Housing
Research
A Review of Lot and Home Size Minimums in Georgia
This study analyzes the available minimum lot sizes and minimum home sizes in ordinance at the local level in Georgia.
Government Regulation in the Price of Multifamily Housing: Georgia
The research for Georgia finds that an average of 23.4 percent of the cost of multifamily housing can be attributed to federal, state and local regulation.
Development Impact Fees: Trends and Impact on the Community
The second impact fee study, which will focus on trends and financial impact on the community
Assessment of Georgia Development Impact Fees
The purpose of this study is to provide a publicly available, comprehensive list of all existing development impact fees in Georgia.
Government Regulation in the Price of a New Home: Georgia
The statewide estimates show that regulations imposed by government at all levels account for 26.9 percent of the final price of a new single-family home built in Georgia.
October 17, 2024 • Blog
What is Amendment 1?
Georgians will vote on a ballot initiative designed to bring property tax relief. We look at the referendum and its implications.
October 17, 2024 • Commentary
The implications of Amendment 1
What would be the implications of adopting Amendment 1, a measure adopted by the legislature to provide property tax relief?
October 17, 2024 • Commentary
Would Amendment 1 bring property tax relief?
Voters this year will see a statewide ballot referendum on property taxes. Will it bring relief?
July 17, 2024 • Blog
Nontraditional homes face maze of regulations in Georgia
Whether you’re looking for a unique house or trying to save money, Georgians looking for a nontraditional house often face numerous regulations and limits.
May 16, 2024 • Commentary
How does government policy increase the cost of housing?
Policymakers need to consider the real-world effects of these policies and work towards deregulation that can reduce unnecessary costs.
April 25, 2024 • Commentary
Is this Georgia fee still constitutional?
Until recently, impact fees were believed to be immune from attacks under the Takings Clause of the United States Constitution. What has changed?
April 17, 2024 • Blog
We aren’t building enough houses. Why?
Regulations limit home building by making it costlier and more time-consuming, and by requiring new homes to be larger and made with more expensive materials.
April 4, 2024 • Commentary
What happened with property tax reform this year?
This truly seemed like one of those legislative sessions when everything was aligned for meaningful property tax reform.
February 15, 2024 • Commentary
Congress, don’t legislate a takeover of the nation’s rental housing market
The housing shortage that policymakers are looking to solve is real. However, doubling down with more government subsidies for new apartments isn’t the answer.
February 7, 2024 • Commentary
Prudent tax reforms are more than welcome
Is there any relief in sight to growing property tax bills?
January 25, 2024 • Commentary
Will the Georgia legislature cap property tax increases?
Perhaps no public policy debate raises the ire of Georgians quite like property taxes.
December 27, 2023 • Blog
11 biggest stories of 2023
As we prepare to welcome in a new year, here is a review of our most read and most shared stories of 2023.
November 29, 2023 • Commentary
Home affordability lags in Georgia because of too little supply
If you think we’re going to solve the problem just by doing more of what we’ve been doing, or even doing it faster, guess again.
October 19, 2023 • Commentary
Elected officials talk housing affordability in Georgia
The event consisted of four panels, each covering a specific area: Housing Policy, Neighborly Innovation, Financial Innovation and Building Innovation.
October 11, 2023 • Commentary
Housing affordability is a challenge for Georgia that is only growing
Home prices continue to rise, as do mortgage rates. Meanwhile, people continue to flock to Georgia, increasing the competition for reasonably priced homes.
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