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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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February 17, 2015 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Duplex at 29th Ave. North declared unsafe; demolition ordered

Building deemed unsafe and a public nuisance; city moving to demolish. Removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2200 - 29th Avenue North / 2909 - 22nd Street North, Birmingham
February 17, 2015 · Item number:Item #54 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

141 properties declared public nuisance for overgrown weeds

City will post notice on abandoned or neglected lots with dangerous vegetation, triggering cleanup orders or removal. Owners who fail to comply face fines and potential city-ordered demolition or abatement.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners facing weed-abatement charges on declared noxious/dangerous sites. This is a cost-recovery mechanism tied to code enforcement under Resolution 2169-14.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3557 43rd Avenue North

Building designated unsafe and public nuisance will be demolished. Removal clears blighted property and reduces neighborhood hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3557 - 43rd Avenue North, Birmingham
February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessments to cover costs of clearing noxious or dangerous weeds from blighted lots. Details on affected parcels and amounts are not provided.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2418–20th Ave. North ordered demolished

City removes blighted structure declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears hazard from neighborhood and opens path to recovery of the site.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2418 - 20th Avenue North, Birmingham
February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment levied on blighted properties

City is charging property owners for costs to clear noxious weeds from neglected land. Owners who don't pay will face liens or tax consequences.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Duplex at 1623 31st Ave. North ordered demolished as unsafe nuisance

City orders demolition of a blighted duplex that poses safety and neighborhood concerns. Removal clears a tax-delinquent property from the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1623 - 31st Avenue North
February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of blighted building at 1505 12th Avenue North

Property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance will be removed, improving safety and appearance in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1505 - 12th Avenue North, Birmingham
February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3037 33rd Street North

Blighted structure declared a public nuisance will be torn down. Removal clears hazard and aids neighborhood recovery.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3037 - 33rd Street North, Birmingham
February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3600 42nd Ave N

City will remove a blighted property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition typically clears the way for neighborhood cleanup and potential future development or land recovery.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3600 - 42nd Avenue North, Birmingham
February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 609–78th Street South ordered demolished

City declares the structure a public nuisance and will tear it down. Removes blight and potential hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 609 - 78th Street South, Birmingham
February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses weed abatement costs against property owners

Property owners will receive bills for the city's cost to clear noxious weeds from their land. This is how Birmingham recovers abatement expenses from negligent owners.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: city clears nuisances, costs become liens

City removes overgrown vegetation and nuisances from blighted properties and bills owners through tax liens. Affects property values and neighborhood conditions.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 1717 Steiner Ave

City identifies 1717 Steiner Avenue as unsafe and a public nuisance, clearing the path for demolition. Removes blighted structure from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1717 Steiner Avenue aka 1729 Steiner Avenue, Birmingham
February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Building at 17-11th Court West declared unsafe; demolition approved

City will demolish a blighted property declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 17 - 11th Court West, Birmingham
February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 731 9th Court West unsafe; demolition approved

Property at 731 9th Court West will be demolished after the city determined it poses a public safety hazard. Neighbors may see the structure removed soon.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 731 - 9th Court West, Birmingham
February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 1338 33rd Street North

An unsafe, blighted building near your neighborhood will be removed. Demolition clears code violations and improves public safety.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1338 - 33rd Street North, Birmingham
February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 1007 11th Place North

Blighted building removal can improve neighborhood safety and property values. One property cleared in central Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1007 - 11th Place North, Birmingham
February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe duplex at 1018-20 12th Street North

Duplex declared a public nuisance and unsafe will be torn down. Removes blight and potential hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1018-20 - 12th Street North, Birmingham
February 10, 2015 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City condemns and orders demolition of 1727–1729 Steiner Avenue

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance; demolition will remove a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1727 Steiner Avenue aka 1729 Steiner Avenue, Birmingham
February 3, 2015 · Item number:Item #12 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $4K

City assesses property owner $4,051 for unsafe-building demolition

Property owner at 2319 29th Street West will pay $4,051 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe structure. This clears a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2319 - 29th Street West, Birmingham
February 3, 2015 · Item number:Item #11 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

City assesses $3,239 to property owner for building demolition

Property owner at 7317 Sparta Avenue will be billed $3,238.84 to cover the city's cost for removing an unsafe structure. The special assessment appears on the property tax bill.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 7317 Sparta Avenue, Birmingham
February 3, 2015 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

19 properties declared public nuisance for overgrown weeds

City is moving to clean up blighted properties with noxious weeds. Neighbors will see notice posted on each property as abatement proceeds.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
January 27, 2015 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Remove inoperable vehicle as public nuisance; costs charged to owner

City will tow and dispose of an abandoned or broken-down vehicle cluttering a neighborhood. The registered owner will be billed for removal costs.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
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