SB21 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Clay Scofield

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Municipal public housing authorities in certain Class 3 municipalities, purchase of real property authorized only for public housing purposes after notice to certain surrounding property owners, Secs. 24-1-28 am'd.

Summary

SB21 would require certain Class 3 city public housing authorities to notify nearby property owners by mail before buying property for public housing.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill adds a rule that in Class 3 municipalities (except those organized under Act 618 of 1973) the housing authority may buy real property only after giving notice to surrounding property owners. The notice must be sent by first-class mail to residential and business addresses within 500 yards of the proposed property no less than 30 days before a binding purchase agreement is signed. The bill amends Section 24-1-28 and works alongside existing eminent domain powers. It does not eliminate eminent domain but creates a notification step for ordinary property purchases for public housing.

Who It Affects

• Municipal public housing authorities in certain Class 3 municipalities (they must provide mail notice before purchasing property for public housing).
• Residential and business property owners within 500 yards of a proposed public housing property (they will receive notice by mail at least 30 days before a binding purchase).

Key Provisions

• Adds a notice requirement for real property purchases by municipal public housing authorities in Class 3 municipalities (except those under Act 618 of 1973).
• Notice must be sent by first-class mail to all residential and business addresses within 500 yards of the property, at least 30 days before execution of any binding purchase agreement.
• The act remains compatible with existing eminent domain powers and other purchase authorities, but imposes a new procedural step for targeted Class 3 municipalities.
• Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Housing Authorities