Georgia Code, Title 8, Chapter 4 - Clearance and Rehabilitation of Blighted Areas

• § 8-4-1 - Short Title
  This chapter may be referred to as the "Redevelopment Law."
• § 8-4-2 - Legislative Findings and Declaration of Necessity
  It is found and declared: (1) That there exist in many communities within this state blighted areas, as defined in Code Section 8-4-3, or...
• § 8-4-3 - Definitions
  As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Blighted areas" means: (A) Areas in which there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, or...
• § 8-4-4 - Power of Authorities to Prepare Redevelopment Plans and to Undertake Redevelopment Projects; Scope of Authorities' Powers, Privileges, and Immunities
  Any housing authority established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 3 of this title, the "Housing Authorities Law," is authorized to prepare or cause...
• § 8-4-5 - Approval of Redevelopment Projects by Cities
  An authority shall not initiate any redevelopment project under this chapter until the governing body, planning agency, or other legally designated and empowered public...
• § 8-4-6 - Power of Authorities to Make Property Available for Use by Private Enterprise or Public Agencies; Manner of Valuation of Property; Obligations of Purchasers and Lessees
  (a) An authority may make land in a redevelopment project available for use by private enterprise or public agencies in accordance with the redevelopment...
• § 8-4-7 - Taxation of Leased Property
  Any property which the authority leases to private corporations, individuals, or partnerships for development under a redevelopment plan shall have the same tax status...
• § 8-4-8 - Acquisition and Development by Authorities of Lands Not Within Blighted Areas for Redevelopment Projects; Findings Required Prior to Acquisition; Projects Involving More Than One City
  (a) Upon a determination, by resolution, of the governing body of the city in which such land is located that the acquisition and development...
• § 8-4-9 - Cooperation by State Public Bodies in Aid of Redevelopment Projects
  Any state public body, as defined in Code Section 8-3-152, shall have the same rights and powers to cooperate with and assist housing authorities...
• § 8-4-10 - Financial Aid From Federal Government; Security for Aid
  An authority may borrow money or accept contributions from the federal government to assist in its undertakings and redevelopment projects. An authority may do...
• § 8-4-11 - Bonds and Other Obligations As Legal Investments and Security
  Bonds or other obligations issued by a housing authority in connection with a redevelopment project pursuant to this chapter, which bonds or obligations are...
• § 8-4-12 - Investment in Projects; Acquisition, Development, and Sale of Lands and Improvements in Project Areas
  Notwithstanding any restriction or limitation on investments contained in any other laws of this state, any building and loan association, any savings and loan...

Last modified: October 14, 2016