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Realtors tell House panel permitting, zoning and infrastructure are constraining housing supply in Georgia
Summary
Representatives of the Georgia Association of Realtors told the Small Business Committee that high prices, low inventory, permitting delays, zoning rules and infrastructure costs limit housing supply; elected members urged local solutions and discussed state grant and policy options.
Representatives of the Georgia Association of Realtors told the Georgia House Small Business Committee that constrained housing supply, permitting delays and infrastructure costs are driving up prices and reducing affordability across the state.
Betsy Bradfield, advocacy director for the Georgia Association of Realtors, summarized statewide housing indicators and said Georgia remained a seller’s market in 2024, with approximately 3.4 months of inventory for single‑family homes and buyers generally paying close to list price. Bradfield said the association’s year‑end review showed that the statewide average sales price increased and that homes priced between $150,000 and $250,000 were the most…
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