Weed abatement: special assessment on blighted properties
City assesses property owners for weed removal costs on abandoned/neglected lots. Owners can dispute the charge at a public hearing.
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Weed abatement: City assesses property owners for cleanup costs
Property owners may face liens or special assessments for noxious weed removal on their lots. Check if your address is included and what you owe.
Weed abatement: special assessment against blighted properties
Property owners will face cost recovery charges for city-ordered weed removal on neglected lots. Ensures blight doesn't spread to neighboring homes.
Special weed-abatement assessment levied on blighted properties
City assesses property owners for cost of clearing noxious weeds from blighted land under a 2013 ordinance. Affected owners will receive bills to reimburse the city's abatement work.
Weed abatement: special assessment withdrawn for 1 property
Property owner no longer faces weed-abatement charges originally imposed in 2013. Removes financial lien tied to code enforcement.
Land area:
1 parcel
Weed abatement: special assessments on blighted properties
Property owners with noxious or dangerous weeds face cost-recovery charges under the city's 2013 blight ordinance. Owners can appeal at a public hearing.
Council withdraws weed-abatement assessment for Property #102
Property owner at 102 is no longer subject to a special assessment for removing noxious weeds that was originally imposed in 2013. This clears an old city lien or obligation tied to the parcel.
Land area:
1 parcel
Withdraw special weed-abatement assessment on Property #268
Property owner avoids cost of clearing noxious weeds; withdrawal likely reflects successful prior remediation or dispute resolution.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment for weed abatement on city properties
Property owners may face charges to cover weed removal costs on blighted or dangerous lots. This is the formal hearing notice for those assessments.
City charges property owner $16,114 for emergency demolition in Ensley
An unsafe building at 2621 Court R was demolished as a public safety measure. The property owner now owes $16,113.84 in special assessment costs.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: $5,370 demolition cost for duplex at 1312-1314 Avenue G
Property owner at 1312-1314 Avenue G will be charged $5,370.40 to cover the city's demolition of an unsafe duplex on their land.
Land area:
1 parcel
City charges property owner $3,543 for duplex demolition
Owner of 2133–35 24th Court North must pay the full cost of removing an unsafe building. The city typically recovers demolition expenses this way when owners don't act first.
Land area:
1 parcel
City assesses $4,748 demolition cost against Ensley duplex
Property owner at 1327 Avenue J will be billed $4,748 for the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building. The assessment becomes a lien against the property until paid.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: $3,470 demolition cost on Pratt City property
Property owner at 729-2nd Street, Pratt City faces a special tax bill to recover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. This removes a blighted structure from the neighborhood.
Land area:
1 parcel
City assesses $3,978 demolition cost to 2709 Parklawn Ave S.W.
Property owner at 2709 Parklawn Ave S.W. will owe $3,978.20 to reimburse the city for demolishing an unsafe building on the lot.
Land area:
1 parcel
City charges property owner $3,814 for demolition of unsafe building at 54 Kappa
Property owner at 54 Kappa Avenue is assessed demolition costs for removing an unsafe structure. Special assessments tie demolition debt to the property, affecting its sale value and future tax liability.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment issued for demolition at 932 6th Ave W
Property owner at 932 6th Avenue West must pay $6,860.80 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: $4,684.80 for demolition at 1017 Trilby Street
Property owner at 1017 Trilby Street will be assessed $4,684.80 to cover the city's cost of demolishing an unsafe building. Assessment creates a lien on the property until paid.
Land area:
1 parcel
Special assessment: $3,166 demolition cost at 1524 19th St, Ensley
Property owner at 1524 19th Street in Ensley will be billed $3,166.48 to cover the city's cost to tear down an unsafe building on the site.
Land area:
1 parcel
City declares 118 properties public nuisance for overgrown weeds
Property owners will be required to clear noxious weeds or face enforcement action. The city can pursue abatement, liens, or demolition of structures if properties aren't remedied.
Land area:
118 parcels