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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 (66.5% 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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July 7, 2015 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City directs demolition of unsafe building at 1632 Pearson Ave SW

Property declared a public nuisance and safety hazard; demolition will remove blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1632 Pearson Avenue SW, Birmingham
June 30, 2015 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $10K

City demolishes unsafe building at 7401 4th Ave N; charges $9,537 to property

Unsafe building at 7401 4th Avenue North has been demolished; the $9,536.56 cost is being assessed against the property owner, recoverable as a lien.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7401 - 4th Avenue North, Birmingham
June 30, 2015 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $9K

City charges $9,450 to property owner for building demolition

Property owner at 4810 1st Avenue North will be billed for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building, recovered as a special tax assessment. This shifts demolition costs from city budget to the property owner.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 4810 - 1st Avenue North, Birmingham
June 30, 2015 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

City recovers $8,396.88 demolition cost from 805 47th Street property

Property owner is charged the full cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This special assessment will become a lien on the property unless paid.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 805 - 47th Street North, Birmingham
June 30, 2015 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City assesses $6,863 demolition cost to 4328 74th Pl N

Property owner at 4328 74th Place North will be billed $6,863.20 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe building on the site. The charge becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 4328 - 74th Place North, Birmingham
June 30, 2015 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Demolition bill: Property owner charged $6,776.84 for unsafe building removal

Property owner at 7115 3rd Avenue North will be billed for demolition of an unsafe building on their lot. The special tax assessment covers the full cost of removal.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 7115 - 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham
June 30, 2015 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City assesses $6,750 against 76th St. property for demolition

Property owner at 216–76th Street North will be billed $6,750.16 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 216 - 76th Street North, Birmingham
June 30, 2015 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,340 demolition cost for 528-81st Street South

Property owner will be billed $5,340 for demolition of the unsafe building. The cost is recovered as a special assessment against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 528 - 81st Street South, Birmingham
June 30, 2015 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City assesses $4,655 demolition cost to 76th Street property owner

Property owner at 228-76th Street North is charged for demolishing an unsafe building. This sets the cost responsibility on the property record.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 228 - 76th Street North, Birmingham
June 30, 2015 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City assesses $4,288 demolition cost to Pratt City property owner

Owner of 1301 Adams Street must pay the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. Property owners can be billed for demolition expenses when structures pose a danger.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1301 Adams Street, Pratt City, Birmingham
June 30, 2015 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City charges property owner $3,551 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 4724 9th Avenue North must pay demolition costs as a special assessment. Unsafe building removal protects neighborhood safety.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4724 - 9th Avenue North, Birmingham
June 30, 2015 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles are cleared from neighborhoods and the owner is billed for removal costs, reducing blight and improving street safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 30, 2015 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ 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
June 30, 2015 · Item number:Item #6 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City clears nuisance properties, costs become liens

City will clear overgrown weeds and debris from blighted properties and charge owners for cleanup costs, which attach as liens. Helps neighborhood appearance and property values in affected areas.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 23, 2015 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 434 properties nuisance for overgrown weeds

Properties flagged for noxious weeds face notice and potential enforcement action. Owners have opportunity to remedy before city abatement begins.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

Special assessment: City bills property owner $6,308 for demolition of unsafe bu

Property owner at 8245 2nd Avenue South will be charged $6,308.24 to cover the city's cost to demolish an unsafe structure on their lot.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 8245 - 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham
June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

Demolition cost recovery: $5,625 assessment on 526 81st St. South

Property owner at 526 81st Street South must pay $5,625.12 to cover the city's demolition of an unsafe building on the lot. This recovers public spending for blighted-property removal.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 526 - 81st Street South and Storage, Birmingham
June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City charges property owner $5,022 for unsafe building demolition

Your property tax bill may include this cost if you own 6829 1st Ave North. The city demolished an unsafe structure and is recovering the expense through a special assessment against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 6829 - 1st Avenue North, Birmingham
June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Demolition cost assessment: $4,670 bill for 215 67th Place North

Property owner at 215 67th Place North will receive a $4,670 special tax bill to cover the city's cost of tearing down an unsafe building. This covers the actual demolition expense already incurred.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 215 - 67th Place North, Birmingham
June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City recoups $4,385 demolition cost from 2nd Ave property owner

Property owner at 6441 2nd Avenue South will be billed $4,385 for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The city recovers demolition expenses through special assessment liens on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 6441 2nd Avenue South, Woodlawn, Birmingham
June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $2K

City assesses $2,479 demolition cost to 6433 5th Court South

Property owner at 6433 5th Court South faces a special assessment bill of $2,479 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The charge will be collected against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 6433 - 5th Court South, Birmingham
June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to collect weed abatement costs with property taxes

Property owners with weed violations will see abatement charges added to their tax bills instead of receiving separate invoices. Simplifies collection but means tax bills may be higher for affected properties.

Counterparty: Tax Collector of Jefferson County Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 16, 2015 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: City clears nuisance properties, costs become liens

City will clear overgrown weeds and debris from blighted properties and charge owners for cleanup costs, which attach as liens. Helps neighborhood appearance and property values in affected areas.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
June 9, 2015 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

City charges property owner $7,782 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 9416 7th Avenue North will owe a special assessment for demolition costs. The charge recovers city expenses for removing an unsafe structure.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 9416 - 7th Avenue North, Birmingham
June 9, 2015 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $8K

City assesses $7,689 demolition cost to property at 4920 2nd Ave N

Property owner at 4920 2nd Avenue North will be billed $7,689.32 to recover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The cost becomes a special tax lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 4920 - 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham
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