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HR 1244

Ad valorem tax; business enterprises; rate of assessment of 1,000 or more single family residential properties used for rental income; provisions - CA

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chuck Efstration and 5 co-sponsors

Georgia bill that would impose differentiated ad valorem tax rates on investors owning 1,000+ single-family rental properties to address housing market concentration.

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Bill Summary · HR 1244

Legislative bill overview

HR 1244 proposes to modify Georgia's ad valorem (property) tax assessment rates for large-scale rental property investors who own 1,000 or more single-family residential properties. The bill would create a differentiated tax assessment structure specifically targeting institutional landlords with substantial residential rental portfolios.

Why is this important

Housing affordability and rental market dynamics are significant policy concerns in Georgia. This bill directly addresses whether large institutional investors should face different property tax treatment than individual homeowners or smaller landlords, potentially affecting both housing availability and local tax revenue streams. The outcome could influence investment patterns in Georgia's residential rental market and affordability for renters.

Potential points of contention

  • Tax equity concerns: Whether large institutional investors should pay different rates than other property owners, and whether this creates fair or unfair competitive advantages for different market participants
  • Market impact uncertainty: Whether higher tax rates would reduce investor purchases of rental properties (potentially limiting rental supply) or simply increase rents passed to tenants
  • Revenue implications: Questions about whether Georgia municipalities would gain or lose tax revenue depending on how investors respond to rate changes and property valuation effects

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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