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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 11604 items in last 178 months
Total dollars $19.3M 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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March 17, 2015 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment issued for blighted properties

Properties declared blighted under 2014 resolution face special assessments for weed removal. Owners may see tax bills or liens if costs aren't paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 17, 2015 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement charges on blighted properties

Properties declared blighted under the 2014 city rule face special assessments for weed removal. Charges appear on tax bills; owners can challenge costs at the hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 17, 2015 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment set for affected properties

City will levy special assessments on properties with noxious or dangerous weeds to recover abatement costs. Property owners may face additional charges on tax bills.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 17, 2015 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment imposed on blighted properties

City pursues cleanup of noxious weeds on vacant or neglected parcels; property owners may face liens or assessments to recover costs of abatement work.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 17, 2015 · Item number:Item #6 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement lien filed on blighted properties

City removes overgrown weeds from abandoned lots and charges owners through property liens. Affects neighborhood appearance and safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
March 3, 2015 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 147 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Owners of these properties will receive notice to clear weeds or face city enforcement action. Weed abatement reduces blight, improves neighborhood safety, and can lead to liens or demolition if violations persist.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Weed abatement
March 3, 2015 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved: unsafe structure at 1011 12th St North

City will demolish an unsafe building that poses a public nuisance hazard in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1011 - 12th Street North, Birmingham
March 3, 2015 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 1009 12th Street North marked for demolition

City is removing a blighted property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the way for neighborhood recovery and eliminates a potential safety hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1009 - 12th Street North, Birmingham
March 3, 2015 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City clears blighted house at 2227 21st St. S.W. for demolition

Unsafe building removed from neighborhood. Property goes through demolition process to clear blight and improve public safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2227 - 21st Street S.W., Birmingham
March 3, 2015 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 7816 2nd Ave South

City declares property unsafe and a public nuisance, directing demolition. Removes blight and hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7816 - 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham
March 3, 2015 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 5319 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd unsafe; orders demolition

An unsafe building at this address will be demolished, clearing a blighted property from the neighborhood and removing a public hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5319 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North, Birmingham
March 3, 2015 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 7808 Division Avenue

Condemned structure at 7808 Division Avenue will be torn down, removing a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7808 Division Avenue, Birmingham
March 3, 2015 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 1011 12th Street North

City will tear down a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blight and potential hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1011 - 12th Street North (Rear), Birmingham
February 17, 2015 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

Duplex demolition cost: $5,689 bill to property owner at 11th St. S.W.

Property owner must pay $5,689 for demolition of an unsafe building at 412 – 11th Street S.W. The cost is assessed as a special tax against the parcel.

Counterparty: unknown Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 412 - 11th Street S.W., Birmingham
February 17, 2015 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $5,250 demolition cost for 300 3rd Ave South

Property owner at 300 3rd Avenue South will be billed $5,249.92 for the city's demolition of an unsafe building. The cost becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 300 - 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham
February 17, 2015 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

City assesses $3,353 demolition cost to Birch Ave property owner

Property owner at 3305 Birch Avenue S.W. will be billed for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The charge becomes a lien against the property until paid.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3305 Birch Avenue S.W., Birmingham
February 17, 2015 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $2K

City charges owner $2,493.76 for demolition of unsafe building

Property owner at 3224 Balsam Avenue S.W. will be assessed the full cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. This recovers public safety spending and incentivizes property maintenance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3224 Balsam Avenue S.W., Birmingham
February 17, 2015 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe duplex at 2226–29th Ave. N ordered demolished

City removes blighted property flagged as unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears the site toward neighborhood recovery.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2226-29th Avenue North, Birmingham
February 17, 2015 · Item number:Item #25 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 2228–29th Ave N ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

Unsafe duplex will be removed from the neighborhood. Demolition clears the way for property recovery and reduced blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2228 - 29th Avenue North (Duplex) aka 2224 - 29th Avenue North, Birmingham
February 17, 2015 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe duplex at 29th Ave & 22nd St ordered demolished

City removes blighted property deemed unsafe and public nuisance. Demolition clears tax-delinquent vacant structure from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2204 - 29th Avenue North (Duplex) aka 2909 - 22nd Street North, Birmingham
February 17, 2015 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe duplex at 23rd Street North ordered demolished

City declares 2904–23rd Street North unsafe and a public nuisance, ordering demolition to improve neighborhood safety and reduce blight.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2904 - 23rd Street North (Duplex) aka 2224 - 29th Avenue North, Birmingham
February 17, 2015 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abandoned vehicles clutter neighborhoods and attract blight. Removal costs are charged to the registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 17, 2015 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe duplex at 29th Avenue North

Unsafe building at 2224–29th Avenue North declared a public nuisance and scheduled for demolition, removing a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2224 - 29th Avenue North, Birmingham
February 17, 2015 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City to demolish unsafe duplex at 29th Ave North

Unsafe building at 2202-29th Avenue North will be torn down. Removes a blighted structure and public hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2202 - 29th Avenue North / 2909 - 22nd Street North, Birmingham
February 17, 2015 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe duplex at 23rd St North

Blighted structure at 2912–14 23rd Street North and 2224 29th Avenue North deemed hazardous and will be torn down. Removal clears a public nuisance from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2912-14 - 23rd Street North (Duplex) aka 2224 - 29th Avenue North, Birmingham
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