Development authorities; certain affordable housing uses of property qualify as projects; provide
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to provide that certain affordable housing uses of property qualify as projects that may be undertaken by development authorities; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action Mar 3, 2026
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LC 47 3782/a
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LC 47 4107S/hs
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The bill was amended from a House Bill to a House Committee substitute version, changing the sponsor information and adding committee markup. The most significant substantive change is in the eligibility criteria for affordable housing projects, which now allows development authorities to serve households earning up to 175% of the federal poverty level instead of 80% of the median household income, and adds a requirement that firms demonstrate reasonable need for workforce housing.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include workforce housing eligibility beyond just low-income households, broadening the types of affordable housing projects that development authorities can undertake.
ELIGIBILITY
Income eligibility threshold changed from 80% of median household income to 175% of federal poverty level, allowing more households to qualify for affordable housing projects.
REQUIREMENT
New requirement added that firms must demonstrate reasonable need for workforce housing before development authorities can undertake projects.
TECHNICAL
Bill format changed from original House Bill to House Committee substitute version with updated committee information and sponsor details.
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Total actions
4
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Committee
1
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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