Municipal Powers
HB 1035 — DID NOT CROSS Georgia Homeownership Protection Act of 2026
GMA Position: Evaluating
GMA Summary
HB 1035, also titled the Georgia Homeownership Protection Act of 2026, is proposed legislation aimed at enhancing protections for homeowners throughout the state of Georgia.
This legislation precludes local governments in Georgia from converting unpaid utility bills into ad valorem levies, under which a property could potentially be forclosed upon.
