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Land Bank Authority
Policy Statement
The Augusta, Georgia Land Bank Authority’s (AGLBA) mission is to collaborate with the City of Augusta-Richmond County on community and economic development projects by providing land to be used in the production of affordable housing for low and moderate income households. The AGLBA is a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Georgia for the public purpose of returning non-tax generating properties to a productive use. The AGLBA was formed through an inter-local agreement between the City of Augusta and Richmond County. The AGLBA works in conjunction with various city departments to facilitate the construction of affordable housing by non-profit community development organizations and private developers.
Primary Responsiblities of the AGLBA
- Works with the City of Augusta, Richmond County in the implementation of community and economic development.
- Acquire and place underutilized parcels in a productive use to generate tax revenue.
- Enhance the quality of life for residents living in targeted communities.
- Assists Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO’s), adjoining property owners and other interested parties in acquiring property.
- Transfer properties for use in developing affordable housing.
AGLBA Board Members
- Tederell (Chris) Johnson, AGLBA Chairman/Tax Commissioner
- Alvin Mason, Ex-Officio Board Member/Commissioner (District 4)
- Takiyah Douse, Board Member/Interim Administrator
- Scott Rountree, Board Member/Chief Appraiser, Tax Assessor’s Office
- Dr. Michael Hearon, Board Member/Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Augusta
- Karen Gordon, Board Member/Gordon Music Group & Garden City Jazz
- Lauren Dallas, Board Member/Director, Augusta Tomorrow
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Land Bank Authority
Physical Address
1450 Greene Street
Suite #80
Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: (706) 849-3737
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 am – 5:00 pm