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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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August 12, 2014 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City clears blighted building at 1301 32nd Street North for demolition

Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance and slated for removal. Demolition helps clear blight and improve neighborhood safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1301 - 32nd Street North, Birmingham
August 12, 2014 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2036 Snavely Ave.

Unsafe structure declared a public nuisance will be torn down. Removal clears a blighted property and reduces neighborhood safety risks.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 2036 Snavely Avenue S.W., Birmingham
August 12, 2014 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessments on blighted properties

Property owners in affected areas may face special tax assessments to cover city costs for clearing noxious weeds. This applies to properties previously declared blighted under the 2011 ordinance.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 12, 2014 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 216 76th Street North ordered demolished

City moves to remove a blighted property deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition clears hazardous structures from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 216 - 76th Street North, Birmingham
August 12, 2014 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment on blighted properties

Property owners may face cost recovery charges for city-ordered weed removal on abandoned or neglected land. Details on which parcels and assessment amounts will be presented at public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 12, 2014 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City removes inoperable vehicle as public nuisance

Abatement of abandoned vehicles clears neighborhood blight and improves street safety. Removal costs are charged to the vehicle's registered owner.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 12, 2014 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council authorizes weed abatement on blighted properties

City will clear overgrown vacant lots and bill property owners for cleanup costs. Liens will be placed against properties that don't pay.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 12, 2014 · Item number:Item #32 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Blighted house at 124 16th Ave. N marked for demolition

City will tear down this unsafe building deemed a public nuisance. Removes a neighborhood hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 124 - 16th Avenue North, Birmingham
August 12, 2014 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Demolition ordered for unsafe building at 2016 Snavely Ave S.W.

City will tear down a condemned structure deemed unsafe and a public nuisance. Removal of blighted properties improves neighborhood safety and clears the way for future development.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2016 Snavely Avenue S.W., Birmingham
August 12, 2014 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement special assessment hearing scheduled

Property owners facing weed-abatement charges may be assessed costs for city cleanup. If your property is on the list, you have a right to be heard before the city finalizes charges.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 12, 2014 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment hearing set

City holds hearing on special assessments against properties with noxious weeds under Resolution 1834-11. Property owners can contest charges.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 5, 2014 · Item number:Item #29 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City declares 179 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds

Property owners will receive notice to clear dangerous vegetation or face city abatement action and potential penalties. Affects neighborhoods across Birmingham.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
August 5, 2014 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 3724 Willow Ave S.W.

The city will demolish an unsafe structure deemed a public nuisance. Removal clears the property for potential redevelopment and reduces blight in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3724 Willow Avenue S.W., Birmingham
August 5, 2014 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe duplex at 345-47 15th Avenue North

Building condemned as public nuisance; demolition clears blight from the neighborhood and removes safety hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 345-47 15th Avenue North, Birmingham
August 5, 2014 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council declares duplex at 515-517 8th Alley unsafe; directs demolition

Unsafe duplex at 515-517 8th Alley North will be demolished. Removal clears blighted property from neighborhood and reduces public hazard.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 515-517 8th Alley North, Birmingham
August 5, 2014 · Item number:Item #20 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City demolishes unsafe building at 221–76th Street North

Building declared unsafe and a public nuisance will be demolished. Removes hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 221 - 76th Street North, Birmingham
August 5, 2014 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Council orders demolition of unsafe building at 2044 Avenue Y, Ensley

Unsafe building will be removed from the Ensley neighborhood. Demolition clears blighted property and may improve neighborhood safety and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2044 Avenue Y Ensley, Birmingham
July 29, 2014 · Item number:Item #16 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 2525 21st Street ordered demolished

City declares the structure a public nuisance and safety hazard, triggering demolition to remove blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 2525 - 21st Street, Birmingham
July 29, 2014 · Item number:Item #10 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment hearing on blighted properties

Property owners may face charges to cover city costs for removing noxious weeds from abandoned or neglected land. This hearing allows affected owners to respond before assessments are finalized.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 29, 2014 · Item number:Item #14 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

5108 9th Avenue North building ordered demolished as unsafe

City declares building and garage unsafe and a public nuisance, triggering immediate demolition. Removes blight and safety hazard from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 5108 - 9th Avenue North, Birmingham
July 29, 2014 · Item number:Item #17 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Unsafe building at 4009 Gray Ave. S.W. ordered demolished

Blighted structure removal improves neighborhood safety and property values in the area. One vacant/dangerous building cleared from Birmingham's housing stock.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 4009 Gray Avenue S.W., Birmingham
July 29, 2014 · Item number:Item #8 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City pursues weed abatement on blighted properties; costs become liens

Abandoned or neglected properties with overgrown weeds will be cleaned at city expense, with the bill charged to the property owner as a lien. Helps eliminate neighborhood blight and fire hazards.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 29, 2014 · Item number:Item #15 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

1712 Avenue H ordered demolished as unsafe public nuisance

City will demolish a blighted building deemed unsafe and a nuisance to the neighborhood. The site will be cleared for potential redevelopment or stabilization.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 1712 Avenue H, Birmingham
July 29, 2014 · Item number:Item #9 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: special assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will face special assessments to cover city cleanup costs. The assessment is tied to a longstanding 2011 council directive.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
July 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #37 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of building at 4013 Gray Ave S.W.

Unsafe structure deemed public nuisance will be torn down. Removes blight hazard from neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4013 Gray Avenue S.W., Birmingham
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