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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 11099 items in last 166 months
Total dollars $18.6M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.9% 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 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 7425 3rd Avenue South

This property will be torn down because it poses a safety hazard to the neighborhood. The city has determined the building is unsafe and a public nuisance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7425 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham
July 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners of weed-infested parcels face a special tax assessment to recover the city's abatement costs. This follows the city's 2018 declaration of noxious weeds on specific properties.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1145 5th Street West

City will demolish a structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1145 5th Street West, Birmingham
July 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: Weed abatement charges on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds declared hazardous will receive special assessment bills to cover city cleanup costs, as authorized under the 2018 weed abatement resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1624 26th Avenue North

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will proceed. Removes blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1624 26th Avenue North, Birmingham
July 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties

Properties with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. Property owners will receive notice and have an opportunity to be heard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment approved for weed abatement on blighted properties

City collects costs to clear noxious weeds from neglected properties and bills owners. Property owners will receive assessment notices; unpaid bills may affect property taxes or liens.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 3011 Prince Avenue, Ensley

The city is tearing down a condemned building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in the Ensley neighborhood. This removes a neighborhood hazard.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3011 Prince Avenue, Ensley, Birmingham
July 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 218 2nd Street South

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance and scheduled for demolition. Removes blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 218 2nd Street South, Birmingham
July 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2520 38th Avenue North

Property at 2520 38th Avenue North is being demolished after city officials declared it unsafe and a public nuisance. The action removes a hazardous structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2520 38th Avenue North, Birmingham
July 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on affected properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be assessed for abatement costs ordered under a 2018 city resolution. Check if your property is listed and review the assessment amount.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 5, 2022 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: costs become liens on properties

City will remove weeds and overgrowth from neglected properties and bill the owners. Unpaid bills become legal claims against the land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 28, 2022 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 387 properties with noxious weeds a public nuisance

Owners of these properties must cut weeds or face city action and costs. Notice will be posted on each property, giving owners time to comply before the city may step in.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 402 14th Court North

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed, clearing a blighted site in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 402 14th Court North, Birmingham
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment hearing scheduled

Property owners may face charges to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds from their land. Affected homeowners have the right to be heard at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment imposed on properties

Property owners may face cost responsibility for city-ordered weed removal on their land. Details of specific properties and assessment amounts were not provided in the agenda item.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 400 14th Court North

This vacant or blighted structure will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition clears blight, reduces safety risks, and can support neighborhood stability.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 400 14th Court North, Birmingham
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: Weed abatement costs charged to properties

Property owners may face added charges on their tax bills to cover the city's cost of clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement

Property owners will receive bills to pay for city-ordered removal of noxious weeds. Affected properties are identified by prior council resolution from 2017.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 404 14th Court North

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished to protect neighborhood safety. Removal clears blight and helps stabilize the surrounding area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 404 14th Court North, Birmingham
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment against properties

Property owners will face assessment charges for city-ordered removal of noxious or dangerous weeds on their land. You'll receive notice if your property is included.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on properties

Property owners will receive a special assessment bill to cover city costs for removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. The amount and affected addresses are listed in the full resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment levied on properties

Property owners may face assessments for city-ordered weed removal. Specific parcels affected are not detailed in this item.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessments to cover the cost of removing noxious weeds from their land, following the city's abatement action authorized in 2019. Costs will be recovered from affected property owners.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 21, 2022 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special assessment bill to cover city abatement costs. This enforces the 2018 weed-abatement order.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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