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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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December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may face charges for city-ordered weed removal on their land. The assessment recovers costs from the prior abatement work authorized in July 2023.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods to improve safety and appearance. Removal costs are charged to the registered owner.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned cars are cleared from neighborhoods to reduce blight and improve safety. Removal costs will be billed to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments levied on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city costs to remove dangerous weeds from their land. Assessments are based on Council's July 2023 blighting declaration.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are cleared from residential and commercial areas. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle from property; assess costs to owner

City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles from residential/commercial areas, charging the registered owner for removal costs. Clears blight and improves neighborhood appearance.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 1312 20th Street South unsafe; directs demolition

Blighted building at 1312 20th Street South will be torn down after the city declares it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears the property for redevelopment or remediation.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1312 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; cost billed to owner

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and the cost is recovered from the registered owner, reducing blight and improving street safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle; cost charged to owner

City removes an abandoned or non-functional car from a property and bills the registered owner. Reduces neighborhood blight and safety hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #65 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1318 20th Street South unsafe, orders demolition

This property will be demolished after being deemed a public nuisance and safety hazard. The action removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1318 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1314 20th Street South

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removal reduces blight and improves neighborhood safety in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1314 20th Street South, Birmingham 35205
December 9, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments imposed on blighted properties

City will charge property owners for clearing noxious weeds declared a blight hazard in July 2024. If owners don't pay, the city can place a lien on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 916 18th St. ordered demolished

Property declared a public nuisance will be removed from neighborhood. Demolition clears blighted structure and improves safety on 18th Street.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 916 - 18th Street, Birmingham 35218
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; cost assessed to owner

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and the cost is billed to the registered owner. Keeps streets cleaner and safer.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removal of abandoned vehicles from residential areas reduces blight and safety hazards. Costs are recovered from the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1715 Avenue I

Building designated a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will remove blight from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1715 Avenue I, Birmingham 35218
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abates dangerous or unsightly abandoned vehicle; removal costs billed to registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2012 10th Street ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the site for potential redevelopment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2012 - 10th Street, Birmingham 35214
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

1750–27th St. ordered demolished as unsafe, public nuisance

Building at 1750–27th Street will be torn down after city determination it is unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal helps reduce blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1750 - 27th Street, Birmingham 35218
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7804 5th Ave North

Blighted property at 7804 5th Avenue North will be demolished after city determination it is unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7804 - 5th Avenue North, Birmingham 35206
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 416 86th St S

Blighted structure at 416 86th Street South will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard and neighborhood eyesore.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 416 - 86th Street South, Birmingham 35206
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 7920 4th Ave North unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at 7920 4th Avenue North will be demolished after city determination it is unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears blighted property from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7920 - 4th Avenue North, Birmingham 35206
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 3504 Jefferson Ave S.W.

City declares the structure a public nuisance and safety hazard, clearing the way for removal. Demolition reduces blight and frees the property for potential reuse.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3504 Jefferson Avenue S.W., Birmingham 35221
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 2618 Avenue F

Unsafe building declared public nuisance and scheduled for demolition. Removes blighted property from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2618 Avenue F, Birmingham 35218
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1621 Bessemer Drive

Unsafe structure at 1621 Bessemer Drive will be demolished to remove a public hazard from the neighborhood. Property recovery moves forward as the city clears blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1621 Bessemer Drive, Birmingham 35208
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