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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 11160 items in last 166 months
Total dollars $18.8M 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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May 10, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

475 properties declared public nuisance for noxious weeds

City is flagging 475 blighted properties with dangerous weeds and will post notice on each one, triggering enforcement action. Owners face removal orders and potential city abatement costs charged to their property tax bill.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 10, 2022 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3909 27th Street North

Building at 3909 27th Street North has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance. City will proceed with demolition to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3909 27th Street North, Birmingham
May 10, 2022 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 721 12th Ave W

Unsafe structure deemed public nuisance will be demolished. Removes hazard from neighborhood and clears the property for future development.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 721 12th Avenue West, Birmingham
May 10, 2022 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7404 1st Avenue South

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

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7404 1st Avenue South, Birmingham
May 10, 2022 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 4401 41st Street North demolished as public nuisance

City finds the building unsafe and a public nuisance, ordering its demolition. Removes a blighted structure from your neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4401 41st Street North, Birmingham
May 10, 2022 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 4504 9th Terrace North unsafe; building to be demolished

Property at 4504 9th Terrace North is being demolished after being declared a public nuisance and safety hazard. The decision removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4504 9th Terrace North, Birmingham
May 10, 2022 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 7609 4th Ave South ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, triggering demolition. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7609 4th Avenue South, Birmingham
May 10, 2022 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

1700 11th Avenue North declared unsafe; demolition ordered

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

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1700 11th Avenue North, Birmingham
May 10, 2022 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 896 Walnut Street

Unsafe structure designated for demolition to eliminate public safety hazard. Property at 896 Walnut Street Building 1 has been deemed a nuisance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 896 Walnut Street Building 1, Birmingham
May 3, 2022 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City targets 329 properties for weed abatement; notices to be posted

City is declaring 329 properties with noxious or dangerous weeds a public nuisance and will post notices—next step toward abatement or owner action. Affects property owners and neighborhoods dealing with overgrowth.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $19K

Special assessment: $19,198 demolition cost for unsafe building at 228–68th Plac

Property owner at 228–68th Place North will receive a bill for $19,198.40 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on their lot.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 228 - 68th Place North, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $19K

Special assessment: $19,198 for demolition at 228–68th Place North

Property owner will be billed $19,198 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building at this address.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 228 - 68th Place North, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $16K

Special assessment: $15,622 demolition cost for unsafe building at 6600–37th Ave

Property owner at 6600–37th Avenue North will be charged $15,622 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe structure on the parcel.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 6600 - 37th Avenue North, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $16K

Special assessment: $15,622 demolition cost at 6600 37th Ave N

Property owner at 6600 37th Avenue North will be charged $15,622 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 6600 - 37th Avenue North, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $12K

City assesses $12,117 demolition cost against 532 Orchid Road

Property owner at 532 Orchid Road will owe $12,117.46 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The cost becomes a special assessment against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 532 Orchid Road, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $11K

City assesses $10,586 demolition cost against 419-80th Street property

Property owner will be billed for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building at this address. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 419 - 80th Street South, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $9K

Property owner billed $9,475 for demolition of unsafe structure

Owner of 545 - 68th Place North must pay the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their property. This sets a precedent for cost recovery when properties become hazardous.

Counterparty: property owner at 545 - 68th Place North, Birmingham Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 545 - 68th Place North, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City assesses $7,368 demolition cost to Georgia Road property owner

Property owner at 5951 Georgia Road will be billed for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. The $7,368 assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 5951 Georgia Road, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: Property owner pays $7,302 for building demolition

Property owner at 5222 Terrace Q will be charged $7,302 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the lot. The cost is recovered through a special assessment against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5222 Terrace Q, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Special demolition assessment: $7,302 charged to 5222 Terrace Q

Property owner at 5222 Terrace Q will be billed $7,302 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. This assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 5222 Terrace Q, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City bills property owner $7,156 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 532–40th Street North will be assessed $7,156 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on their land.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 532 - 40th Street North, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $7,135 demolition cost to 607 75th St N

Unsafe building at 607 75th Street North demolished at city cost; property owner now owes $7,135.08 special assessment to cover demolition expense.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 607 - 75th Street North, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City assesses $7,135 demolition cost to property owner at 607–75th St N

Property owner at 607–75th Street North will be charged $7,135.08 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The special assessment is due against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 607 - 75th Street North, Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

City recovers $3,460 demolition cost from property at 7219 Division Ave

Property owner will be assessed $3,460 to reimburse the city for razing an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7219 Division Avenue (Rear), Birmingham
April 19, 2022 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

Demolition cost assessment: $3,406.80 for 513 5th St, Pratt City

Property owner at 513 5th Street will be charged $3,406.80 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 513 - 5th Street, Pratt City, Birmingham
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