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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 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 865 8th Street West

Unsafe structure at 865 8th Street West will be demolished to eliminate a public hazard in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 865 - 8th Street West, Birmingham 35204
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; cost billed to owner

City removes abandoned or broken-down vehicles cluttering neighborhoods and assesses removal costs to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 220 68th St North

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; demolition clears blighted property from neighborhood. Removes hazard that may have affected nearby residents.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 220 - 68th Street 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 #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1530 Burgin Avenue

The city will demolish a condemned building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. This clears a blighted property from the neighborhood and removes a potential hazard.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1530 Burgin Avenue, Birmingham 35208
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
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicles as public nuisance

Abandoned or inoperable vehicles clutter neighborhoods and can attract illegal activity. This removal clears those hazards and charges the registered owner for the cost.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 2200 Steiner Court S.W. declared unsafe; demolition ordered

City will tear down a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in this neighborhood. Removes a hazard from the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2200 Steiner Court S.W., Birmingham 35211
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 3501 Bessemer Ave. marked unsafe; demolition ordered

Property declared a public nuisance will be demolished. Neighbors may see reduced blight and improved safety on the block.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3501 Bessemer Avenue S.W., Birmingham 35221
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares building at 9656 9th Ave unsafe, orders demolition

Unsafe structure at 9656 9th Avenue North will be demolished to remove a public hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 9656 - 9th Avenue North, Birmingham 35217
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ 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
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 818-83rd St. South ordered demolished

City will demolish a condemned property in your neighborhood, clearing a blighted site and reducing safety and code-enforcement costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 818 - 83rd Street South, Birmingham 35206
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2947 Avenue Z

Condemned building will be torn down, clearing a blighted property from the neighborhood and removing a public safety hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2947 Avenue Z, Birmingham 35208
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 #80 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned cars are safety hazards and drag down neighborhood conditions. This removal clears the vehicle and bills the owner for the cost.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 4012 Gray Ave S.W.

Blighted property at 4012 Gray Avenue S.W. will be demolished after city determined it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4012 Gray Avenue S.W., Birmingham 35221
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe house at 3712 Hazel Avenue S.W.

Condemned property removed from neighborhood. Clears blight and reduces code-enforcement costs.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3712 Hazel Avenue S.W., Birmingham 35221
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1714 Avenue I unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 1714 Avenue I is declared unsafe and a public nuisance. The city will demolish it to remove the blighted property and public health hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1714 Avenue I, Birmingham 35218
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #65 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3505 Bessemer Ave. approved for demolition

City removes a condemned structure from the neighborhood. Demolition eliminates a public nuisance and safety hazard at this S.W. Birmingham address.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3505 Bessemer Avenue S.W., Birmingham 35221
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 #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2900 Cullman Avenue ordered demolished

City will remove a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the path for neighborhood cleanup and potential reuse of the site.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2900 Cullman Avenue, Birmingham 35208
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 #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

1623 Bessemer Road: City orders demolition of unsafe building

Blighted structure at 1623 Bessemer Road will be torn down as a public safety hazard. Removes eyesore and safety risk from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1623 Bessemer Road, Birmingham 35208
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for condemned building at 904 Avenue W

City designates the structure as unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 904 Avenue W, Birmingham 35214
December 2, 2025 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 7236 Paris Avenue

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

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7236 Paris Avenue, Birmingham 35206
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