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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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July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

Property owner charged $4,006 for demolition of unsafe building at 814 Court Wes

The city recovers demolition costs by placing a special assessment against the property. This is how the city recoups expenses when it removes blighted or hazardous structures.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 814 Court West, Birmingham
July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City assesses $3,768 demolition cost to property at 3420 30th Way North

Property owner at 3420 30th Way North will pay $3,768 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. Special assessments like this recover public spending from property owners when structures pose safety risks.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3420 30th Way North, Birmingham
July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

Property assessment: $3,619 demolition cost at 3445 31st Place North

Owner of 3445 31st Place North will receive a bill for $3,619.20 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the property. Property owners are responsible for demolition fees when structures are deemed unsafe.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3445 31st Place North, Birmingham
July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

City recovers $3,046 demolition cost from unsafe building at 5404 Lewisburg Road

Property owner will be billed for demolishing an unsafe structure. The special assessment recovers the city's demolition cost and holds owners accountable for blighted properties.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 5404 Lewisburg Road, Birmingham
July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Ensley: Unsafe structure at 22nd St ordered demolished

City will demolish a condemned building in Ensley deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal of blighted properties improves neighborhood conditions and safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1501 22nd Street, Ensley a.k.a 2201 Avenue O, Ensley, Birmingham
July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2213 Avenue O in Ensley

Removes a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance from the Ensley neighborhood. Clearing vacant, dangerous buildings improves safety and neighborhood appearance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2213 Avenue O / 2201 Avenue O
July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

687 properties declared public nuisance for noxious weeds

City flags 687 blighted parcels with dangerous vegetation for abatement action. Property owners must respond to posted notices or face city-ordered cleanup and potential liens.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2436 31st Street West

An unsafe, blighted structure will be removed from the neighborhood, eliminating a public hazard and opening the way for property recovery and community stabilization.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2436 31st Street West, Birmingham
July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2205 Avenue O in Ensley approved for demolition

Ensley residents will see an unsafe, blighted structure removed from their neighborhood. The City declares the property at 2205 Avenue O a public nuisance and orders it demolished.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2205 Avenue O, a.k.a 2201 Avenue O, Ensley, Birmingham
July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned cars clutter neighborhoods and create safety hazards. The city will remove the vehicle and charge the owner for the cost.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2209 Avenue O ordered demolished

City declares the structure at 2209 Avenue O in Ensley unsafe and will demolish it, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2209 Avenue O, a.k.a 2201 Avenue O, Ensley, Birmingham
July 31, 2018 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1868 Princeton Court unsafe, orders demolition

The building at 1868 Princeton Court is being removed from the neighborhood. This clears a property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, improving safety and opening opportunity for redevelopment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1868 Princeton Court, Birmingham
July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle declared public nuisance; removal costs billed to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles from streets and private property, charging the registered owner for cleanup. This keeps neighborhoods safer and reduces blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicle from neighborhood; removal costs billed to the vehicle's registered owner instead of taxpayers.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removed as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or disabled vehicles that create safety and blight hazards in neighborhoods. Removal costs are recovered from the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 24, 2018 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens assessed on blighted properties

City clears weeds and debris from abandoned lots, then charges owners for cleanup costs as a lien on their property. Encourages property upkeep and funds abatement work.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $20K

City recovers $20,027 demolition cost from property owner at 2837 30th St. S.W.

Owner of unsafe structure must repay the city for demolition and removal. The cost becomes a special assessment lien on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2837 - 30th Street S.W., Birmingham
July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

City bills property owner $7,765 for demolition at 2328 W. 23rd St.

Property owner at 2328 W. 23rd St. will be charged $7,765 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2328 - 23rd Street West, Birmingham
July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $6,700 demolition cost billed to 5300 Avenue K

Property owner at 5300 Avenue K must pay $6,699.58 to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. This recovers demolition expenses through a special assessment on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 5300 Avenue K, Birmingham
July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

City assesses property owner $6,089 for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 2836 30th Street S.W. will be billed for the cost of removing an unsafe structure. The special assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2836 - 30th Street S.W., Birmingham
July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

City charges $5,708 to property owner for Ensley demolition

Demolition cost for unsafe building at 810 24th Street becomes a lien on the property unless the owner pays. Property owner can face collection action or tax sale if the bill goes unpaid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 810 - 24th Street Ensley aka 2323 Avenue H, Birmingham
July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City assesses $5,073.38 on 408 Oakmont for emergency demolition

Property owner at 408 Oakmont Street will be billed $5,073.38 to recover the city's cost for tearing down an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 408 Oakmont Street, Birmingham
July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Property owner billed $4,592.56 for demolition at 1306 Erie Street

City demolished an unsafe building and is recovering demolition costs through a special assessment on the property. Property owner must pay the bill.

Counterparty: property owner at 1306 Erie Street Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1306 Erie Street, Birmingham
July 17, 2018 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City assesses $4,362 demolition cost to 1036 4th Court West property owner

Property owner at 1036 4th Court West will be charged $4,362.07 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the site. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1036 - 4th Court West and Garage, Birmingham
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