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Bill to Set Deadlines for Permits Introduced

February 25, 2026

SB 447 regulates deadlines for actions by Local Issuing Authorities on permit applications. It requires local governments to provide a written list of reasons for the denial or nonacceptance of a permit. Additionally, it defines a 14-day deadline for review of a resubmission of a permit application following the 45 days as specified by law. If the local government does not issue or deny a permit within the allotted time, applicants may seek legal action against the Local Issuing Authority.

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The Georgia Mountains & Lakes REALTORS® Association (GMLRA) Market Brief is compiled by Georgia Multiple Listing Service (GAMLS). For more information on details of this month's report, please contact the Association at 404.845.4024.

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About the Georgia Mountains & Lakes REALTORS® Association

The Georgia Mountains & Lakes REALTORS® Association (GMLRA) has been an instrumental factor in the growth of real estate in the Habersham, White and Rabun, Georgia area for more than a decade. GMLRA serves as a central source of information for its members, with mainly focusing on real estate education, the promotion of professionalism in the industry and representing REALTORS® members with legislative initiatives to create positive change for the real estate community.

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