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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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April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7017 67th St S

Condemned structure at 7017 67th Street South will be torn down as a public safety hazard. Removes a dangerous, blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7017 67th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35212
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessment hearing for properties under Resolution 877-23

Property owners may face special assessments for city-ordered weed removal on their land. Affected owners have the right to be heard before the assessment is finalized.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 957 Pike Road

Building at 957 Pike Road will be demolished after being deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 957 Pike Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35218
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #47 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 5901 Avenue N (Ensley) marked for demolition

City will demolish a structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance in the Ensley neighborhood. Removes a hazard from the community.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5901 Avenue N Ensley, Birmingham, Alabama 35228
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

City collects cleanup costs from property owners who failed to remove noxious weeds. Property owners can attend the hearing to contest the assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessments imposed on blighted properties

Property owners with overgrown weeds flagged in April 2023 now face special assessments to cover city cleanup costs. Failure to pay may result in liens against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #84 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 258 properties public nuisance for noxious weeds

Property owners will receive notice to remove dangerous weeds or face city abatement action. Affects 258 parcels across the city.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 4317 11th Court North

An unsafe, blighted property in your neighborhood will be torn down, removing a public hazard and potential blight magnet. This clears the way for future redevelopment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4317 11th Court North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1023 48th St. North ordered demolished

Council votes to tear down a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition removes a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1023 48th Street North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 2804 31st St W

City will tear down a building declared unsafe and a public nuisance at this West Birmingham address. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2804 31st Street West, Birmingham, Alabama 35208
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2512 17th Street, Ensley

Dangerous structure in Ensley neighborhood will be torn down. Removal reduces blight and safety risks for nearby residents.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2512 17th Street Ensley, Birmingham, Alabama 35208
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments levied on blighted properties

Owners of vacant or neglected properties will face bills to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds. If unpaid, assessments typically become tax liens.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive assessments to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from their land, following initial abatement work by the city in 2022.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 8429 1st Ave N

A vacant or deteriorated building at 8429 1st Avenue North will be torn down to remove a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 8429 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on listed properties

Property owners may owe special assessments to cover weed removal costs on their land. Check the full resolution for the parcel list and amounts owed.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessments to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. Failure to pay may result in liens or tax consequences.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe building at 3421 Jefferson Ave SW

Unsafe structure declared public nuisance will be removed. Demolition funded from city general fund.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3421 Jefferson Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35221
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition order: unsafe building at 7906 Rugby Ave

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; will be demolished. Addresses blight and safety risk in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7906 Rugby Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City directs demolition of unsafe building at 8629 4th Ave N

Property at 8629 4th Avenue North deemed unsafe and a public nuisance; city moving forward with demolition to protect neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 8629 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on multiple properties

Property owners will face a new special assessment charge to cover costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land, as ordered by the city in 2022.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement charges on residential properties

Property owners will face charges to cover the cost of removing dangerous or noxious weeds from their parcels. The specific properties and dollar amounts are set by this resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on identified properties

Property owners will face charges to cover costs of removing noxious weeds declared hazardous by the city. Affected residents can present objections at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 1012 Fulton Avenue SW

This condemned property will be torn down to remove a public safety hazard and blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1012 Fulton Avenue SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #46 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2408 Avenue S, Ensley

Building declared a public nuisance will be torn down, clearing a blighted property in the Ensley neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2408 Avenue S Ensley, Birmingham, Alabama 35218
April 29, 2025 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

City places special fees on property owners for weed removal costs on neglected lots. Homeowners may owe cleanup charges if their property is declared blighted.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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