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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 11465 items in last 174 months
Total dollars $19.1M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (65.1% 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 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments against blighted properties

Property owners will be assessed for the cost of removing noxious weeds from their land. This is a required procedural step to enforce a long-standing 2015 ordinance holding property owners financially responsible for neighborhood blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with overgrown weeds declared noxious in 2015 now face a special assessment to cover abatement costs. Check if your property is listed if you own land in Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special tax assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds will face special tax bills to cover city cleanup costs. This is a cost-recovery mechanism for code enforcement on blighted land.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Weed abatement
July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for city costs to clear noxious weeds from their land. Failure to pay may result in tax liens or foreclosure.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessment: properties on special levy

City can bill property owners for cost of removing noxious weeds from their lots. Liens may attach if assessments aren't paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments levied on blighted properties

Property owners face new tax bills to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from abandoned or neglected parcels. Assessment amounts and affected addresses are listed in the resolution.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Weed abatement
July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment hearing notice

Property owners may be charged for city-ordered removal of noxious or dangerous weeds. This hearing allows you to contest the assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council levies weed-abatement fees on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face special assessment charges after city cleanup. Owners can contest the fees at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment levied on blighted properties

City charges property owners for weed removal on abandoned or neglected land. Fees appear on tax bills and help fund cleanup of neighborhood eyesores and health hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #52 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City adds special assessments to property owners

Property owners declared noxious-weed violators will be billed for City cleanup costs under a 2013 ordinance. Check your property if you received a notice.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 25, 2017 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment: properties declared noxious

City assesses property owners for costs of removing dangerous or noxious weeds from their land. Check if your property is listed to avoid liens or payment obligations.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $11K

City bills property owner $10,751 for building demolition

Property owner at 1628 15th Avenue North will owe the city $10,751 to recover demolition costs for an unsafe structure. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property if unpaid.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1628 - 15th Avenue North, Birmingham
July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $10K

City levies $10,258 demolition cost against 43rd Ave property

Property owner at 3809–43rd Avenue North will be billed $10,258 for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The charge becomes a special tax against the property until paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3809 - 43rd Avenue North, Birmingham
July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

City recovers $7,786 demolition cost from 37th Ave property

Property owner at 2520–37th Avenue North will be billed $7,786.60 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2520 - 37th Avenue North, Birmingham
July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

Special assessment of $7,513 charges property owner for unsafe building demoliti

Property owner at 1909 Stouts Road will be billed $7,513.40 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their lot. This is a financial obligation tied to the city's blight removal efforts.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1909 Stouts Road, Birmingham
July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City recovers $7,418 demolition cost from property at 352 15th Ave N

Property owner will be charged $7,417.60 to pay back the cost of tearing down an unsafe building on their land. This is one way the city recovers demolition expenses from property owners responsible for blighted structures.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 352 - 15th Avenue North, Birmingham
July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City assesses $5,473 demolition cost to 428 12th Terrace North

Property owner at 428 12th Terrace North will be billed $5,473.32 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. This assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 428 - 12th Terrace North, Birmingham
July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Demolition cost: $5,434 assessment on 4317 Gadsden Street

Property owner at 4317 Gadsden Street will be charged $5,434.28 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The assessment is a lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4317 Gadsden Street, Birmingham
July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Property owner billed $5,152 for unsafe building demolition at 2120 Stouts Road

City demolition of unsafe structures is funded by assessing the property owner. This $5,152 charge must be paid or will become a lien on the property at 2120 Stouts Road.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2120 Stouts Road aka 2122 Stouts Road, Birmingham
July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $4,242 for building demolition

Property owner at 807 39th Street North will be billed for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. Special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 807 - 39th Street North, Birmingham
July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City bills property owner $3,693 for unsafe building demolition at 39th & North

Property owner at 810 39th Street North must pay the city's demolition costs for an unsafe structure. This is one of several properties targeted for blight removal to improve neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 810 - 39th Street North, Birmingham
July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $3,680.52 against 1024 5th Street North for demolition

Property owner at 1024 5th Street North must pay $3,680.52 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1024 - 5th Street North, Birmingham
July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: Property owner pays $3,563 for building demolition at 4212 J

Property owner at 4212 Jackson Street is charged $3,563 to cover demolition costs for an unsafe building. This is a lien placed on the property to recover the city's demolition expense.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 4212 Jackson Street, Birmingham
July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

City recovers $3,183 demolition cost from property at 3172 30th Court North

Property owner will be billed for unsafe building demolition. The special assessment of $3,182.52 becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3172 - 30th Court North aka 3168 - 30th Court North, Birmingham
July 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 412 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Owners of these blighted properties will receive notice and face enforcement action if weeds aren't cleared. The city is cracking down on blight in residential and commercial areas.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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