Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HB1266

Introduced
2/13/24  
Report Pass
2/21/24  
Introduced
2/13/24  

Caption

Community Housing Options Increase Cost Efficiency Act; enact

Impact

The bill establishes a certification system for local governments that adopt specific housing policies. These designated 'qualified' counties or municipalities would receive priority for state grants and loans, facilitating more efficient funding for housing initiatives. It proposes several tiers of policies encompassing minimum construction requirements, density regulations, and incentives for affordable housing development. By streamlining these processes, the bill seeks to reduce bureaucratic hindrances that contribute to housing shortages.

Summary

House Bill 1266, known as the Community Housing Options Increase Cost Efficiency Act, aims to tackle Georgia's pressing housing crisis through regulatory reform. The bill's findings highlight significant challenges such as a housing supply shortage and rising construction costs, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It acknowledges the decline in affordable rental units and increasing homelessness rates, emphasizing the need for immediate legislative action to enhance housing options statewide.

Contention

There are anticipated debates regarding the balance between local control and state regulation. While proponents argue that uniform policies will accelerate housing construction and address shortages effectively, opponents may raise concerns about overreach, potentially limiting local governments' flexibility to tailor solutions to community needs. The ongoing discussions will likely revolve around the implications of these certifications and the policies mandated by the bill, determining how they will affect the housing landscape in Georgia.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA HB400

Community Housing Options Increase Cost Efficiency (CHOICE) Act; enact

GA HB1472

Bartow County Community Improvement Districts Act; enact

GA HB685

Bartow County Community Improvement Districts Act; enact

GA HB1414

City of Peachtree Corners Community Improvement Districts Act; enact

GA HB819

Create Montana community reinvestment act to fund workforce housing

GA HB785

Greene County Community Improvement Districts Act; enact

GA HB160

City of Albany Community Improvement Districts Act; enact

GA HB1313

Housing in Transit-Oriented Communities

GA SB70

"Conyers Community Improvement Districts Act"; enact

GA HB1410

State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Act; enact

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