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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 11437 items in last 173 months
Total dollars $19.1M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (64.8% 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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August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 2603 21st Street West unsafe; demolition ordered

This building has been deemed a public nuisance and safety threat, triggering mandatory removal. Demolition clears a blighted property and reduces neighborhood hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2603 21st Street West, Birmingham
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 701 Attalla Street

Wylam neighborhood loses another blighted structure. The building has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for lot cleanup.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 701 Attalla Street, Wylam, Birmingham
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 7111 Division Ave

Property declared a public nuisance will be removed, clearing a blighted site in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7111 Division Avenue, Birmingham
August 21, 2018 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved for unsafe building at 415 Theta Avenue

Condemned property at 415 Theta Avenue will be demolished after years of vacancy. Removes blight from the neighborhood and reduces public safety hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 415 Theta Avenue, Birmingham
August 14, 2018 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 676 blighted properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Overgrown properties can attract illegal dumping, rodents, and crime. This declaration is the first step to clean up vacant land in your neighborhood and improve safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #79 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $13K

Property owner charged $13,472 for demolition at 7719 Division Ave

City recovered demolition costs for an unsafe building by assessing the property owner. Owners of blighted properties may face similar charges for city-ordered teardowns.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 7719 Division Avenue, Birmingham
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #74 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $10K

Property owner charged $9,976.70 for blighted building demolition at 932 52nd Wa

An unsafe structure was torn down at this address, and the owner is billed for the full demolition cost under city code. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 932 - 52nd Way North, Birmingham
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $8,155 demolition cost for 232 47th Place North

Property owner will owe $8,155 to the city to cover demolition of an unsafe building. This cost is charged directly against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 232 - 47th Place North, Birmingham
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $7,879 demolition cost for 7506 3rd Ave S

Property owner at 7506 3rd Avenue South will receive a bill for $7,879.32 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7506 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Property bill issued for demolition costs at 219 4th Terrace North

Homeowner at 219 4th Terrace North will be billed $7,429 for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the property. Owners can dispute the charge through standard city assessment appeal processes.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 219 - 4th Terrace North, Birmingham
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #75 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $7,302 demolition cost for 5th Ave North

Property owner at 8005 5th Avenue North will be billed $7,302 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 8005 - 5th Avenue North, Birmingham
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City demolishes unsafe building at 640 8th Ave W; owner billed $7,259

Property owner at 640 8th Avenue West will be charged $7,258.60 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe structure the city removed. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 640 - 8th Avenue West, Birmingham
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Property owner liable for $6,534 unsafe building demolition

City demolishes unsafe structures and recovers costs from property owners. Owner of 30 12th Avenue North now owes $6,534.40 for removal of a condemned building.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 30 12th Avenue North, Birmingham
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #64 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: $6,229 charge for demolition at 5112 9th Ave N

Property owner will be charged $6,229.48 for the city's demolition of an unsafe building at this address. The cost is passed to the property owner as a special tax assessment.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 5112 - 9th Avenue North, Birmingham
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #78 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

City bills owner $5,986 for demolition of unsafe building at 6808 1st Ave S

Property owner receives bill for city-paid demolition of blighted structure; payment clears the parcel for future reuse or sale.

Counterparty: property owner at 6808 - 1st Avenue South Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 6808 - 1st Avenue South, Birmingham
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #80 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Property owner billed $5,409 for demolition of unsafe building at 908 52nd Way N

Property owner at 908 52nd Way North must pay $5,409.20 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on the site. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 908 - 52nd Way North, Birmingham
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City bills property owner $5,289 for demolition of unsafe building at 207 50th S

Property owner at 207 50th Street North must pay $5,289 in special assessment to cover the city's cost to tear down the unsafe building. This cost becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 207 - 50th Street North, Birmingham
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #65 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City charges $4,600 demolition fee to 139-59th Street property

Owner of the unsafe building at 139-59th Street North must pay $4,600 to cover demolition costs. The property will be cleared of the structure.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 139 - 59th Street North, Birmingham
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City assesses $4,190 demolition cost to owner of 66th Street property

Property owner at 3524 66th Street North must pay $4,190 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3524 - 66th Street North, Birmingham
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and signal decay. The city removes inoperable vehicles and bills the owner for costs—clearing blight while holding vehicle owners accountable.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removes an abandoned or non-functioning vehicle from a neighborhood. Removal costs will be billed to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ 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
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ 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
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes abandoned vehicle; owner pays removal costs

City abates an inoperable vehicle deemed a public nuisance. Cost of removal will be assessed against the registered owner, addressing neighborhood blight and safety concerns.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 7, 2018 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle from residential property as public nuisance

City removes abandoned vehicle and bills the registered owner for the cost. Addresses neighborhood blight and public safety hazards from inoperable cars.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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