Fulton County, GA Zoning Overlays & Bonuses: Density Bonus Law (2026)
Key Facts
- Density increase
- 20% more units than base zoning
- Program type
- Voluntary inclusionary housing incentive
- Applies to
- Fulton County residential projects
- Administered by
- Dept. of Environment & Community Development
Summary
Residential developers who provide Fulton County's Inclusionary Housing Component can add 20 percent more units than the base zoning allows, one of the county's incentives for building affordable units.
Fulton County shall make available to the Residential Project a Density Bonus as provided in this Section. The number of units allowed may be increased by 20 percent provided, however, that the affordability requirements to qualify for a Density Bonus shall be those stated in this Section.F.Local Public Funding. The Developer may apply to the Office of Housing for Local Public Funding to assist in the financing and development of the Inclusionary Housing Component. Local Public Funding may serve to facilitate state allocation of tax credits, mortgage revenue bond funds, or state or federal assistance to the Project ("External Subsidy"); provided that the provision of such Local Public Funding requires that Developer diligently pursue such External Subsidy and is not intended to substitute for such External Subsidy. A Developer seeking Local Public Funding shall apply to the Office of Housing Director for such funding pursuant to this Section. The Office of Housing Director shall submit the proposed Local Public Funding assistance package to the Director of E&CD for inclusion in the Fulton County's Inclusionary Incentives for the project.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 57).
Full Breakdown
Under the county's Inclusionary Housing Zoning program, Fulton County makes a Density Bonus available to residential projects that meet the affordable-housing set-aside: the number of units the zoning otherwise permits may be increased by 20 percent, provided the project meets the affordability requirements set out in the same section. The program is voluntary and administered through the Department of Environment and Community Development and the Office of Housing.
Violations & Fines
If a developer violates the inclusionary housing ordinance, including by not constructing the required affordable units, Fulton County may deny, suspend or revoke the project's building or occupancy permits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much extra density can a Fulton County affordable housing project get?
Is the density bonus automatic for any project?
Sources & Official References
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