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Blight Accountability

Birmingham council actions holding owners of vacant or blighted structures accountable for the condition of their property.

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Indexed so far 2955 items in last 56 months
Total dollars $5.8M where disclosed
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July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $16K

Special assessment: $16,453 demolition cost at 645 Fulton Ave SW

Property owner at 645 Fulton Avenue SW will be billed $16,453 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 645 Fulton Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #74 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $15K

City charges property owner $14,885.79 for demolition of unsafe building in Ensl

Demolition costs for unsafe structures are now a lien against the property at 2117 48th Street; the property owner must pay this special assessment or the city may pursue collection through tax foreclosure.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2117 48th Street Ensley, Birmingham, Alabama 35208
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #103 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $15K

City bills property owner $14,815 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 3004 Fayette Avenue will be assessed $14,815.36 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their lot. The city will pursue collection through the property tax or lien process.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3004 Fayette Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35208
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $14K

City assesses $14,442 demolition cost against 4228 Viola Avenue

Property owner will be billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4228 Viola Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $14K

Property owner liable for $14,261 demolition cost at 1521 Meadow Lane

City demolished an unsafe building at this address and is charging the property owner $14,261 to cover the cost. Property owners can face substantial bills when buildings are deemed unsafe.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1521 Meadow Lane, Birmingham, Alabama 35228
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $12K

Special assessment: $12,276 demolition cost at 6628 1st Ave South

Property owner at 6628 1st Avenue South will be billed $12,276 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on the lot. The charge becomes a special tax on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 6628 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #80 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $12K

Special demolition assessment levied on 2204 Avenue F

Property owner at 2204 Avenue F will be charged $12,063.30 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The charge becomes a special assessment against the property.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2204 Avenue F, Birmingham, Alabama 35218
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $12K

Special assessment: $11,571 demolition cost for 3008 Ensley Avenue

Property owner at 3008 Ensley Avenue will be billed $11,571.44 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3008 Ensley Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35208
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $11K

Special assessment: $11,346 demolition cost at 223 Finley Blvd

Property owner at 223 Finley Boulevard will be billed $11,346 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 223 Finley Boulevard aka 217 Finley Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #76 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $11K

Special assessment: $11,336 demolition cost at 1232 17th St N

Property owner at 1232 17th Street North will be charged $11,336 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1232 17th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #102 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $11K

Special assessment: $10,984 demolition cost charged to 537 Toledo St.

Property owner at 537 Toledo Street is being assessed $10,984 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The owner will owe this amount on their property tax bill.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 537 Toledo Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35224
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #97 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $10K

Special assessment: $10,338 demolition cost for 255 1st St N

Property owner at 255 1st Street North will be billed $10,338 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building. Assessment becomes a lien against the property unless paid.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 255 1st Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $9K

City assesses $9,354 demolition cost to property owner at 526 Oporto Madrid Blvd

Property owner at 526 Oporto Madrid Boulevard North will be charged $9,354 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot—a common practice to recover public safety expenses.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 526 Oporto Madrid Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $9K

City demolition cost charged to 2125 Pike Road property

Property owner at 2125 Pike Road will be charged $9,041.12 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2125 Pike Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35218
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #101 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $9K

Special assessment: $8,613 demolition cost at 8904 Valleybrook Rd

Property owner at 8904 Valleybrook Road will be billed $8,613 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. This special assessment recovers demolition expenses directly from the property owner.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 8904 Valleybrook Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $9K

City demolition costs: $8,532 assessment against 7240 Queenstown Avenue

Property owner at 7240 Queenstown Avenue will be billed $8,532 for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment attaches to the property and may be collected through taxes or liens.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7240 Queenstown Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

City assesses $7,942 demolition cost to Ensley property owner

Property owner at 1538 27th Street must pay $7,942.28 to cover the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1538 27th Street Ensley, Birmingham, Alabama 35218
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

Special assessment: $7,602 demolition cost for 520 6th Street

Your property tax bill may increase if you own 520 6th Street — the city is charging $7,602 for demolishing an unsafe building and will recoup it through a special assessment against the parcel.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 520 6th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35214
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #81 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Demolition cost: $7,492 assessed to 3827 39th Ave N

Property owner at 3827 39th Avenue North will be billed $7,492.32 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building on their lot.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3827 39th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35217
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #88 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Property owner charged $7,370.80 for demolition of unsafe building at 324 73rd S

Owner of 324 73rd Street must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. Special assessment will be levied against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 324 73rd Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Property owner charged $7,104 for demolition of unsafe building

The city is assessing a demolition cost against the property at 6816 1st Avenue South. Property owners may receive similar bills if their buildings are declared unsafe and demolished.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 6816 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #86 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Property owner billed $7,026 for unsafe building demolition

Homeowner at 8215 5th Avenue South is assessed $7,026.48 for the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their property. This cost will be added to their property tax bill.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 8215 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $6,980 demolition cost charged to 1125 4th Court West

Property owner at 1125 4th Court West will be charged $6,980.48 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building, collected as a special assessment.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1125 4th Court West, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #66 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Property owner billed $6,771 for unsafe building demolition

The owner of 3144 29th Avenue North will be assessed $6,771.12 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on their property. This special assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3144 29th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35207
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $6,664 demolition cost at 1525 Bush Boulevard West

Property owner at 1525 Bush Boulevard West will be charged $6,664.06 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1525 Bush Boulevard West, Birmingham, Alabama 35208
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