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HB1153 • 2025

Revenue and taxation; tax credit for newly constructed residences built by a residential contractor or builder that are sold to taxpayers earning no more than 80 percent of the area median income; provide

Revenue and taxation; tax credit for newly constructed residences built by a residential contractor or builder that are sold to taxpayers earning no more than 80 percent of the area median income; provide

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Sponsor
Oliver, Mary Margaret
Last action
2026-02-04
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The provided bill summary confirms the intent and scope but does not contain the full legal definitions or implementation details found in the actual code amendments.

Tax Credit for New Homes Sold to Lower-Income Buyers

This bill creates a tax credit for newly constructed homes built by contractors and sold to buyers earning no more than 80 percent of the area median income.

What This Bill Does

  • Provides a tax credit for newly constructed residences built by residential contractors or builders that are sold to taxpayers with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income.
  • Establishes rules, regulations, and forms needed to apply for and approve these credits.
  • Amends Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 regarding tax exemptions and credits.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Residential contractors or builders who construct new homes sold under this program.
  • Taxpayers buying newly constructed residences with incomes at or below the specified limit.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not state the specific dollar value of the credit.
  • The exact effective date is mentioned as a purpose but not defined in the provided summary.
  • Details on how to calculate 'area median income' are referenced but not defined in the excerpt.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-04 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Revenue and taxation; tax credit for newly constructed residences built by a residential contractor or builder that are sold to taxpayers earning no more than 80 percent of the area median income; provide