisance.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 360 OBSERVATORY DR 35206
July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removal of inoperable vehicle on SW Princeton Ave

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable blue Mitsubishi Montero from 2027 SW Princeton Ave and assess removal costs to the vehicle's registered owner. The action targets public nuisances in neighborhood spaces.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2027 SW PRINCETON AVE 35211
July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle at 2027 SW Princeton Ave

If approved, the inoperable green Dodge Durango would be removed from 2027 SW Princeton Ave as a public nuisance, with removal costs assessed to the registered owner. Reduces blight and safety hazards on the property.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2027 SW PRINCETON AVE 35211
July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider nuisance abatement liens on 136 properties citywide

If approved, the city would abate nuisances (overgrowth, debris) on 136 blighted properties across Birmingham and place assessment liens against them. Property owners would be liable for cleanup costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

If approved, would authorize removal of an abandoned white food trailer from 1322 SW 18th Way. The registered owner would be assessed removal costs. Helps address neighborhood blight and public safety concerns.

Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1322 SW 18TH WAY 35211
July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance at 1322 SW

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned orange trailer from the property and bill the registered owner for removal costs, helping clear blight from the neighborhood.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement Location: 1322 SW 18TH WAY 35211
July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to remove inoperable SUV declared public nuisance at 1322 SW 18th Way

If approved, would authorize removal of an abandoned black GMC Yukon from a residential property and assess removal costs to the registered vehicle owner. The property would be cleared of the nuisance.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1322 SW 18TH WAY 35211
July 21, 2026 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Proposed removal: inoperable vehicle at 2600 16th St

Council would authorize removal of an inoperable gray 4-door Nissan from 2600 16th St as a public nuisance. Removal costs would be assessed against the vehicle's registered owner. If approved, the property would be cleared.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2600 16TH ST 35208
July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle as public nuisance

Would authorize removal of an inoperable 2009 GMC van from 2624 N 34th Ave. Costs would be assessed to the registered owner. If approved, the property would be cleared of the abandoned vehicle.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle VIN: 1GDFG15R0W109636024 Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement Location: 2624 N 34TH AVE 35207
July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to declare 234 properties public nuisances for noxious weeds

If approved, would trigger weed abatement proceedings on 234 properties across Birmingham. Property owners can object at a public hearing on August 18, 2026. The city could then remove noxious vegetation at owner expense.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement Public hearing: 2026-08-18
July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

If approved, would authorize removal of an abandoned 4-door Nissan Altima at 4125 N 66th St. Removal costs would be assessed against the registered vehicle owner. Would help address blight and public nuisance concerns in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement Location: 4125 N 66TH ST 35206
July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance at 7025 Georgia Rd

If approved, would authorize removal of a gold Toyota Camry from 7025 Georgia Rd. The registered owner would be charged for removal costs as a property lien.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7025 GEORGIA RD 35212
July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance at 2624 N 34th Ave

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable 2010 Dodge Caliber (Tag 1107AW4) and charge removal costs to the registered owner. Would clear blight and reduce public safety concerns on the property.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement Location: 2624 N 34TH AVE 35207
July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 4038 Fairmont St

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned white 2-door Chevy Tahoe from 4038 Fairmont St and bill the registered owner for removal costs, reducing neighborhood blight and improving public safety.

Counterparty: Registered owner of inoperable motor vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4038 FAIRMONT ST 35207
July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #2 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable 2006 Jeep Laredo parked at 9718 Williamsburg Drive and assess removal costs to the registered vehicle owner.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 9718 WILLIAMSBURG DR 35215
July 14, 2026 · Item number:Item #3 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of abandoned vehicle at 733 SW 29th St

Would remove a hollowed-out, inoperable vehicle classified as a public nuisance from the property at 733 SW 29th St. Removal costs would be assessed against the registered vehicle owner.

Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 733 SW 29TH ST 35211
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolishing unsafe building at 521 80th Street South

If approved, would authorize demolition of a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would clear the site and reduce blight in the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 521 80th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 7017 Georgia Road

If approved, the city would demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance at 7017 Georgia Road. Removal would eliminate a blight and safety hazard in the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7017 Georgia Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35212
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider demolition of unsafe building at 217 53rd St

If approved, the city would demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance at 217 53rd Street. Removal would eliminate a blighted structure affecting the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 217 53rd Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35212
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 5744 Martin Luther Ave

If approved, the city would demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal would clear blight from the neighborhood and reduce potential safety hazards.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 5744 Martin Luther Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35228
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition order proposed for unsafe building at 4824 9th Terrace North

Council would declare the property unsafe and a public nuisance, directing its demolition. If approved, would remove a blighted structure from the neighborhood and address blight concerns.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4824 9th Terrace North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212
July 7, 2026 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on demolition of unsafe building at 2332 22nd Street

If approved, would clear an unsafe, blighted structure from the neighborhood. Demolition would remove a public nuisance and open the parcel for potential redevelopment or land recovery.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2332 22nd Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35208
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