Huntsville, AL Property Maintenance: Property Blight (2026)

Any dwelling, dwelling unit or accessory structure which is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, unsanitary, vermin-infested or unsafe that it creates a hazard to the health or safety of the occupants or the public, or one which lacks illumination, ventilation, or sanitary facilities adequate to protect the health or safety of the occupants or the public, or otherwise meets the definition of unsafe building as defined in this article shall be condemned as unfit for human habitation and shall be declared an unsafe building. Procedures for such condemnation and abatement shall be carried out in the following manner:

(1)Notice. The housing official shall prepare and issue a notice of unsafe building directed to the owner or mortgagee of record of the building or structure. The notice shall contain, but not be limited to, the following information:a.The street address and legal description of the building, structure or premise.b.A statement indicating that the building or structure has been declared unsafe by the housing official, and a detailed report documenting the conditions determined to have rendered the building or structure unsafe.c.A statement advising that the owner has the option to repair or demolish the structure, and1.If the building or structure is to be repaired, all necessary permits shall be acquired and work commenced within 30 days from the issue date of the notice and work completed within 60 days from the issue date of the notice.