Topic: Housing affordability index

While the early hours of April 3 marked the official adjournment of the 2026 legislative session, its true coda took place this week. On the governor’s final day to sign […]

Every year, thousands of Georgia parents fill out lottery applications for schools their children may never get to attend. Not because they can’t afford it, but because thousands of other […]

It seems every year adds a bit of national political rancor to our more agreeable state. The Georgia General Assembly in particular has remained both more civil and—no coincidence—more productive […]

Georgia’s education debate often centers on school choice and funding, but important changes are happening inside the classroom too.  This week’s commentary looks at one of the most foundational challenges […]

With most Americans recently submitting their income tax filings, it’s an opportune time to review where exactly those tax dollars go in the federal budget these days. Spoiler: It’s mostly […]

Ronald Reagan reportedly once observed to his chief of staff James Baker, “I’d rather get 80% of what I want than go over the cliff with my flags flying.” But […]

As Georgia lawmakers wrapped up the 2026 legislative session under the Gold Dome, they closed the book on months of debate over the issues shaping life across the state. Taxes, […]

Georgia Public Policy Foundation examines the role of corporate buyers in housing affordability and homeownership trends.

While impact fees are a tool to help defray the costs of infrastructure needed to support new development, they are also an additional housing cost.

A comprehensive list of development impact fees in Georgia with examinations of single-family and multifamily rates.