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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 4738 items in last 80 months
Total dollars $9.0M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (29.1% 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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February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,631.25 for demolition at 1228 57th Street

Property owner at 1228 57th Street will be charged $4,631.25 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1228 - 57th Street, Birmingham
February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City recovers demolition costs from Ensley property owner

The city is charging the owner of 2801 Pike Road $4,534.92 to cover the cost of tearing down an unsafe building on their property. Property owners remain responsible for demolition expenses even after the city removes the hazard.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2801 Pike Road, Ensley, Birmingham
February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Demolition cost: property owner charged $4,515 for unsafe building removal

Property owner at 4708 Court S will owe $4,515 as a special assessment to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their land.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 4708 Court S, Birmingham
February 23, 2021 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

Blighted house demolition cost assessed on Pratt City property

The cost of demolishing an unsafe building at 216 Avenue V will be charged to the property owner as a $4,026.08 special tax assessment. Property owners receiving demolition assessments should verify the charges.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 216 Avenue V Pratt City, Birmingham
December 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 85 blighted properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

These 85 parcels will be posted with notice and moved toward mandatory weed removal or demolition. Clears legal path for city abatement action in neighborhoods with blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City authorizes weed abatement agreement with Oak Hill Association

Oak Hill Association will maintain grounds and remove weeds and standing water on city property—reducing blight and potential public health hazards in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Oak Hill Association Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessments to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from their land. This follows earlier city action declaring the properties dangerous or blighted.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed on properties with dangerous weeds

Property owners may face financial liens if weeds aren't cleared. City enforces cleanup rules tied to 2017 blight abatement order.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment on blighted properties

City collects costs from property owners for clearing noxious weeds on their blighted land. Owners who don't maintain properties pay assessment fees.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses weed-abatement costs against blighted properties

Property owners in blighted areas may face special assessments to recover city costs for clearing noxious weeds. Owners should verify their parcel is listed and review the amount owed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

City collects fees from property owners for clearing noxious weeds from abandoned or neglected land. Owners may see charges on tax bills if weeds aren't removed voluntarily.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement costs charged to properties

Property owners will face charges to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. This continues enforcement of a 2018 blighting ordinance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

City collects unpaid weed-abatement costs from property owners as a special assessment. Property owners will receive bills for removal work ordered under a 2017 council decision.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City will charge property owners for costs of clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land; owners who don't comply face liens or further enforcement.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment against blighted properties

City assesses property owners for the cost of clearing noxious weeds from blighted lots. Owners who don't pay may face liens or foreclosure.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement

Property owners may face charges for removing noxious weeds from their land. Specific addresses and assessment amounts are not provided in this item.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments levied on blighted properties

Property owners on this list will be billed for city costs to remove noxious weeds from their land. Owners can contest the assessment at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on multiple properties

Property owners with noxious weeds on their lots face a special assessment to cover city abatement costs. This makes them financially responsible for weed removal.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments on blighted properties

Property owners face assessments for clearing noxious weeds from land declared blighted in 2019. This finalizes cleanup costs against those parcels.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessments imposed on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills to cover costs of clearing weeds and vegetation on their land; failure to pay may result in tax liens or forced sale.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

City will assess owners of weed-infested parcels for cleanup costs. Property owners may face bills for noxious-weed removal if properties aren't cleared by deadline.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments approved for blighted properties

City imposes cleanup costs on property owners of abandoned, overgrown lots. Owners who don't clear weeds will see charges added to their tax bills.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on city properties

City will charge property owners for costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. Owners may face liens if assessments go unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Properties declared blighted by noxious or dangerous weeds face special assessment costs to fund abatement work. Owners will receive notice of hearing and chance to respond.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 22, 2020 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City levies special assessments on blighted properties

Property owners will face cost recovery charges for city-ordered weed removal on their land. The assessment enforces a 2018 blight-elimination order.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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