Alabama HB498 authorizes the City of Prichard to declare and abate public nuisances, including overgrown weeds, abandoned debris, and inoperable.

Alabama HB498 allows the City of Prichard to declare and abate public nuisances, including overgrown weeds, abandoned debris, and inoperable vehicles. The city council can order property owners to abate these nuisances within a specified time. If the owner fails to comply, the city can abate the nuisance and assess the costs against the property. The city can collect these costs through ad valorem taxes. The bill also outlines procedures for appeals and enforcement, including the establishment of nuisance liens on properties. The act becomes effective on June 1, 2026.

Alabama HB498 authorizes the City of Prichard to declare and abate public nuisances, including overgrown weeds, abandoned debris, and inoperable.

Alabama HB498 allows the City of Prichard to declare and abate public nuisances, including overgrown weeds, abandoned debris, and inoperable vehicles. The city council can order property owners to abate these nuisances within a specified time. If the owner fails to comply, the city can abate the nuisance and assess the costs against the property. The city can collect these costs through ad valorem taxes. The bill also outlines procedures for appeals and enforcement, including the establishment of nuisance liens on properties. The act becomes effective on June 1, 2026.