BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Birmingham city leaders say neglected and abandoned properties across the city are costing taxpayers millions each year—and they’re now pushing for a new law to hold property owners accountable.
From boarded-up homes to overgrown vacant lots, blight remains a persistent issue across Birmingham’s 99 neighborhoods. Residents living near these properties say the impact goes beyond appearance, raising concerns about safety, pests and declining property values.
City leaders say the problem is widespread—and expensive…