Council approves up to $1.05 million amendment for rehabilitation of Hillman Gardens houses

The Birmingham City Council on March 31 approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to amend an agreement with Own It Property Solutions LLC for an amount not to exceed $1,049,420. The amendment funds a project to rehabilitate up to four dilapidated houses in the Hillman Gardens area and provides housing for qualifying residents at or below 80% of area median income; the amendment also extends the contract term to on or before Sept. 30, 2026.

Council President (presiding officer) removed the item from consent to provide opportunity for residents to hear the goals and to explain that this continues an ARPA‑funded project in District 7. The item was motioned, seconded and passed on voice vote.

Why it matters: Council members framed the contract as part of neighborhood revitalization in legacy neighborhoods and as a continuation of ARPA‑supported rehabilitation work; staff said the program seeks to increase home rehabilitation and provide affordable housing for lower‑income households in defined districts.