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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 5209 items in last 87 months
Total dollars $9.4M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (31.5% 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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January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 524 North Drive

Building declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; city will tear it down to protect neighborhood residents and remove blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 524 North Drive, Birmingham, 35206
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #77 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 329 21st St SW

Condemned structure at 329 21st Street SW will be torn down as a public safety hazard and nuisance. Removes risk of collapse or illegal occupation in the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 329 21st Street SW, Birmingham, 35211
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1314 Lomb Avenue

The building at 1314 Lomb Avenue has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will demolish it to remove blight and safety hazards from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1314 Lomb Avenue, Birmingham, 35208
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 4509 12th Ave N ordered demolished

Blighted property declared a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal of unsafe structures improves neighborhood safety and may support property values for nearby residents.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4509 12th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35212
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 852 44th St N

The building at 852 44th Street North has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance; the city will demolish it to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 852 44th Street North, Birmingham, 35212
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 4704 Avenue T

City declares the structure at 4704 Avenue T a public nuisance and unsafe, triggering demolition to remove the hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4704 Avenue T, Birmingham, 35208
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #65 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 4840 Terrace R demolished as public nuisance

City will demolish an unsafe building designated a public nuisance at 4840 Terrace R. This removes a hazardous structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4840 Terrace R, Birmingham, 35208
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1140 6th Street West ordered demolished

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; city will tear it down. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1140 6th Street West, Birmingham, 35204
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #83 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 4829 17th Ave N

Unsafe or blighted structures pose fire and safety risks to nearby residents and neighborhoods. This demolition clears the property and may improve conditions in the area.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4829 17th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35212
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #79 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 333 21st Street SW deemed unsafe; demolition approved

City will demolish a blighted structure in your neighborhood, removing a public safety hazard and eyesore. Expect construction activity and site clearing at this address.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 333 21st Street SW, Birmingham, 35211
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #84 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 4713 Terrace R

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes hazardous structure from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4713 Terrace R, Birmingham, 35208
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition order: unsafe building at 9608 Zion City Road

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, and will tear it down. Removes a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 9608 Zion City Road, Birmingham, 35217
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1222 29th St N

Building deemed unsafe and public nuisance will be torn down. Removes blighted structure from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1222 29th Street North, Birmingham, 35234
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 9138 9th Ave. N approved for demolition

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 9138 9th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35206
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 2021 49th Street

Property declared a public nuisance will be torn down, removing a safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2021 49th Street, Birmingham, 35208
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 853 47th St. North declared public nuisance; demolition appro

Building will be demolished as a public safety hazard. Removal clears a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 853 47th Street North, Birmingham, 35212
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens authorized on multiple properties

City will clear weeds and overgrowth from vacant or neglected properties, then bill the property owners. Costs become liens against the properties if unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #81 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 4617 Avenue S unsafe, orders demolition

Unsafe building at this address will be torn down. Removal clears blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4617 Avenue S, Birmingham, 35208
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 4824 Court S

The city is tearing down a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in your neighborhood. Once demolished, the site becomes available for future development or community use.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4824 Court S, Birmingham, 35208
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #74 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 722 11th Court West ordered demolished

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

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 722 11th Court West, Birmingham, 35204
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes weed abatement; costs become property liens

City will clear nuisances from specific properties and charge cleanup costs back to owners as liens. Affected property owners will owe the city for abatement work.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe structure at 4708 Avenue T

The property has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Its demolition removes a potential hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4708 Avenue T, Birmingham, 35208
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 6811 1st Avenue South

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition removes hazard from neighborhood. Funded through general fund.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 6811 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, 35206
January 13, 2026 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 9329 9th Ave North declared unsafe; ordered demolished

City will demolish a blighted structure in your neighborhood. Removes a public safety hazard and eyesore from the residential area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 9329 9th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35206
December 16, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the owner, helping clean up blight and improve street safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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