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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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February 21, 2017 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

City charges property owners for clearing noxious weeds from their land; costs become a lien if unpaid. Affects owners of properties previously declared blighted.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 21, 2017 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

City collects assessments from property owners to pay for weed removal on vacant or neglected lots. Assessment amounts and affected properties will be listed separately.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 21, 2017 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessment hearing scheduled

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds may face special assessments to cover cleanup costs if Council declares them a public nuisance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 21, 2017 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments imposed on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face a special assessment bill to cover city cleanup costs. Protects neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 21, 2017 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City assesses property owners for cost recovery

Property owners will receive bills for noxious weed removal on their parcels. Failure to pay the assessment may result in liens against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 21, 2017 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments levied on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious weeds face liens and cost recovery assessments if city cleanup is required. Unpaid abatement costs can block property sales or transfers.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 21, 2017 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment against blighted properties

City pursues cost recovery from property owners for weeds cleared on their land under 2015 blight rule. Property owners may face liens or tax consequences.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 21, 2017 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: property owners charged for weed abatement

Homeowners and landlords with noxious weeds on their property face a special tax bill for city abatement work. If your property is listed, you'll receive notice of charges for clearing dangerous vegetation.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 21, 2017 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement liens authorized on blighted properties

City clears overgrown properties and bills owners; liens protect city's cost recovery from future sales.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 21, 2017 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 516 6th Street, Pratt City

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be torn down. Removes a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 516 6th Street
February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $11K

City bills property owner $11,184 for demolition of unsafe building

Property at 200 54th Street North will be charged for the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. The bill becomes a special assessment lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 200 - 54th Street North, Birmingham
February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City demolishes unsafe building at 4303 11th Court North; owner billed $5,394

Unsafe property demolition removes blight from the neighborhood. The property owner is billed for the full cost of removal.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4303 - 11th Court North, Birmingham
February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #62 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,685 demolition cost for 227 47th Pl N

Property owner at 227 47th Place North will be charged $4,685.20 to cover demolition of an unsafe building on the lot. The cost is recovered via special tax assessment against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 227 - 47th Place North, Birmingham
February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City bills property owner $4,023 for unsafe-building demolition

Property owner at 4625 11th Avenue North will be charged for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure. The special assessment becomes a lien on the property unless paid.

Counterparty: property owner at 4625 - 11th Avenue North Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 4625 - 11th Avenue North, Birmingham
February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City recovers $3,967 demolition cost from property owner at 752 46th St N

Property owner gets billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The $3,967 special assessment becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 752 - 46th Street North, Birmingham
February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on noxious properties

Property owners face charges for city-ordered removal of dangerous weeds; unpaid assessments may result in tax liens or collection action.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1536 Cotton Avenue unsafe; building to be demolished

The property at 1536 Cotton Avenue is being torn down to eliminate a public hazard and reduce blight in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1536 Cotton Avenue, Birmingham
February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 7936 5th Ave N

City will demolish a blighted structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears the property for redevelopment or stabilization of the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7936 - 5th Avenue North, Birmingham
February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment on problem properties

City charges property owners for clearing noxious or dangerous weeds on their land. Property owners can challenge the assessment at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

3620 Brenda Avenue declared unsafe; demolition approved

City will demolish this blighted property to improve neighborhood safety and remove a public nuisance. Clears way for future redevelopment or land recovery.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3620 Brenda Avenue, Birmingham
February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

City enforces weed-control work on neglected parcels and charges property owners for cleanup costs. Protects neighborhood safety and quality of life.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special assessment hearing

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face a special assessment to cover abatement costs if they don't act. Council will hear their appeals at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: Property owners billed for weed abatement

Property owners declared blighted in 2013 will receive a bill to cover city costs of removing dangerous weeds from their land. The amount owed depends on lot size and extent of work needed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessments imposed on blighted properties

Property owners may face liens or special assessments to cover city costs of removing noxious weeds from neglected parcels. Check your property address if you own land in Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 7, 2017 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments levied on noxious properties

City imposes cleanup costs on property owners with dangerous weeds. Owners may face liens or enforcement action if assessments aren't paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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