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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 5255 items in last 87 months
Total dollars $9.6M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (31.8% 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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July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #65 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

Special assessment: $4,374 demolition cost for unsafe building at 6512 3rd Avenu

Property owner receives bill for demolishing unsafe structure. This cost becomes a lien against the property unless paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 6512 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35212
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City charges owner $4,191.56 for demolition at 314 5th Way

Property owner at 314 5th Way in Pratt City will be assessed $4,191.56 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building that the city removed.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 314 5th Way Pratt City, Birmingham, Alabama 35214
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

Special demolition assessment: $4,178 against 2808 32nd Place SW

Property owner at 2808 32nd Place SW will be charged $4,178 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The cost is levied as a special assessment against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2808 32nd Place SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35221
July 15, 2025 · Item number:Item #100 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

Property owner charged $3,434 for unsafe building demolition

City will bill the owner of 7605 Naples Avenue for demolition costs after removing an unsafe structure. Property owners can be held responsible for demolition expenses when buildings pose public safety risks.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7605 Naples Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
July 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Nuisance liens placed on blighted properties

City clears weeds and debris from neglected properties and bills owners. Costs become a lien on the property until paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 1, 2025 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 584 properties public nuisances for overgrown weeds

City will post notices on 584 properties with dangerous or noxious weeds, triggering abatement and potential fines for owners who don't comply.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 429 5th Street

Unsafe structure at 429 5th Street will be torn down. Removing blighted buildings improves neighborhood safety and clears the way for redevelopment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 429 5th Street, Birmingham, 35214
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will be assessed costs to clear them; unpaid assessments may become tax liens.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

City levies costs against property owners for removing dangerous weeds declared a public hazard. Property owners may face liens or increased tax bills if assessment is unpaid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: property owners charged for weed abatement

Properties declared noxious or dangerous under prior resolution are assessed cleanup costs. Property owners will receive bills based on the city's abatement work.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 1217 19th Place SW ordered demolished

City declares the structure unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will proceed. Neighbors will see the vacant building cleared.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1217 19th Place SW, Birmingham, 35211
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on declared properties

Property owners with noxious weeds will face special assessments to cover abatement costs. The hearing allows affected owners to contest the charges.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on multiple properties

Property owners will receive bills for weed removal costs on their land. This is a follow-up to properties declared noxious or dangerous in September 2021.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 4737 Avenue V

Blighted structure at 4737 Avenue V will be torn down after city deemed it unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal improves neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4737 Avenue V, Birmingham, 35208
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on city properties

Property owners may face added charges to cover cost of clearing noxious weeds from neglected city lots in their area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 3532 Shuttlesworth Drive ordered demolished

City will demolish a building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal clears a blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3532 Fred L. Shuttlesworth Drive, Birmingham, 35207
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 7729 5th Ave South unsafe; demolition ordered

Unsafe building at 7729 5th Avenue South will be demolished. Removal of blighted structures improves neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 7729 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, 35206
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 1780 Ethel Avenue unsafe; building to be demolished

Building at 1780 Ethel Avenue SW will be torn down as a public safety hazard and nuisance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1780 Ethel Avenue SW, Birmingham, 35211
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves demolition of blighted structure at 1625 11th Court North

City removes a dangerous building from the neighborhood. Demolition helps clear blight and may improve safety and property values in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1625 11th Court North, Birmingham, 35204
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 505 16th Place SW

Property declared unsafe and public nuisance will be demolished. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 505 16th Place SW, Birmingham, 35211
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may face charges to cover city cleanup costs for lots with dangerous weeds. Specifics on affected parcels and assessment amounts not detailed in this agenda summary.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on properties

Property owners face a special assessment to recover costs of clearing noxious weeds declared hazardous in 2021. Affected properties are listed on the consent agenda.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills to cover the city's cost of removing dangerous weeds from their land. This is the enforcement phase of a weed-control order adopted in 2022.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares building at 352 16th Ave unsafe; orders demolition

Unsafe building at 352 16th Avenue North will be demolished. Removes a public safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 352 16th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35204
June 24, 2025 · Item number:Item #13 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on properties

City imposes cost recovery charges on property owners whose land was cleared of noxious weeds; owners can attend hearing to contest the assessment.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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