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Tag: state of Georgia

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Posted inHousing Affordability

Georgia lawmaker wants to limit rent hikes—not cap prices—with bid to repeal rent control ban

by Sean Keenan February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

State Sen. Donzella James (D-Atlanta) last week pitched legislation to repeal Georgia’s nearly 40-year-old ban on rent regulation, so local governments can curb price gouging at a time when landlords are hiking rents with abandon.

A photograph of the Georgia statehouse.
Posted inHousing Affordability

Governor pledges to ease local zoning restrictions. But how—and for whom?

by Sean Keenan January 14, 2023January 14, 2023
A pale red sign with a government insignia stands outside the Georgia Department of Community Affairs office.
Posted inHousing Affordability

Expecting to exhaust funds, state abruptly shutters emergency rent assistance program

by Sean Keenan November 7, 2022November 7, 2022
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Posted inHousing Affordability

Despite lagging distribution, state officials say they won’t forfeit federal rental assistance funds

by Sean Keenan October 13, 2021October 13, 2021
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City Councilman Antonio Brown wants state help enacting rent control laws in Atlanta

by Sean Keenan January 15, 2020July 19, 2021

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