The authority shall have the right to acquire by eminent domain any property, real or personal, which is necessary to carry out the purposes of this article, after the adoption by it of a resolution declaring that the acquisition of the property described therein is in the public interest and necessary for public use. The authority may exercise the power of eminent domain pursuant to the provisions of Title 18, and any amendments thereto, or pursuant to the provisions of any other applicable eminent domain laws of the state. Property already devoted to a public use may be acquired; provided, that no property belonging to the county or to any government may be acquired without its consent and that no property belonging to a public utility corporation may be acquired without the approval of the Public Service Commission or other body having regulatory power over such corporation.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 1 - Housing Authorities.
Article 3 - County Housing Authorities.
Section 24-1-60 - Legislative Findings and Declaration of Necessity.
Section 24-1-61 - Definitions.
Section 24-1-64 - Removal of Commissioners.
Section 24-1-66 - Powers and Duties of Authority Generally.
Section 24-1-67 - Acquisition of Property by Eminent Domain.
Section 24-1-68 - Acquisition, etc., of Property for Government Housing Projects.
Section 24-1-69 - Authority Housing Projects Subject to Local Zoning, Building, etc., Laws.
Section 24-1-72 - Powers of Authority to Secure Payment of Bonds, Etc.
Section 24-1-74 - Mortgages of Authority Property in Connection With Government Financed Projects.
Section 24-1-75 - Remedies of Obligee of Authority Generally.
Section 24-1-76 - Remedies Conferrable Upon Obligees of Authority by Trust Indenture, Mortgage, Etc.
Section 24-1-77 - Remedies Cumulative.
Section 24-1-80 - Security for Funds Deposited by Authorities in Banks and Trust Companies.
Section 24-1-81 - Low Income Housing in Rural Areas.
Section 24-1-82 - Annual Report and Recommendations of Authority.
Section 24-1-83 - Enforcement of Article and Contracts of Authority.