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