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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 11509 items in last 175 months
Total dollars $19.2M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (65.5% 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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April 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special assessment hearing scheduled

Property owners may face charges to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds from their land. A public hearing will determine final assessments.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe structure at 5921 Malcolm Avenue marked for demolition

City is removing a blighted building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears a dangerous property from the neighborhood and opens the parcel for potential reuse or stabilization.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5921 Malcolm Avenue, Birmingham
April 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment levied on blighted properties

City clears dangerous overgrown weeds from neglected parcels and bills property owners for the cost. Owners may face liens if they don't pay the assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on city properties

City recovers costs for clearing weeds and dangerous vegetation from blighted properties. Property owners may face charges for cleanup expenses.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment levied on blighted properties

City charges property owners for clearing noxious weeds from blighted parcels. Owners may face liens or added tax bills if assessments aren't paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may face charges for city-ordered clearing of noxious weeds on their land or adjacent parcels. This enforces blight-reduction rules tied to 2015 ordinance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

City assesses property owners for costs to clear noxious weeds from blighted land. Affected owners will receive notices and have opportunity to appeal.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on multiple properties

Property owners will receive tax bills for city-ordered weed removal on their land. Check your notice to confirm if your property is included and the assessed amount due.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Weed abatement
April 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

5404 Lewisburg Road: unsafe building ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance, triggering demolition. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5404 Lewisburg Road, Birmingham
April 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face a special tax assessment to cover city abatement costs. The amount varies by property and is added to tax bills.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners may face penalties for failing to clear noxious weeds; assessment covers costs city incurred to abate blight under a 2014 ordinance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1621 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Drive

This property has been deemed unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove a blight hazard from the neighborhood and improve safety in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1621 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Drive, Birmingham
April 18, 2017 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of blighted structure at 420 35th Court West

City will demolish an unsafe building deemed a public nuisance. Removes blight from neighborhood and improves public safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 420 - 35th Court West, Birmingham
April 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $11K

City assesses $10,835 demolition cost to property owner at 104 81st Street South

Property owner at 104 81st Street South will be billed $10,835.32 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on the site. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 104 - 81st Street South, Birmingham
April 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $9K

City charges owner $8,654 for demolition of unsafe building at 4517 13th Ave N

Property owner at 4517 13th Avenue North will be billed $8,654 for the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure on the site. This cost becomes a special assessment against the property if unpaid.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4517 - 13th Avenue North, Birmingham
April 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

Emergency demolition cost: $7,930 bill to 437 Brussels Ave owner

City demolished an unsafe building at this address and is billing the property owner $7,930 for the emergency work. Owners may face liens or forced sale if they don't pay.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 437 Brussels Avenue, Birmingham
April 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City demolishes unsafe building at 7816 4th Ave South; owner billed $3,806

Property owner at 7816 4th Avenue South is charged $3,806 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. The assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7816 - 4th Avenue South, Birmingham
April 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

City recovers $3,399 demolition cost from 74th St property

Unsafe building at 316 – 74th Street North has been demolished; the city is billing the property owner for the $3,399 cost. Property owners are responsible for maintaining safe structures, or the city removes them and passes costs to the owner.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 316 - 74th Street North, Birmingham
April 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe structure at 4118 29th Street North

Removal of blighted property improves neighborhood safety and clears the path for potential reuse or redevelopment. This decision helps address blight in Birmingham's residential areas.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4118 - 29th Street North, Birmingham
April 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 1225 30th Street North

Unsafe structure designated for demolition to remove public hazard from neighborhood. One parcel affected.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1225 - 30th Street North, Birmingham
April 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City approves demolition of condemned building at 1312 33rd Street North

Unsafe structure at 1312 33rd Street North will be torn down, removing a public hazard and clearing the way for neighborhood recovery. Demolition proceeds without holding separate hearing—decision final by council vote.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1312 - 33rd Street North, Birmingham
April 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2800 Dowell Court ordered demolished

City will demolish a condemned building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2800 Dowell Court, Birmingham
April 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2328 23rd St W

Unsafe structure designated as public nuisance will be torn down. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2328 - 23rd Street West, Birmingham
April 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Removal of abandoned vehicles from residential areas reduces blight and safety hazards. Costs are recovered from the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 11, 2017 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City abates inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are removed from neighborhoods and costs charged to the owner, helping clean up blight and improve street safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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