Richmond County fell 33% last year from the year before. “Without affordable housing, employers can’t find employees because there aren’t places people can afford to live. This is critical infrastructure,” Anderson said. Developers warn if taxes keep rising, projects will stall. Investors will walk away. And families will have fewer, if any, options. The president of the Georgia Affordable Housing Coalition suggested potential fixes ranging from clearer guidance to statewide reforms. The Department of Revenue and the Georgia Association of Tax Officials did not respond to requests for comment. Copyright 2026 WRDW/WAGT. All rights reserved.
