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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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May 20, 2014 · Item number:Item #84 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 701 2nd Avenue North

Building declared unsafe and public nuisance; city will demolish structure to remove blight and safety hazard from downtown corridor.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 701 - 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham
May 20, 2014 · Item number:Item #21 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses weed-abatement costs against property owners

Property owners may face liens or cost recovery bills if their lots have dangerous weeds. The city is formalizing charges under a 2012 abatement program.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 20, 2014 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement costs assessed as liens on blighted properties

City clears nuisance weeds on abandoned or neglected properties and passes cleanup costs to owners through property liens. Affects neighborhood appearance and property values.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 20, 2014 · Item number:Item #22 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: city bills property owners for removal costs

Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds will receive special assessment bills covering the city's cost to remove them. Failure to pay could result in liens on the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 20, 2014 · Item number:Item #44 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses property owners for weed abatement costs

Property owners declared in violation of weed ordinances may face special assessments to cover city cleanup costs. Check if your property is affected.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 20, 2014 · Item number:Item #43 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment hearing scheduled

Property owners face special assessments for weed removal on their parcels. The hearing will determine final costs and payment obligations.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 20, 2014 · Item number:Item #79 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City orders demolition of unsafe building at 3905 Park Ave S.W.

This property has been declared unsafe and a public nuisance. Demolition will remove a blighted structure from the neighborhood and improve public safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 3905 Park Avenue S.W., Birmingham
May 20, 2014 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City assesses property owners for weed abatement costs

Property owners may receive a bill for noxious weed removal on their land. This is a special assessment under a decades-old city rule; those with liens or billed properties should review their notice.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 20, 2014 · Item number:Item #34 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners will face special assessments to cover weed removal costs on blighted parcels. Unpaid assessments can lead to tax liens or foreclosure.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 20, 2014 · Item number:Item #31 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

City levies weed abatement charges on blighted properties

Property owners will receive special assessment bills to cover costs of removing noxious or dangerous weeds from their land. Failure to pay can result in liens or tax consequences.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 20, 2014 · Item number:Item #45 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties

Property owners will receive special assessments to cover city costs of clearing noxious weeds from their land. Failure to pay may result in tax liens or foreclosure.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 20, 2014 · Item number:Item #53 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Inoperable vehicle removal; costs charged to owner

City removes abandoned or non-working vehicles from streets and neighborhoods, charging owners for the cost. Helps reduce blight and improves public safety.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 20, 2014 · Item number:Item #50 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special assessment imposed for weed abatement on blighted properties

Property owners face special assessments to cover City costs of clearing noxious weeds from their parcels. Owners can contest the assessment at a public hearing.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 20, 2014 · Item number:Item #92 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Weed abatement: 2009 33rd Ave N parcel added to cleanup program

City is clearing blighted weeds from this property to reduce neighborhood blight and safety hazards. The cleanup removes an eyesore and helps combat property decay in the area.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement Location: 2009 33rd AVE N 35207
May 20, 2014 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Special weed-abatement assessment imposed on blighted properties

Property owners will face a special assessment charge to cover costs of removing dangerous weeds from their land. Assessment is tied to properties previously declared blighted under Resolution 1372-13 (July 2013).

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Weed abatement
May 20, 2014 · Item number:Item #82 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: undisclosed

Ensley duplex at 1253 Avenue M approved for demolition

City declares the building unsafe and orders its demolition. Removes a vacant structure from the Ensley neighborhood.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1253 Avenue M, Ensley, Birmingham
April 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $7K

City recovers $7,016 demolition cost from property owner at 2008 24th Street Nor

Unsafe building torn down; owner now liable for demolition expense via special property tax assessment. Removes blight from the neighborhood.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 2008 - 24th Street North, Birmingham
April 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #79 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

City assesses $6,410 demolition cost to property owner at 4726 4th Avenue South

Property owner at 4726 4th Avenue South must pay $6,410.12 as a special tax assessment to cover demolition costs for an unsafe building. This cost is tied directly to the parcel and will appear on the property tax bill.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 4726 - 4th Avenue South and Garage, Birmingham
April 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $6K

Property owner billed $5,582 for demolished unsafe building at 33rd & North

The city is recovering demolition costs by charging the property owner a special assessment. If you own property in Birmingham, understand that the city can bill you for unsafe structure removals if your building creates a public safety risk.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 1308 - 33rd Street North, Birmingham
April 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #78 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

City bills property owner $5,435 for unsafe building demolition

Property owner at 1008–30th Street North will be charged $5,435.22 to cover the cost of demolishing an unsafe structure, recovered through special assessment against the parcel.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Demolition Location: 1008 - 30th Street North, Birmingham
April 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #83 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $5K

Demolition bill: $5,322 special tax against 914 37th St N

Property owner at 914 37th Street North will owe $5,322 to cover the city's cost for demolishing an unsafe building. The bill becomes a lien on the property.

Funding source: Special Tax Action type: Demolition Location: 914 - 37th Street North, Birmingham
April 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #80 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

City bills property owner $3,305 for demolition at 47th Way South

Property owner at 913 - 47th Way South is charged for the cost of demolishing an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 913 - 47th Way South, Birmingham
April 22, 2014 · Item number:Item #75 · 🏚️ Blight Accountability Total cost: $3K

City bills property owner $3,236 for demolition at 4116 42nd Court North

The duplex owner receives a bill for demolition costs already incurred. Property owners can be charged for unsafe building removal under city code; this assessment creates a lien against the property.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Demolition Location: 4116 - 42nd Court North, Birmingham
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