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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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September 9, 2014 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 4913 7th Ave, Wylam

City will demolish a blighted structure in Wylam deemed unsafe and a public nuisance, removing a hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4913 - 7th Avenue Wylam, Birmingham
September 2, 2014 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

Special assessment: $7,134 for demolition at 849 Washington Ave S.W.

Property owner at 849 Washington Avenue S.W. will be charged $7,134 to recover the city's costs for demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 849 Washington Avenue S.W. Birmingham
September 2, 2014 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Special assessment: $4,922.76 for demolition at 709 Maple Ave, Pratt City

Property owner at 709 Maple Avenue will be charged $4,922.76 to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 709 Maple Avenue, Pratt City, Birmingham
September 2, 2014 · Item number:Item #33 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 7409 Oporto Madrid Blvd

Property at 7409 Oporto Madrid Boulevard South will be demolished after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes a blight hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 7409 Oporto Madrid Boulevard South, Birmingham
September 2, 2014 · Item number:Item #26 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2833 Boydga Rd. ordered demolished

Property declared a public nuisance and unsafe; city will demolish the structure to eliminate blight and hazard in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2833 Boydga Road, Birmingham
September 2, 2014 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 444 4th Street Thomas

Unsafe structure at 444 4th Street Thomas will be demolished to eliminate public hazard and blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 444 - 4th Street Thomas, Birmingham
September 2, 2014 · Item number:Item #28 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition approved: unsafe building at 1001 6th Avenue West

City declares this building unsafe and orders its demolition, clearing a public nuisance from the neighborhood and removing a blight hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1001 - 6th Avenue West, Birmingham
September 2, 2014 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 456 blighted properties public nuisance for weed abatement

Neglected lots overgrown with dangerous weeds get formal notice to clean up or face city enforcement. Addresses blight that affects neighborhood safety and property values across Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
September 2, 2014 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2408 30th Street West

Blighted property declared public nuisance removed from neighborhood. Clears site for potential reuse or stabilization of surrounding area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2408 - 30th Street West, Birmingham
September 2, 2014 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Ensley: unsafe building at 2404 Avenue E ordered demolished

City removes a blighted structure from Ensley neighborhood, clearing public health and safety hazard. Property clears path for potential reuse or stabilization of the block.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2404 Avenue E and Garage, Ensley, Birmingham
September 2, 2014 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe structure at 2116-48th Place West

The city is clearing a blighted building deemed dangerous to public safety. Demolition removes a blight risk from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2116 - 48th Place West, Birmingham
September 2, 2014 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 3751 4th Avenue unsafe, orders demolition

Building at 3751 4th Avenue in Wylam deemed unsafe and a public nuisance; city will proceed with demolition to remove hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 3751 - 4th Avenue Wylam, Birmingham
September 2, 2014 · Item number:Item #27 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares 912 1st Street unsafe; demolition ordered

Building at 912 1st Street in Pratt City will be torn down after being declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Removes blighted structure from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 912 - 1st Street Pratt City (Apartment A-H), Birmingham
August 26, 2014 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: Special assessment on blighted properties

City imposes costs on property owners to clear overgrown, dangerous weeds under a 2011 ordinance. Owners who fail to comply voluntarily may face liens on their property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 26, 2014 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 2013 34th Ave N

Unsafe structure at 2013 34th Avenue North will be torn down, removing a public safety hazard and blighted property from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2013 - 34th Avenue North, Birmingham
August 26, 2014 · Item number:Item #30 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment set for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners will receive bills for weed-removal costs on their neglected parcels under the city's longstanding blight-control program. Costs are recovered through special assessments.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 26, 2014 · Item number:Item #23 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment hearing

Blighted properties with noxious weeds face special assessments; property owners can appeal at the hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 26, 2014 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessments imposed on blighted properties

Property owners will owe special assessments to cover weed removal on blighted lots declared dangerous by the city. Unpaid assessments typically become liens on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 26, 2014 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special assessments imposed on blighted properties

City reclaims costs for clearing dangerous weeds from neglected parcels and bills property owners. Residents and neighbors benefit from cleaner neighborhoods; property owners must pay the city back.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 26, 2014 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment: weed abatement charges levied on blighted properties

Property owners with overgrown lots will face charges for city-ordered weed removal. The assessment covers cleanup costs declared necessary under a 2012 abatement resolution.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 26, 2014 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 1205 42nd Place North

Unsafe or blighted buildings attract crime, reduce neighborhood property values, and pose safety risks. This demolition clears a public nuisance from the area.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1205 - 42nd Place North, Birmingham
August 26, 2014 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face special assessments to cover abatement costs. This enforces the city's 2011 weed-control policy and can affect your property taxes if your lot is declared noxious.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 26, 2014 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses properties for weed abatement costs

Property owners may face charges for the city's cost to clear noxious weeds from their parcels under a 2012 blight ordinance. Check if your address is on the assessment list.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 26, 2014 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment for weed abatement on blighted properties

City assigns cleanup costs to property owners for overgrown lots declared noxious. Owners may face liens or added tax burden if assessments aren't paid.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 26, 2014 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 5210 Avenue O

Unsafe structure at Central Park will be removed, improving neighborhood safety and clearing the property for potential redevelopment or stabilization.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5210 Avenue O Central Park and Garage, Birmingham
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