Housing (Property Development)

in committee · Tennessee · House May 15, 2025

HB 1326: Real Property - As enacted, creates a vested property right upon the submission, rather than the approval, of a development plan or building permit; specifies that the vesting period applicable when it is based on the submission of a building permit is three years. - Amends TCA Title 13.

HB 1326 changes Tennessee law to establish a property owner's development rights (a "vested right") when they submit a development plan or building permit application to local government, rather than waiting for official approval. This right lasts for three years from the submission date, during which the development standards in effect at the time of submission remain fixed. The bill requires plans to substantially comply with local regulations to trigger this right, and it amends multiple sections of Tennessee law to replace "approval" with "submission" throughout. This directly affects property developers, builders, and local governments by altering when development rights become protected under state law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes vested development rights upon plan submission, fixing standards for 3 years to reduce delays. This directly advances housing development by streamlining permits for property owners, aligning with the topic's focus on development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Landlords Property Development

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signed · Tennessee · House May 8, 2025

HB 1306: Economic and Community Development - As enacted, clarifies that certain definitions concerning housing facilities and developments with regard to industrial development corporations include affordable and workforce housing; authorizes a municipality or county to approve amendments to an economic impact plan when approving the plan. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 53; Title 9, Chapter 21 and Title 9, Chapter 23.

HB 1306 clarifies that Tennessee's definitions of housing facilities for economic development include affordable and workforce housing, explicitly expanding eligibility for industrial development corporation projects. It modifies housing definitions in multiple statutes to cover multifamily, single-family, condo, and townhome developments intended for low-to-moderate-income, elderly, or disabled residents. The bill also streamlines approval processes by allowing municipalities to amend economic impact plans without new public hearings, reducing administrative barriers for housing projects. This directly affects local governments, housing developers, and residents of affordable housing developments across Tennessee.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExplicitly expands eligibility for affordable/workforce housing in economic development definitions and streamlines approvals for qualifying projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development Property Development

in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SJR 27: Taxes, Exemption and Credits - Authorizes the allocation by the Tennessee housing development agency, and credit by the department of revenue, of the tax credit created by the Tennessee Rural and Workforce Housing Act against a taxpayer's liability for premium tax, retaliatory tax, franchise tax, and excise tax; authorizes $10 million per year to be allocated in credits for the next three calendar years. -

SJR 27 authorizes the Tennessee Housing Development Agency to allocate $10 million annually in tax credits for low-income housing projects, applicable against premium tax, retaliatory tax, franchise tax, and excise tax liabilities. These credits are specifically for projects meeting criteria under the Tennessee Rural and Workforce Housing Act, with at least 50% of funds required to support housing in eligible rural areas. The resolution directs the agency to use these credits for the 2026-2028 calendar years, building on existing state law (Public Chapter 971 of 2024). It directly affects housing developers and property owners who qualify for these credits, providing a financial incentive to build or rehabilitate affordable housing. The bill does not create new taxes but modifies how existing tax credits can be applied.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $10M/year in tax credits for low-income housing projects, providing tax relief and directly funding affordable housing (an essential public service) through fiscal policy, aligning with support indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes $10M annual tax credits for low-income housing projects under Tennessee Rural and Workforce Housing Act, directly funding affordable housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SB 1323: Tennessee Housing Development Agency - As introduced, deletes provision requiring Tennessee rural and workforce housing tax credits to be authorized by joint resolution of the general assembly. - Amends TCA Section 13-23-134 and Chapter 971 of the Public Acts of 2024.

SB 1323 removes a requirement that the Tennessee General Assembly must approve rural and workforce housing tax credits through a joint resolution. It directly affects the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, which will now administer these credits without needing separate legislative authorization. The bill deletes specific sections of state law (TCA 13-23-134 subsection (f) and Chapter 971 of 2024) but maintains the existing rule that at least 50% of credits must go to projects in eligible rural areas. This change streamlines the process for allocating tax credits toward affordable housing development, effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves legislative approval barrier for housing tax credits, streamlining access to funds for rural/workforce housing development per maintained 50% rural allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 1098: County Government - As introduced, authorizes certain counties to, by the adoption of a resolution by a two-thirds vote of the county legislative body, impose a moratorium on the development of property, including property within the boundaries of a municipality, for apartment complexes. - Amends TCA Title 5.

SB 1098 allows counties in Tennessee with populations over 325,000 (per 2020 census) to temporarily pause new apartment complex development (25+ units) through a two-thirds vote by their county legislature. The moratorium lasts one year but can be extended annually with another two-thirds vote, applying to all property including within municipal boundaries. It excludes existing approved projects (vested rights) and does not apply to counties with metropolitan government. This bill directly affects large-county governments, developers seeking to build multi-family housing, and residents in those areas.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRestricts new apartment development through county moratoriums, limiting housing supply and development opportunities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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died · Tennessee · House May 15, 2025

HB 930: Housing - As enacted, authorizes any county having made loans in excess of the amount of funds in the initial capitalization of the loan fund pool for the county to terminate its participation in the homebuyers' revolving loan fund pool with notice to the Tennessee housing development agency and to retain all funds, including any funds used for initial capitalization or interest earnings on repayments. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 23.

HB 930 allows counties participating in Tennessee's homebuyers' revolving loan program to end their involvement if they've lent more than their initial capitalization. Specifically, counties can terminate by notifying the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) and retain all funds in the loan pool, including the original capitalization and interest earned from repayments. This amendment to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13, Chapter 23, directly affects participating counties managing these loan funds. The change takes effect July 1, 2025, and provides counties with greater flexibility to manage their financial obligations under the program.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingAllows counties to withdraw from homebuyers' loan program and retain funds, potentially reducing program funding and participation in affordable housing initiatives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Property Development

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signed · Tennessee · Senate May 15, 2025

SB 773: Planning, Public - As enacted, specifies that the vesting period established for a construction project or development plan does not expire because of pending litigation challenging a permit; specifies that the vesting period is tolled while such litigation is pending. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 3; Title 13, Chapter 4 and Title 13, Chapter 7.

SB 773 prevents development permits from expiring when lawsuits challenge them. It pauses the "vesting period" (the timeframe protecting approved projects) during ongoing court cases, ensuring developers retain their project rights. This directly affects property developers and construction companies with permits facing legal disputes. The law creates certainty for development timelines by halting the expiration clock while litigation proceeds.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents permit expiration during litigation, ensuring developers retain project rights and supporting housing development continuity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

in committee · Tennessee · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1161: County Government - As introduced, authorizes certain counties to, by the adoption of a resolution by a two-thirds vote of the county legislative body, impose a moratorium on the development of property, including property within the boundaries of a municipality, for apartment complexes. - Amends TCA Title 5.

HB 1161 allows counties with over 325,000 residents (based on 2020 census) to temporarily pause new apartment complex development (25+ units) within their borders, including areas inside cities, by passing a two-thirds vote resolution. The moratorium lasts one year but can be extended annually with another two-thirds vote. It does not apply to counties with metro governments or projects with existing development rights. This bill directly affects county governments and developers planning multi-family housing in qualifying large-county areas.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingEnables counties to impose moratoriums on new apartment complex development (25+ units), restricting housing supply and likely increasing costs for tenants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 608: Real Property - As introduced, prohibits the state or a local or municipal government from requiring a builder or developer of real property to pay for the building or development of infrastructure that is nonessential to the development, maintenance, or growth of the builder's development property. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 54 and Title 66.

HB 608 prohibits Tennessee state and local governments from requiring builders or developers to fund infrastructure that isn't essential to their specific project. It specifically prevents governments from mandating payment for non-adjacent infrastructure or infrastructure beyond what was initially estimated for the development. The bill applies only to residential projects under 300 homes or multi-family housing under 500 units, covering elements like roads, utilities, or internet cabling not directly needed for the property's creation, maintenance, or growth. It does not affect existing zoning, tax laws, or permits, and takes effect July 1, 2025, for new contracts.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts government mandates requiring developers to fund non-essential infrastructure, limiting government spending authority and budgetary demands on private entities.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 608 reduces developer costs by prohibiting non-essential infrastructure mandates, directly facilitating housing development - a key component of the topic. It removes barriers to residential construction under 300 homes/multi-family under 500 u...90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Property Taxes Zoning

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in committee · Tennessee · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1327: Tennessee Housing Development Agency - As introduced, deletes provision requiring Tennessee rural and workforce housing tax credits to be authorized by joint resolution of the general assembly. - Amends TCA Section 13-23-134 and Chapter 971 of the Public Acts of 2024.

HB 1327 removes a requirement that the Tennessee General Assembly must approve rural and workforce housing tax credits through a joint resolution. This change directly affects the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA), which administers these credits, by allowing it to manage the program without needing separate legislative authorization. The bill amends two specific sections of law to delete the existing authorization language while preserving the 2024 law's allocation rules (e.g., 50% of credits must go to rural projects). The key policy change is shifting the approval process from the legislature to the THDA's existing administrative authority. This takes effect July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves legislative approval hurdle for housing tax credits, enabling THDA to administer without joint resolution while preserving 2024 allocation rules, strengthening program continuity.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves legislative approval barrier for housing tax credits, enabling THDA to administer rural/workforce housing program efficiently while preserving 2024 allocation rules.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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