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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 5084 items in last 85 months
Total dollars $9.2M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (30.8% 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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March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2333 23rd St. W.

Unsafe structure at 2333 23rd St. W. will be demolished, removing a blighted property from the neighborhood and eliminating a public hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2333 23rd St. W. Ens., Birmingham, 35208
March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles are removed from neighborhoods, improving appearance and safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle, bill owner for costs

City removes a junk car and charges the owner for removal—cleaning up neighborhood blight and recovering costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 713 8th Ter. W. unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 713 8th Ter. W. will be torn down as a public nuisance and safety hazard. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 713 8th Ter. W., Birmingham, 35204
March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 1560 Pearson Ave. S.W.

Condemned building removed from residential neighborhood. Reduces blight and public safety hazards in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1560 Pearson Ave. S.W., Birmingham, 35211
March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 830 45th Pl. N. ordered demolished

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

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 830 45th Pl. N., Birmingham, 35212
March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1433 Mills St. ordered demolished

A vacant or deteriorating building in Dolomite will be removed, eliminating a safety and blight hazard in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1433 Mills St., Dolomite, 35061
March 31, 2026 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2353 23rd St. W.

Property declared unsafe and public nuisance; building will be demolished. Removes blighted structure from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2353 23rd St. W. Ens., Birmingham, 35208
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment on blighted properties for weed abatement

Property owners will receive bills to cover the cost of clearing weeds from their land. The city previously declared the properties dangerous or noxious under a February 2024 resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 202 blighted properties public nuisance; weed abatement ordered

City takes action against abandoned properties with dangerous overgrowth across 202 sites. Property owners must clear weeds or face enforcement; affects neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners of declared noxious-weed sites face special tax assessments to cover abatement costs. Affected owners have the right to be heard before the Council.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: property owners billed for weed abatement

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will receive bills to cover city abatement costs. The assessment applies to properties identified in a July 2024 council resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on multiple properties

Property owners may face a special assessment charge to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds on their land, following the Council's February 2024 declaration.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City amends weed-abatement tax collection process

The city is adjusting how it collects costs for removing weeds from blighted properties. These assessments get added to property taxes, so changes affect how and when property owners pay for cleanup work on their land.

Counterparty: Tax Collector of Jefferson County Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on vacant properties

Property owners will face a special assessment bill to cover costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. The assessment amount and affected properties should be reviewed in the full resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 24, 2026 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on city properties

City is charging property owners for weed removal on their land after declaring the vegetation noxious or dangerous. Check if your property is listed to understand any costs you may owe.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 4100 9th Avenue

Unsafe structure at 4100 9th Avenue will be demolished to eliminate public nuisance and safety hazard in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4100 9th Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35224
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 10 3rd Ave SW declared unsafe; demolition approved

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

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 10 3rd Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #75 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council extends weed abatement contract with Birmingham Land Preservation Group

City continues clearing vacant lots and blighted properties across neighborhoods. Reduces blight and improves public safety and property values.

Counterparty: Birmingham Land Preservation Group, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building demolished: 3722 3rd Avenue declared unsafe

Property at 3722 3rd Avenue will be torn down after being deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3722 3rd Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35224
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 772 Albany Street

A condemned property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal helps clear blight and improves neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 772 Albany Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35224
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 1508 31st Street

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; city will demolish it to improve neighborhood safety and property values in the area.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1508 31st Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35218
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3324 Avenue E declared for demolition

City will tear down an unsafe, blighted structure in your neighborhood. Removes a public nuisance and safety hazard from the area.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3324 Avenue E, Birmingham, Alabama 35216
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 7335 4th Ave South unsafe; orders demolition

Building at 7335 4th Avenue South will be torn down after city finds it unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7335 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
March 10, 2026 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3568 Charles Street ordered demolished

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

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3568 Charles Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35061
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