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HB1156 • 2025

Local government; authorize establishment of local homeowner's incentive adjustment grant programs

Local government; authorize establishment of local homeowner's incentive adjustment grant programs

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Sponsor
Richardson, Gary
Last action
2026-02-18
Official status
House Committee Favorably Reported
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact effective date is listed as contingent, meaning it depends on future conditions not detailed here.

HB1156: Local Homeowner Incentive Adjustment Grant Programs

This bill allows local governments in Georgia to create grant programs and funds for homeowner incentive adjustments.

What This Bill Does

  • Authorizes the establishment of local homeowner's incentive adjustment grant programs under Title 36 of state law.
  • Allows the creation of specific funds for these grants under Title 48 of state law.
  • Includes a provision for an automatic repeal if not renewed by lawmakers.
  • Repeals any existing laws that conflict with this new authority.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Local governments in Georgia authorized to establish these programs and funds.
  • Homeowners who may be eligible for incentive adjustment grants under local rules.

Terms To Know

Incentive Adjustment Grant
A grant program established by a local government to provide financial incentives or adjustments related to homeownership, as authorized by this bill.
Automatic Repeal
A provision in the law that causes it to end on its own after a set time unless lawmakers take action to keep it active.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill authorizes local governments to create these programs but does not require them to do so.
  • Specific rules for who qualifies, how much money is given, or the exact effective date are determined by future actions and are not detailed in this summary text.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-18 Georgia General Assembly

    House Committee Favorably Reported

Official Summary Text

Local government; authorize establishment of local homeowner's incentive adjustment grant programs