Taxes, Real Property - As introduced, redefines "movable structure" for purposes of classification and assessment of property so that a mobile home or other movable structure that is used as a residence or apartment must be used permanently as such instead of temporarily or permanently. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 5.
SB 1916 redefines "movable structure" in Tennessee's property tax code to require mobile homes used as permanent residences to be classified as such for tax purposes, rather than as temporary structures. This change directly affects mobile home owners who use their units as primary residences, ensuring they are assessed under residential property tax rates. The bill amends Tennessee Code § 67-5-501(7) to specify that mobile homes must be "used permanently as a residence" to qualify for this classification, eliminating prior flexibility for temporary or mixed-use designations. The policy takes effect for tax years beginning January 1, 2026, impacting how these properties are assessed statewide.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Mar 24, 2026
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Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Mar 24, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State & Local Government Committee
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jessie Seal
RRepublican
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