The influence of privately initiated rezoning on housing prices

Jeffrey G. Robert and Velma Zahirovic-Herbert

International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, 2021, vol. 15, issue 3, 592-612

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the parcel-level impacts of the zoning change. Design/methodology/approach - Using hedonic regression and propensity score matching econometric techniques, this paper analyses single-family housing prices within Fulton County Georgia. This paper combines data on the parcel-level zoning changes with nearby housing sales transactions to study the potential externality effects because of rezoning induced by private parties. Findings - The paper finds evidence of heterogeneous rezoning effects, depending upon the type of rezoning conducted. At a distance within 0.75 miles, housing prices appreciate by 8.31% when nearby privately initiated rezoning maintains the residential character of a neighbourhood. However, housing prices decline by 21.26% when residential housing zones are converted to non-residential housing zones. The negative influences of rezoning residential use to non-residential uses decline as distance increases. Originality/value - The analysis provides quantitative information on the impact of rezoning on residential property prices. Planning officials and developers can use these results to assuage homeowner fears of potential negative housing price effects associated with rezoning.

Keywords: Planning; Housing prices; Development and redevelopment; Housing externality; Rezoning; Zoning (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1108/IJHMA-02-2021-0016

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