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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 11353 items in last 171 months
Total dollars $18.8M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (64.2% 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 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #78 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 1409 Tuscaloosa Ave S.W.

City declares this property unsafe and a public nuisance, moving to tear it down. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1409 Tuscaloosa Avenue S.W., Birmingham
March 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #80 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 5101 1st Ave. N ordered demolished

City will demolish a condemned property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and potential hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5101 - 1st Avenue North, Birmingham
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #65 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1729 Center Place South

Unsafe or blighted properties reduce neighborhood safety and property values. This demolition removes a hazard from the community.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1729 Center Place South, Birmingham
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 1212 Woodland Ave

Unsafe property at 1212 Woodland Avenue will be torn down. Removing blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1212 Woodland Avenue, Birmingham
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City enforces weed-removal orders on dangerous or noxious properties; property owners may face special assessments if they don't comply. Details on affected parcels not yet available.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 127–37th Ave W

Blighted structure at 127–37th Avenue West designated for removal to reduce neighborhood safety hazards and blight.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 127 - 37th Avenue West, Birmingham
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles on streets create safety hazards and reduce neighborhood livability. This item authorizes removal of the vehicle and charges the registered owner for the cost.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on multiple properties

Property owners will face charges to cover the cost of removing noxious or dangerous weeds declared a public hazard in 2015. The assessment amount and affected addresses will be detailed during the hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

City assesses property owners for costs to clear noxious weeds from neglected land. Assessment liens attach to the property and become due.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement costs assessed against blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city weed removal on their land. The city recovers costs through special assessment under the 2015 abatement ordinance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 1134 4th Terrace West unsafe; demolition approved

Blighted property at 1134 4th Terrace West will be demolished after council determination that it is unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal reduces blight and safety hazards in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1134 - 4th Terrace West, Birmingham
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

City will recover cleanup costs from property owners who failed to maintain yards; funds go toward removing dangerous overgrowth in neighborhoods.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City will charge property owners for clearing overgrown weeds on their lots; affects properties previously declared dangerous or noxious by city ordinance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved: Unsafe structure at 817 37th Place North

City removes a blighted property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the site for potential reuse or stabilization of the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 817 - 37th Place North, Birmingham
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal from neighborhood property

City removes abandoned, inoperable vehicle from residential property and bills the registered owner for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special assessment imposed on blighted properties

City collects costs for clearing noxious weeds from blighted parcels. Property owners will receive bills for cleanup work already completed under a 2015 abatement program.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens placed on blighted properties

City removes overgrown weeds and debris from neglected properties, then bills owners—costs become a lien if unpaid. Cleans up neighborhoods and holds property owners accountable for maintenance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners may face charges for city-ordered weed removal on their land. Follow-up hearing will determine final amounts owed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessments: properties charged for weed abatement

Property owners may face cost recovery charges for city-ordered weed removal on their land. Check if your address is included in this assessment list.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned or broken-down vehicles harm neighborhood appearance and safety. The city will remove the vehicle and bill the registered owner for costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal: costs billed to owner

City removes abandoned or inoperable vehicles from streets and assesses removal costs to the registered owner, reducing neighborhood blight and safety hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle from residential property

Clears abandoned or non-working vehicles from neighborhoods, improving public safety and property appearance. Removal costs charged to vehicle owner.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle, costs charged to owner

Abandoned cars are cleared as public nuisances; removal costs are recovered from the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles create blight, pose safety hazards, and lower neighborhood quality of life. Removal costs get charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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