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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 11544 items in last 176 months
Total dollars $19.2M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (65.8% 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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October 11, 2016 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ 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
October 11, 2016 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City clears 2407 30th Street West as unsafe; demolition ordered

Abandoned or blighted property at 2407 30th Street West will be demolished to improve neighborhood safety and appearance. Removal of unsafe structures reduces liability and opens opportunity for future development or green space.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2407 - 30th Street West, Birmingham
October 11, 2016 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 5029 16th Court North

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5029 - 16th Court North, Birmingham
October 11, 2016 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2316 Wesley Ave S.W.

Unsafe or blighted structures on your block lower property values and create safety hazards. City will tear down this building.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2316 Wesley Avenue S.W., Birmingham
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #85 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $23K

Property owner assessed $22,867 for demolished building at 120 Avenue U

An unsafe commercial building in Pratt City was torn down; the owner is now billed for the demolition cost. Property owners can challenge the assessment through the city's dispute process.

Counterparty: property owner at 120 Avenue U Pratt City Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 120 Avenue U Pratt City
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #79 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $9K

City assesses $9,086 demolition cost to owner at 310 Avenue V

Property owner at 310 Avenue V will be billed $9,085.76 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. Unpaid assessments can trigger tax liens or foreclosure.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 310 Avenue V and Garage Pratt City, Birmingham
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #63 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

City recovers $8,415 demolition cost from Pratt City property owner

Property owner at 110 Avenue Z will be charged $8,415 through a special assessment to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. The fee converts public safety spending into a targeted property charge.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 110 Avenue Z Pratt City, Birmingham
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

City assesses $7,982.92 demolition cost to 3547 Norwood Boulevard

Property owner at 3547 Norwood Boulevard will be billed for emergency demolition of an unsafe building. The $7,982.92 cost is recovered through a special assessment on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3547 Norwood Boulevard, Birmingham
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City recovers $7,463 demolition cost from blighted property

Property owner at 2813 21st Street West is charged for the city's emergency demolition of an unsafe building. The assessment recovers public spending on blight removal.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2813 - 21st Street West, Birmingham
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #65 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City assesses $7,044 demolition cost to 4240 12th Ct N owner

Property owner must pay the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building at this address. The assessment places financial responsibility on the property holder and may trigger tax lien action if unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4240 - 12th Court North, Birmingham
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #83 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City recovers demolition costs: $6,848.80 special assessment on Parkway East pro

Property owner at 9105 Parkway East will be billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. This recovery method shifts demolition expenses from taxpayers to the property owner responsible for the blighted structure.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 9105 Parkway East, Birmingham
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #74 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City recovers $6,720 demolition cost from 408 Avenue T property

The city is billing the property owner $6,720 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building at 408 Avenue T in Pratt City. Property owners remain liable for demolition expenses if they don't remove condemned structures themselves.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 408 Avenue T Pratt City, Birmingham
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

Property owner billed $5,867 for unsafe building demolition

City demolition costs for unsafe structures are passed to property owners through special assessment. This demolition at 79th Street South clears a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Counterparty: property owner at 14 - 79th Street South Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 14 - 79th Street South, Birmingham
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #81 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,030 demolition cost charged to 2713 34th Ave N

Property owner will be billed $5,030.24 for city demolition of an unsafe building at this address. The cost becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2713 - 34th Avenue North, Birmingham
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #80 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,798 demolition cost at 1501 Avenue I, Ensley

Property owner will be billed $4,798 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their parcel in Ensley. This cost becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1501 Avenue I Ensley, Birmingham
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

Special demolition assessment: $4,296 at 1537–19th St. S.W.

Property owner at 1537–19th Street S.W. will be billed $4,296.20 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building on their lot. Residents with blighted or dangerous structures nearby may see similar assessments.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1537 - 19th Street S.W., Birmingham
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City assesses $3,564 demolition cost to property owner at 7616 5th Ave N

Property owner at 7616 5th Avenue North will be billed $3,564.20 for the city's cost to demolish an unsafe building on their lot. This cost becomes a special assessment lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7616 - 5th Avenue North, Birmingham
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

Demolition cost assessment: $3,305 for unsafe building at 31st Way North

City recovers demolition costs by assessing the property owner. The unsafe structure at 3353–31st Way North has been removed; you'll pay $3,305.32 through a special property tax.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 3353 - 31st Way North Collegeville, Birmingham
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #51 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

Property owner charged $2,844.94 for demolition of unsafe building at 2017 10th

Owner of property in Pratt City must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe structure. This recovers public safety spending on blight removal.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2017 - 10th Street Pratt City, Birmingham
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

Demolition cost assessment: $2,649.80 for unsafe building at 707–83rd Place Sout

Property owner must pay $2,649.80 for city demolition of an unsafe structure. Blight removal protects neighborhood safety and property values.

Counterparty: property owner at 707 - 83rd Place South Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 707 - 83rd Place South, Birmingham
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $2K

City recovers $2,406 demolition costs from unsafe building at 500 16th Pl. S.W.

Property owner at 500 16th Place S.W. will be billed for emergency demolition of an unsafe structure. The special assessment recovers public safety costs from the responsible party.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 500 - 16th Place S.W., Birmingham
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 3408 Park Ave S.W.

Condemned building at 3408 Park Avenue S.W. will be torn down to remove a public safety hazard and blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3408 Park Avenue S.W., Birmingham
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable motor vehicle as public nuisance

Eliminates abandoned vehicle from neighborhood streets; removal costs billed to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 1315 Avenue K unsafe; building to be demolished

Blighted structure at 1315 Avenue K will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition clears a public hazard and opens the parcel for potential reuse or stabilization.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1315 Avenue K, Birmingham
October 4, 2016 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City approves demolition of unsafe building at 1602 13th Street North

Unsafe structure at 1602 13th Street North will be demolished, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1602 - 13th Street North, Birmingham
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