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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 8094 items in last 117 months
Total dollars $14.4M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (45.2% 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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August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider abatement of inoperable vehicle at 2827 N 29th Ave

If approved, the city would remove a green 2004 Lexus marked as a public nuisance and assess removal costs to the registered owner. This would clear blight from the neighborhood.

Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2827 N 29TH AVE 35207
August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance at 2827 N

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned white 4-door Acura from the property and assess removal costs to the registered vehicle owner. The action targets blight and nuisance conditions in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle VIN JH4KA964XVC005604 Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2827 N 29TH AVE 35207
August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle at 2827 N 29th Ave

If approved, the city would remove a 2007 Ford F150 listed as a public nuisance and assess removal costs against the registered owner. This addresses blight and improves neighborhood conditions.

Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle VIN 1FTPW12v67KC86169 Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2827 N 29TH AVE 35207
August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

If approved, would authorize the city to remove an inoperable 2-door Chevrolet Caprice from 2827 N 29th Ave and charge the costs to the vehicle's registered owner. Removal would reduce blight in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle (NOP2026-00434) Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2827 N 29TH AVE 35207
August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to authorize removal of inoperable bus at 2827 N 29th Ave

If approved, the city would remove a white Ford E450 bus deemed a public nuisance and bill the registered owner for removal costs. Would address blight and unsafe conditions in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement Location: 2827 N 29TH AVE 35207
August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to vote on removing inoperable vehicle as public nuisance at 2827 N 29th

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable 2008 Chrysler Aspen from the property and assess removal costs to the vehicle's registered owner. This addresses neighborhood blight and public safety concerns.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle VIN 1A8HW582871530334 Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement Location: 2827 N 29TH AVE 35207
August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removal of inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Council would authorize removal of an abandoned 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe at 2827 N 29th Ave. Removal costs would be assessed against the registered owner. The item addresses blight and neighborhood conditions if approved.

Counterparty: Registered owner of vehicle (inoperable motor vehicle) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2827 N 29TH AVE 35207
August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance at 2827 N 29th Ave

If approved, the city would remove an abandoned black Chevrolet Avalanche from the property and assess removal costs against the vehicle's registered owner. The property would be cleared of the nuisance vehicle.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2827 N 29TH AVE 35207
August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removal of inoperable truck at 2827 N 29th Ave

If approved, would authorize removal of an abandoned white Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck from the property. Removal costs would be assessed against the registered vehicle owner, helping address blight in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: registered owner of the vehicle Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2827 N 29TH AVE 35207
August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removal of abandoned vehicle at 2827 N 29th Ave

If approved, would remove a 1996 Isuzu Passport abandoned at 2827 N 29th Ave, with removal costs assessed against the registered vehicle owner. The inoperable SUV has been identified as a public nuisance.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement Location: 2827 N 29TH AVE 35207
August 4, 2026 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance at 2827 N 29th Ave

If approved, the city would remove the abandoned 2008 Chevrolet HHR and charge the registered owner for removal costs. Addresses blight and safety concerns in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Registered Owner of Vehicle VIN 3GNCA13D58S679855 Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2827 N 29TH AVE 35207
July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $13K

Correction to demolition cost assessment at 8332 4th Avenue North

Would correct a clerical error in the special assessment against this property, ensuring the demolition cost ($13,412.80) is properly recorded. Fixing the account number allows the lien process to proceed accurately if approved.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 8332 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35206
July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $12K

Correction: $11,714 special assessment for demolished unsafe building at 1215 Co

Council would correct a clerical error in an earlier resolution that assessed demolition costs against the property. If approved, the corrected assessment would remain due to recover the city's $11,714.40 spent removing an unsafe structure.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1215 Cotton Avenue SW, Birmingham, 35211
July 28, 2026 · Item number:Item #4 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council to consider removing inoperable vehicle from 608 S 72ND ST

If approved, the city would remove an inoperable 2004 gray Toyota Corolla from 608 S 72ND ST and charge the registered owner for removal costs. The vehicle would be declared a public nuisance.

Counterparty: registered owner of vehicle (John Doe tag JLK47) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 608 S 72ND ST 35206
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 #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 #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 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 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 #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 #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 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 #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 #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 #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
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