diff --git a/ChangeLog b/ChangeLog
index d05f5f667..478476ba0 100644
--- a/ChangeLog
+++ b/ChangeLog
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ Bug fixes:
 * Ensure project tags are removed when the project is removed
 * Avoid PHP notice when regenerating API token for a user
 * Fix wrong dropdown menu in group members list
+* Show only active users in auto-complete forms (project permissions)
 
 Version 1.0.43 (April 30, 2017)
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diff --git a/app/Controller/UserAjaxController.php b/app/Controller/UserAjaxController.php
index 17567a00e..37c09b8a7 100644
--- a/app/Controller/UserAjaxController.php
+++ b/app/Controller/UserAjaxController.php
@@ -22,7 +22,11 @@ class UserAjaxController extends BaseController
     {
         $search = $this->request->getStringParam('term');
         $filter = $this->userQuery->withFilter(new UserNameFilter($search));
-        $filter->getQuery()->asc(UserModel::TABLE.'.name')->asc(UserModel::TABLE.'.username');
+        $filter->getQuery()
+            ->eq(UserModel::TABLE.'.is_active', 1)
+            ->asc(UserModel::TABLE.'.name')
+            ->asc(UserModel::TABLE.'.username');
+
         $this->response->json($filter->format($this->userAutoCompleteFormatter));
     }