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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 11567 items in last 177 months
Total dollars $19.2M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (66.1% 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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December 8, 2015 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City to assess costs against blighted properties

Property owners in overgrown areas will receive bills for cleanup costs. Assessments are tied to blighted-property declarations from 2012.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $9K

Property owner billed $9,236 for unsafe building demolition at 42 Norwood Circle

The property owner at 42 Norwood Circle will be charged $9,236.04 to cover the city's cost of demolishing the unsafe structure. This special assessment becomes a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 42 Norwood Circle, Birmingham
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #56 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

City bills owner $3,036 for demolition of unsafe building at 2433 Dawson Ave S.W

Property owner will be assessed for the cost of removing an unsafe structure from their lot. The city has already completed the demolition and is now recovering expenses through this special assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2433 Dawson Avenue S.W., Birmingham
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment levied for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessments to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from their land. Owners who don't comply face liens or collection action.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1432 Alabama Ave. ordered demolished

City declares the building unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the way for demolition. Removes a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1432 Alabama Avenue, Birmingham
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 204 Graymont Ave North

City declares the building a public nuisance and safety hazard, clearing the way for demolition. Removes blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 204 Graymont Avenue North, Birmingham
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment against properties

Properties with dangerous or noxious weeds face a special assessment to cover city cleanup costs. Affects property owners in areas where weeds were declared hazardous under a 2013 city rule.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement charges on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face special assessments to cover city abatement costs. This enforces a 2013 city rule requiring owners to clear weeds or pay the city to do it.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement assessments levied on vacant properties

City charges property owners for removing noxious weeds declared a public nuisance in 2013. Owners can dispute the assessment at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessment hearing on properties

Property owners may face charges to cover costs of removing noxious weeds from their land or adjacent parcels. Hearing allows interested parties to contest the assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners may owe special assessments to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from neglected parcels. Owners can challenge the assessment or propose payment plans.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #96 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1516 Graymont Avenue West

Unsafe structure removed from neighborhood; improves public safety and property values on block. Part of ongoing effort to address blighted properties.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1516 Graymont Avenue West, Birmingham
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #97 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2344 27th Street West

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

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2344 27th Street West, Birmingham
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #99 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 5933 Jesse Owens Ave ordered demolished

City identifies this property as a public nuisance and safety hazard, clearing the way for demolition to remove the eyesore and improve neighborhood safety.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 5933 Jesse Owens Avenue, Birmingham
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weeds removed, property owners billed

City removes dangerous weeds from private properties and bills owners for the cost. Check if your address is included — you'll receive a special assessment notice.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #101 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 6117 Warner Street unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at 6117 Warner Street is now slated for demolition after the city determined it poses a public safety and nuisance risk. Neighbors and the broader community benefit from removal of blighted structures.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 6117 Warner Street, Birmingham
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #102 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe structure at 2013 9th Place, Pratt City

Unsafe building deemed a public nuisance will be removed from Pratt City neighborhood, clearing the property for redevelopment or remediation.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2013 9th Place, Pratt City, Birmingham
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #104 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1436 Warrior Road

Dangerous or blighted property in your neighborhood gets removed, improving safety and clearing the way for reuse or redevelopment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1436 Warrior Road, Birmingham
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #105 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 312 5th Place, Pratt City slated for demolition

Property declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes blight from Pratt City neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 312 5th Place, Pratt City, Birmingham
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #106 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 5112 54th Street SW

Property declared a public nuisance poses safety and blight risks to the neighborhood. Demolition removes hazard and clears path for future development or stabilization.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 5112 54th Street SW, Birmingham
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments against properties citywide

Property owners may face charges for city-ordered weed removal on their land. The assessment covers costs from abatement work declared necessary under a 2013 ordinance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

City levies charges against property owners for clearing dangerous weeds on their land. If your property is listed, you'll receive a bill for the abatement cost.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

City imposes cleanup costs on property owners for removing noxious weeds declared dangerous in 2014. Owners must pay the assessment or face liens.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment imposed on blighted properties

City collects costs for clearing noxious weeds from neglected parcels. Property owners may face liens or tax penalties if they don't pay the assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
December 1, 2015 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessments to cover city weed removal costs on their lots. This is part of the city's ongoing effort to address blight and public nuisances in deteriorating neighborhoods.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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