List of municipal bankruptcies in Alabama
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This is a list of municipal bankruptcies in Alabama, including incorporated municipalities and public authorities in Alabama which have filed for protection from creditors under Chapter 9 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.
List
| Municipality or Authority | Year | Debt claimed | Year resolved | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 1991 | - | - | ||
| North Courtland, Lawrence County | 1992 | - | - | ||
| Alabama State Fair Authority | 1994 | - | - | filed as Ch. 11, refiled as Ch. 9 in 1995 | |
| Greene County | 1996 | - | - | ||
| West Walker Water Authority | 1998 | - | - | ||
| Prichard, Mobile County | 1999 | - | - | filed again in 2009 | |
| West Jefferson Amusement & Public Park Authority | 2002 | - | 2003 | assets sold at auction | |
| Etowah Solid Waste Disposal Authority | 2002 | - | - | ||
| Millport, Lamar County | 2002 | - | - | ||
| Prichard, Mobile County | 2009 | - | - | filed previously in 1999 | |
| Jefferson County | 2011 | $4,230,000,000 | 2013 | ||
| Fairfield | 2020 | - | - |
References
- Faulk, Kent (November 10, 2011) "Alabama's 11 municipal bankruptcies now include Jefferson County" The Birmingham News
- Faulk, Kent (May 20, 2020) "City of Fairfield files for bankruptcy" The Birmingham News