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Housing Stability

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

Volume timeline

Housing Stability — items per month

Indexed so far 592 items in last 82 months
Total dollars $139.7M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (31.5% 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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July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #68 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $5K

City sells blighted property at 1015 47th Street for $4,786

Birmingham recovers funds from a tax-delinquent property and returns it to private ownership, clearing potential blight in the neighborhood.

Counterparty: Douglas Klick Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance Location: 1015 47th Street South, Birmingham
July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #69 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City secures COVID relief funding access through county agreement

This agreement lets Birmingham apply for federal Coronavirus Relief Funds distributed through Jefferson County, unlocking emergency money for pandemic response and recovery.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Funding source: Cares Action type: Ordinance
July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #61 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Birmingham and Bessemer sign service-sharing agreement

Two cities will coordinate on municipal services—details on which services remain unclear. Agreement could affect residents' access to shared fire, water, or other public infrastructure.

Counterparty: City of Bessemer Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
July 21, 2020 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Tethered dog care rules tighten under animal welfare law

Birmingham strengthens protections for tethered dogs by updating care standards in city code. The change sets clearer expectations for pet owners on proper shelter, water, and living conditions.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
June 23, 2020 · Item number:Item #95 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $100K

City funds Red Mountain Greenway Commission with $100K grant

City commits $100,000 in general funds to support Red Mountain Greenway operations and recreational services for Birmingham residents.

Counterparty: Red Mountain Greenway and Recreational Area Commission Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
June 23, 2020 · Item number:Item #87 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $18K

City buys $18,300 in crime prevention cameras from Project NOLA

Birmingham is purchasing surveillance cameras to enhance public safety and crime prevention. The purchase uses general funds.

Counterparty: Project NOLA, New Orleans, Louisiana Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
June 23, 2020 · Item number:Item #91 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Avondale Entertainment District gets liquor licensing rules

New licensing framework for bars and restaurants in Avondale may affect where alcohol can be sold and how venues operate in the neighborhood.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: Avondale
June 23, 2020 · Item number:Item #94 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City affiliates with Alabama Fire College for firefighter training

Birmingham firefighters will have direct access to standardized training and certification through the state Fire College. This partnership ensures consistent professional standards for the department.

Counterparty: Alabama Firefighter's Personnel Standards and Education Commission Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 9, 2020 · Item number:Item #71 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Face-covering ordinance amendment considered

City Council is revisiting mask rules that may affect when and where residents must wear face coverings in public spaces during emergencies or health emergencies.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 9, 2020 · Item number:Item #67 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City adopts management control agreement with emergency communications district

Establishes formal oversight of Birmingham's 911 dispatch and emergency response system, required by federal criminal justice authorities to ensure accountability and efficient emergency services.

Counterparty: Birmingham Emergency Communications District (BECD) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
June 2, 2020 · Item number:Item #116 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Council readopts mask mandate for public spaces

City is restating the rule requiring face coverings in public places. This affects where you must wear a mask when out in the city.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 29, 2020 · Item number:Item #7 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Mask mandate amended for COVID-19 emergency

Updates face-covering requirements in public spaces during the COVID-19 emergency. Clarifies which rules apply and when.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #72 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: $1K

City pays $1,100 for air pollution permits renewal

Birmingham renews annual air pollution permits required to operate city facilities. This routine compliance fee ensures ongoing regulatory approval.

Counterparty: Jefferson County Department of Health, Birmingham Funding source: General Fund Action type: Appropriation
May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #85 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Property tax rates set for city fiscal year 2020–21

City sets the ad valorem property tax rate that affects every homeowner. Includes homestead exemption that reduces tax burden for qualifying primary residences.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #81 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Property tax rates set for city fiscal year 2020–21

City sets the ad valorem property tax rate that affects every homeowner. Includes homestead exemption that reduces tax burden for qualifying primary residences.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #80 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Property tax rates set for city fiscal year 2020–21

City sets the ad valorem property tax rate that affects every homeowner. Includes homestead exemption that reduces tax burden for qualifying primary residences.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 26, 2020 · Item number:Item #79 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Retired police/fire rehires can recover 50% of unused sick leave

Allows rehired public safety officers to restore accrued sick time, increasing their available leave balance and potentially reducing out-of-pocket costs for time off.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
May 19, 2020 · Item number:Item #49 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Face-mask requirement amended for COVID-19 emergency

Changes rules on when masks must be worn in public during the pandemic. Affects where and when residents need to cover their faces.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 19, 2020 · Item number:Item #48 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

COVID-19 shelter-in-place curfew rules modified

Changes to Birmingham's pandemic curfew order may affect movement restrictions and public safety rules during COVID-19 emergencies. Details of specific modifications not provided in docket.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #59 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

COVID-19 shelter-in-place curfew order amended

City updates pandemic restrictions on public movement and gathering, affecting when residents can be outside during the emergency period.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
May 12, 2020 · Item number:Item #60 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Mask mandate amended during COVID-19 recovery phase

Council modifies face-covering requirements as Birmingham moves through pandemic response. Changes clarify where masks are required in public spaces.

Funding source: General Fund Action type: Ordinance
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #40 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City conveys two 5th Avenue properties to 5th Avenue Holdings for redevelopment

Two parcels at 145 and 149 5th Avenue SW will be transferred to a private developer under a redevelopment agreement. This deal affects what gets built on these downtown properties and how the city manages its real estate assets.

Counterparty: 5th Avenue Holdings, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 145 and 149 5th Avenue SW, Birmingham
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #38 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City sells surplus property to Titusville Development

City transfers real estate holding to private developer. Details on property location, sale price, and intended use not provided in agenda.

Counterparty: Titusville Development Corporation, Inc. Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #36 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

City conveys 5th Avenue properties to 5th Avenue Holdings for redevelopment

City will transfer two downtown parcels at 145 and 149 5th Avenue SW to a private developer. Terms and future use of the property remain unclear from the ordinance title.

Counterparty: 5th Avenue Holdings, LLC Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance Location: 145 and 149 5th Avenue SW, Birmingham
May 5, 2020 · Item number:Item #35 · 🏠 Housing Stability Total cost: undisclosed

Face-covering mandate amended for COVID-19 recovery phase

Changes to mask requirements as Birmingham moves through pandemic recovery. Clarifies where and when face coverings are required in public spaces.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Ordinance
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