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Housing Stability

Council actions affecting tenants, eviction prevention, fair housing, or housing-affordability programs.

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Housing Stability — items per month

Indexed so far 581 items in last 80 months
Total dollars $139.0M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (30.8% of agenda items processed so far).
20 10 0 2022-01-01: 6 items, $80,746 2022-02-01: 11 items, $36,649 2022-03-01: 6 items, $4,048 2022-04-01: 10 items, $34,826 2022-05-01: 19 items, $6.6M 2022-06-01: 45 items, $19,616 2022-07-01: 2 items, $173,250 2022-08-01: 8 items, $125,469 2022-09-01: 9 items, $47,820 2022-10-01: 9 items, $100,577 2022-11-01: 9 items, $1,334 2022-12-01: 3 items, $615 2023-01-01: 9 items, $22,905 2023-02-01: 10 items, $8.9M 2023-03-01: 6 items, $7,477 2023-04-01: 11 items, $65,714 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: 5 items, $91,335 2024-02-01: 11 items, $20,216 2024-03-01: 4 items, $20,148 2024-04-01: 4 items 2024-05-01: 12 items, $23,053 2024-06-01: 16 items, $138,547 2024-07-01: 9 items, $60,750 2024-08-01: 6 items, $7,000 2024-09-01: 16 items, $17,712 2024-10-01: 15 items, $104,663 2024-11-01: 8 items, $192,490 2024-12-01: 29 items, $18,259 2025-01-01: 8 items, $15,000 2025-02-01: 15 items, $37,774 2025-03-01: 9 items, $257,973 2025-04-01: 11 items, $35,464 2025-05-01: 6 items, $1.8M 2025-06-01: 23 items, $621,781 2025-07-01: 12 items, $1,000 2025-08-01: 7 items, $33,788 2025-09-01: 3 items, $10,533 2025-10-01: 14 items, $51,459 2025-11-01: 4 items, $1.0M 2025-12-01: 6 items, $14,128 2026-01-01: 7 items, $24,385 2026-02-01: 7 items, $256,250 2026-03-01: 16 items, $83,510 2026-04-01: 7 items, $11,678 2026-05-01: 9 items, $83,651 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 5, 2024 · Item number:Item #93 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City renews lease at 3012 27th Avenue North with Variety Wholesalers

City continues to occupy and pay rent on leased property; lease terms and dollar amounts not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Variety Wholesalers, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 3012 - 27th Avenue North, Birmingham
February 20, 2024 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

NorthStar Soccer Ministries to redevelop two vacant lots

Two long-vacant properties at 4520 and 4601 will be purchased and redeveloped under a partnership with NorthStar Soccer Ministries, bringing new use and activity to these neighborhoods.

Counterparty: NorthStar Soccer Ministries Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 4520 and 4601
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City approves redevelopment deal for vacant lots with NorthStar Soccer Ministrie

Two vacant properties at 4520 and 4601 14th Street will be redeveloped under this agreement. The project brings new use to abandoned urban land.

Counterparty: NorthStar Soccer Ministries Funding source: Private Action type: Ordinance Location: 4520 and 4601 - 14th
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City approves sale of Scott Elementary to The Movement, Inc.

The Movement, Inc. will purchase the former Scott Elementary School property at 1445 Hibernia under a redevelopment agreement, likely reshaping use of the historic school building and the neighborhood.

Counterparty: The Movement, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 1445 Hibernia
February 13, 2024 · Item number:Item #55 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Redevelopment agreement: The Movement, Inc. to purchase Scott Elementary School

Former Scott Elementary School at 1445 Hibernia will be redeveloped by The Movement, Inc. under a new city agreement. The project may bring new jobs, housing, or community services to the area.

Counterparty: The Movement, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 1445 Hibernia
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #73 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Mayor authorized to assign land sale contract to RAMAR Land Corporation

City approves transfer of a real estate purchase agreement to a private development entity, enabling the transaction to proceed. Details on the property location and sale price are needed to assess local impact.

Counterparty: RAMAR Land Corporation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Lease tax filing rules clarified in city code

City updating how lease tax returns must be filed and paid. The change clarifies existing requirements for property owners and renters who owe this tax.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Lodging tax filing rules amended

Changes how hotels and short-term rental operators file tax returns and submit payments. May affect filing deadlines or reporting requirements for hospitality businesses in the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 25, 2023 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Occupational tax filing rules amended

Changes how employers and employees file occupational tax returns and pay taxes. Details of the amendment are incomplete in the public record.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 11, 2023 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Water Works Board appointments get new professionalism standards

Council will add qualification requirements—beyond city residency and customer status—for board appointments. This shapes who oversees the water utility's governance and decisions that affect your service and rates.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
April 4, 2023 · Item number:Item #87 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Council moves regular meetings to Boutwell Auditorium

Birmingham City Council will hold regular meetings at Boutwell Auditorium (1930 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Boulevard, 2nd Floor) instead of City Hall. Public meetings remain open; this changes the venue.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance Location: Boutwell Auditorium, 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Birmingham
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Police department signs 3-year FBI cooperation agreement

Police will deepen coordination with the FBI on federal investigations and intelligence sharing for up to three years. This type of partnership often involves joint task forces on serious crimes or terrorism prevention.

Counterparty: Federal Bureau of Investigation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #70 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City-college interlocal agreement authorized

This agreement between Birmingham and Lawson State Community College establishes a formal partnership, though the specific benefits or obligations for residents are not detailed in the available description.

Counterparty: Lawson State Community College Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
March 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #58 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City terminates redevelopment agreement with Alabama Trust for Historic Preserva

City ends partnership with preservation nonprofit. Agreement details and reason for termination are not disclosed in public agenda.

Counterparty: Alabama Trust for Historic Preservation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
February 28, 2023 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $502K

City funds training for 198 neighborhood association leaders

Council sets aside $502,000 to register neighborhood association officers and volunteers for training — enabling community leaders to build skills and organize effectively in their districts.

Counterparty: Birmingham's Neighborhood Associations Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
February 28, 2023 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City ends redevelopment deal with Alabama Trust for Historic Preservation

The city is terminating a redevelopment agreement with the Alabama Trust for Historic Preservation, ending a partnership that shaped preservation or development plans. Details on location, financial impact, and project status are unclear from available information.

Counterparty: Alabama Trust for Historic Preservation Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #18 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $5.0M

$5M emergency rental assistance grant budget approved

City receives $5 million in federal grants to help residents pay overdue rent and avoid eviction. Funds roll into Community Development budget for fiscal year ending June 2023.

Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #19 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $3.4M

City sets aside $3.4M in federal rental assistance grant

Federal emergency rental assistance funds help renters who fell behind on payments during the pandemic. This appropriation activates the grant money in the city budget for Community Development to distribute.

Counterparty: Community Development Funding source: Federal Grant Action type: Budget amendment
February 21, 2023 · Item number:Item #94 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City sells vacant property at 120 to Emily Kate Silliman

City removes a vacant property from its inventory and transfers it to private ownership, freeing the property for development or reuse.

Counterparty: Emily Kate Silliman Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 120
February 7, 2023 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Interlocal agreement with Birmingham Airport Authority approved

City enters three-year cooperation agreement with the Birmingham Airport Authority under state law. Details of the agreement—including specific services, costs, or operational changes—are not fully disclosed in the title.

Counterparty: Birmingham Airport Authority (BAA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
January 31, 2023 · Item number:Item #39 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Airport cooperation agreement: 3-year management contract with BAA

City enters into a three-year interlocal agreement with Birmingham Airport Authority for airport management services. Terms and funding details are cut off in the source text.

Counterparty: Birmingham Airport Authority Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
January 17, 2023 · Item number:Item #57 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Graduate social workers can volunteer for city programs

City partners with Alabama A&M University to bring graduate-level social work students into local programs, expanding service capacity at no direct cost.

Counterparty: Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #42 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Police to partner with DEA on drug enforcement operations

Birmingham police officers will work directly with federal Drug Enforcement Agency agents on drug investigations and enforcement. This expands the department's authority and resources for narcotics cases.

Counterparty: Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
December 20, 2022 · Item number:Item #41 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City approves redevelopment agreement with Housing Reinvestment Corp

City repeals prior redevelopment rules and enters new partnership with Housing Reinvestment Corporation. Details on specific locations, funding, and project scope are not provided in the title.

Counterparty: Housing Reinvestment Corporation of Am Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
November 29, 2022 · Item number:Item #24 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Zoning law: opioid clinics, medical cannabis facilities get new rules

New zoning rules clarify where opioid treatment clinics and medical cannabis businesses can open in Birmingham, affecting where these facilities can operate in your neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
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