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.
September 14, 2023 • Commentary
Imposing limits on housing supply
Enforcing minimum requirements on lot and home sizes is necessarily a limit on housing supply and density.
September 14, 2023 • Press Release
Georgia Public Policy Foundation releases report on minimum lot and home sizes in Georgia
The Georgia Public Policy Foundation released a new report on minimum lot and home sizes in Georgia at the local level.
August 24, 2023 • Blog
More Georgia’s cities and counties set property tax rates
The latest recap of millage rate discussions in Georgia.
August 17, 2023 • Blog
Some Georgians still have time to stop higher property taxes
From Walker county to Dougherty county and points in between, we have an update on the latest discussion and decisions on millage tax rates for the next year.
August 16, 2023 • Commentary
No other tax has a basis that someone else simply invents
Few, if any taxes are reviled as much as the property tax. People feel their objections to it in their bones.
July 27, 2023 • Blog
Some Georgians brace for higher property taxes
Most Georgians will pay higher property taxes unless local governments adopt the “rollback rates” that keep taxes the same from the prior year.
May 3, 2023 • Commentary
Government regulations a costly barrier to home construction
Regulations at the federal, state and local levels account for about one-fourth of the cost of a new home.
April 7, 2023 • Commentary
How do government regulations affect the cost of multifamily housing?
In total, federal, state and local regulation contributes 23.4% on average to the cost of multifamily housing.
March 16, 2023 • Commentary
Legislation aims to combat rising home prices
A Senate committee advanced legislation limiting the ability of local governments to enact moratoriums on building new housing to no more than 180 days.
March 9, 2023 • Blog
Bill limiting zoning moratoriums advances
The Georgia House of Representatives passed a bill limiting zoning moratoriums imposed by local governments.
March 7, 2023 • Blog
What’s still alive after Crossover Day?
Each bill had to pass out of its legislative chamber of origin by Monday or it is dead for the year.
February 21, 2023 • Blog
A large gap between Metro Atlanta counties’ impact fees with questionable differences in results
Why does a house in Cherokee County cost roughly $5,500 more to build than a house down the road in Cobb County?
February 8, 2023 • Blog
Arbitrary government regulations increase the cost of Georgia housing
As rising housing costs continue to confound developers and buyers, it remains important for citizens to understand the makeup of those costs.
December 16, 2022 • Commentary
Adding HEAT to Atlanta’s housing supply
What is needed for Atlanta’s housing is a market-based solution that can restore affordability in a steady but meaningful way.
November 18, 2022 • Commentary
With the Prospects for Home Ownership Dimming, Build-to-Rent Offers a Promising Alternative
BTRs and other alternative housing arrangements are more needed than ever because there are simply not enough homes.
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