Council to collect weed-abatement charges through property taxes

the Councilors Sonja Smith and Brian Gunn, Co-Chairs, Community Development/Arts and Culture Committee · Jun 16, 2026

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If approved, weed-abatement fees would be collected by the county tax assessor along with property taxes. Property owners with outstanding abatement charges would see them added to their tax bills.

Jefferson County Tax Collector Unknown Weed abatement

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Council to collect weed-abatement charges through property taxes

Special assessment: $6,553 demolition cost at 122 6th Ave N

Special demolition assessment: $12,661 for 1821 Maple Avenue

Special assessment: $10,981 cost for demolition at 3501 Bessemer Avenue