Committee hears bill to reauthorize and expand Georgia conservation tax credit through 2031 Sponsor presented HB 1148 to reauthorize the state's conservation tax credit through 2031, raise the credit from 25% to 50% of appraised value, cap credits at $500,000 for individuals and $1,000,000 for partnerships, and establish a laddered $25 million annual aggregate cap; land trusts and conservation groups urged support and said process changes would speed approvals.

Georgia's HB 1148 aims to boost conservation efforts by increasing tax credits for landowners and streamlining application processes, potentially saving precious habitats across the state.

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Georgia panel hears bill to extend and expand conservation tax credit Representative Chaz Cannon told the Ways & Means subcommittee HB 11486 would reauthorize Georgia’s conservation tax credit through 2031, raise the credit to 50% of fair-market value for permanently restricted land and set aggregate annual credits at $30 million; the committee advanced the matter after brief questions about appraisals and administration.

Georgia's conservation tax credit could get a major boost, increasing from 25% to 50% and extending through 2031—what does this mean for land protection?

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Georgia lawmakers propose amendment to conservation property assessment rules House Bill 129 amends Georgia law to remove leased property limitations for conservation use.

Georgia's House Bill 129 could reshape conservation efforts by allowing leased properties to qualify for tax benefits, but will it lead to unintended consequences for local governments?

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Georgia legislators introduce House Bill 547 to simplify conservation property covenants House Bill 547 allows owners to combine multiple conservation covenants into one ten-year covenant.

Georgia lawmakers are debating House Bill 547, a game-changing proposal that could simplify conservation property management and boost landowner participation in environmental initiatives.

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