HB 1892 allows housing authorities, industrial development corporations, and community redevelopment agencies in Tennessee to require property owners in designated redevelopment areas to make payments securing the agencies' bonds. These payments create a recorded lien on the property that takes priority over all existing and future mortgages or liens, treated like property taxes for enforcement. The agreement must include specific details like property description and owner names when filed with the county, and the lien remains with the land even if other debts are paid.
HB 1693 would have allowed veterans to use a DD-214 (a military discharge certificate) as proof of U.S. citizenship when applying for public benefits like food assistance or housing aid in Tennessee. It amended state law to add the DD-214 to the list of acceptable documents for verifying citizenship eligibility. The bill was introduced on January 15, 2026, but withdrawn the same day (January 21, 2026), so it did not become law. This procedural change would have directly affected veterans seeking state or local public benefits.
HB 1716 changes how Tennessee taxes residential property by setting the tax value at the higher of the most recent sale price or a financial institution's appraisal during refinancing (effective after December 2020). It also protects homeowners who have lived in their primary residence as a U.S. citizen for 10+ years by prohibiting tax sales to satisfy property tax debt, requiring proof of residency and citizenship. Once eligibility is confirmed, interest stops accruing on the debt, which becomes due only upon property transfer. This applies to homes used as primary residences, directly affecting long-term residential property owners. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 26-2-301 and 67-5-2501.
SB 1685 removes a requirement that structures rebuilt on a site must follow the current zoning regulations in place when construction begins. This change allows property owners and developers to rebuild using the zoning rules that applied when the original structure was built, rather than adapting to updated regulations. The bill specifically amends Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 13-7-208(d)(1) and (i) by deleting the referenced language. It directly affects individuals and businesses seeking to reconstruct damaged or demolished properties in areas where zoning has changed since the original building was constructed. The law would take effect upon becoming enacted.
SB 1788 prohibits Tennessee local governments (like cities or counties) from moving homeless individuals to another jurisdiction without first getting written agreement from that receiving area. It also bans using public funds for such relocations unless housing and services are confirmed available in the new location. The bill authorizes Tennessee’s attorney general to impose civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation and lets affected jurisdictions sue for damages or block violations through court orders. These changes apply to local government actions under Tennessee law, directly impacting how municipalities handle homeless population relocations.
HB 1903 expands Tennessee's homestead property tax exemption to include adult children (18+ years old) with developmental or intellectual disabilities who live in the family home after the death of the head of household. The bill amends Tennessee law to extend the exemption to these adult children - previously only minor children or spouses were covered - provided they continue using the property as their primary residence. It references existing definitions of "developmental disability" and "intellectual disability" from Tennessee Code §52-1-101 to clarify eligibility. The changes apply to property tax protections under Titles 26, 30, 33, and 52 of Tennessee Code, effective July 1, 2026.
SB 1676 would have amended Tennessee zoning law by removing the requirement that rebuilt structures must conform to current zoning regulations. Instead, rebuilding would have followed the zoning rules in effect when the original structure was built, affecting property owners after losses like fire or demolition. The bill deleted specific language from two sections of Tennessee’s zoning code (TCA Title 13, Chapter 7) related to construction requirements. However, the bill was withdrawn on the day it was filed and never became law.
SB 1760 allows housing authorities, industrial development corporations, and community redevelopment agencies to require property owners in designated redevelopment areas to make payments securing the agencies' bonds. These agreements must be recorded as a lien on the property, which takes priority over all existing and future mortgages or liens. The lien is treated like a property tax lien and runs with the land, meaning it stays attached to the property even if ownership changes. Property owners in redevelopment zones would be directly affected by these payment obligations and the lien's priority status.
SB 1990, the "Stop Rent Rigging Act," prohibits rental property owners and managers in Tennessee from using or facilitating algorithmic tools that coordinate pricing across multiple properties. The bill bans software or data services that collect rental data from two or more landlords (excluding affordable housing programs), analyze it, and recommend prices or lease terms to them. It also prohibits landlords from adjusting their own rents based on such recommendations. The law, effective July 1, 2026, targets coordinated pricing practices that reduce competition in the residential rental market.
HB 1657 removes a requirement that structures rebuilt on a site must comply with the zoning regulations in effect when the new construction begins. This change directly affects property owners and developers rebuilding structures on existing sites, particularly in areas where zoning rules have changed since the original construction. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13, Chapter 7, by deleting specific language from sections 13-7-208(d)(1) and removing subsection 13-7-208(i). The key provision allows rebuilt structures to follow the zoning rules that were in place when they were originally built, rather than current rules.
