Georgia HB1166: Local government; zoning decisions shall not affect or be required for certain residential dwellings of 400 square feet or fewer; provide

What the bill says

To amend Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures as pertaining to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide that zoning decisions shall not affect or be required for certain residential dwellings of 400 square feet or fewer; to provide for construction; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures as pertaining to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide that zoning decisions shall not affect or be required for certain residential dwellings of 400 square feet or fewer; to provide for construction; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures as pertaining to counties and municipal corporations, is amended by revising Code Section 36-66-2, relating to legislative purpose and local government zoning powers; as follows: "36-66-2. (a) While recognizing and confirming the authority of local governments to exercise zoning power within their respective territorial boundaries, it is the intention of this chapter to establish as state policy minimum procedures governing the exercise and means of judicial review of the exercise of that power. The purpose of these minimum procedures is to assure that due process is afforded to the general public when local governments H. B. 1166 LC 47 3783 regulate the uses of property through the exercise of the zoning power. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to invalidate any zoning decision made by a local …

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Sponsors

• Jason Anavitarte (R, 31) · primary sponsor
• Tangie Herring (D, 145) · primary sponsor
• Mary Oliver (D, 84)
• Spencer Frye (D, 122)
• Dale Washburn (R, 144)
• Shea Roberts (D, 52)
• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)

Latest actions

1. March 27, 2026: Senate Read Second Time
2. March 27, 2026: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
3. March 9, 2026: Senate Read and Referred
4. March 6, 2026: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
5. March 6, 2026: House Third Readers
6. February 26, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
7. February 5, 2026: House Second Readers
8. February 4, 2026: House First Readers
9. February 3, 2026: House Hopper

Votes

• House Vote #674 (March 6, 2026): 111 yea, 50 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1166?

HB1166 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Local government; zoning decisions shall not affect or be required for certain residential dwellings of 400 square feet or fewer; provide.

What does HB1166 do?

In its own words: To amend Chapter 66 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to zoning procedures as pertaining to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide that zoning decisions shall not affect or be required for certain residential dwellings of 400 square feet or fewer; to provide for construction; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB1166?

Passed one chamber as of March 27, 2026. Latest action: Senate Read Second Time (March 27, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1166?

Jason Anavitarte (R, 31), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1166?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72776