Housing

passed · Tennessee · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 1501: Local Government, General - As introduced, authorizes a municipality to create and require the use of a landlord registry for a real estate investment trust that owns, operates, or finances 10 or more dwelling units located within the municipality. - Amends TCA Title 66.

HB 1501 would allow Tennessee municipalities to require real estate investment trusts (REITs) owning 10 or more rental units within city limits to register with local building code enforcement agencies. REITs would need to provide their contact information and the full addresses of all properties they manage, with updates required within 30 days of any changes. Municipalities could impose a $50 weekly fine for non-compliance, but must provide a hearing opportunity before levying penalties. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and does not authorize fees for REITs to file required information.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires REITs to register and provide property details, enabling municipalities to enforce building codes and tenant protections through accountability measures, enhancing oversight for large landlords.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · Tennessee · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 2031: Housing - As introduced, provides for the regulation of accessory dwelling units. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 66 and Title 68.

HB 2031 standardizes regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) - secondary housing units like backyard cottages - across Tennessee. It directly affects homeowners in single-family or duplex zones and local governments, by prohibiting municipalities from imposing stricter rules on ADUs than on primary homes (e.g., requiring smaller sizes, banning ADUs on eligible lots, or mandating excessive parking). Key provisions include setting a minimum 850-square-foot size for ADUs, banning restrictions on ADU leasing or occupancy, and requiring local governments to approve ADU permits within 60 days without discretionary review. The bill also mandates that ADU regulations align with those for primary homes, such as setbacks and height limits, while allowing local governments to adopt more permissive standards.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill removes local restrictions on ADUs, standardizes rules, and mandates minimum size to increase housing availability and affordability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Zoning

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signed · Tennessee · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1935: Homestead Exemptions - As enacted, adds a child who is 18 or older and has a developmental or intellectual disability to whom the homestead exemption extends upon the death of the head of the household. - Amends TCA Title 26; Title 30; Title 33 and Title 52.

SB 1935 extends Tennessee's homestead exemption - a property tax protection - to adult children (18+ years old) with developmental or intellectual disabilities when a head of household dies. Currently, the exemption covers surviving spouses and minor children; this bill adds eligible adult children who live in the home as their primary residence. The law uses existing definitions of "developmental disability" and "intellectual disability" from state code, and ensures that if property can't be protected as homestead, $35,000 in proceeds must be allocated to the adult child or spouse. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and directly affects families with disabled adult children facing potential loss of their home after a parent's death.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends property tax homestead exemption to adult disabled children, providing tax relief for qualifying families under existing fiscal framework.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends property tax homestead exemption to adult disabled children, preventing displacement and supporting housing stability for vulnerable residents through tax relief.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes Tags People with Disabilities

in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 6, 2026

HB 2041: Landlord and Tenant - As enacted, prohibits certain persons from publishing, transmitting, or broadcasting any video of the service of civil process related to an eviction proceeding without the express written permission of the individual being served with civil process; specifies that an individual who is a victim of the publication, transmission, or broadcast of such a video without the individual's permission has a private right of action against the person violating the prohibition. - Amends TCA Title 13; Title 29 and Title 66.

HB 2041 prohibits landlords, property managers, or others serving eviction notices from sharing videos of the eviction process (like handing out papers) without the tenant's written permission. It directly affects tenants whose privacy is violated and landlords or their agents who might share such videos. The law creates a private right to sue, allowing victims to seek at least $25,000 per violation, plus actual damages, attorney fees, and other relief. This applies to real-time or near real-time video sharing, excluding law enforcement officers acting in their official duties.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant privacy during evictions by prohibiting unauthorized video sharing, creating private right to sue for violations, directly strengthening tenant protections per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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failed · Tennessee · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 1940: Landlord and Tenant - As introduced, states that unlawful detainer actions are confidential and shielded from public inspection if the action was filed on or after July 1, 2026, the case was dismissed by the court or a party, an appeal is not pending in the case, and three years have passed since the date the action was filed or the parties have agreed in writing to shield the records from public disclosure. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 29, Chapter 18 and Title 66.

HB 1940 makes records of certain eviction court cases confidential after specific conditions are met. It applies to unlawful detainer actions (landlord-tenant eviction cases) filed on or after July 1, 2026, that were dismissed, have no pending appeals, and either have passed three years since filing or have written agreement from all parties to shield records. The bill requires courts to keep these records private, removing them from public inspection under Tennessee law. This change affects landlords and tenants in dismissed eviction cases by limiting public access to their court records after the specified time or agreement. The bill does not alter eviction procedures or outcomes, only the accessibility of dismissed case records.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingShields dismissed eviction records from public view, preventing tenant discrimination based on past cases and strengthening tenant privacy protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · Tennessee · House May 5, 2026

HB 1671: Local Government, General - As enacted, prohibits local governmental entities from relocating homeless individuals unless the relocation meets certain criteria; authorizes the receiving jurisdiction to seek damages and injunctive relief for violations. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 71, Chapter 5.

HB 1671 prohibits Tennessee local governments from moving homeless individuals to another jurisdiction without the receiving area's written consent (§7-51-2801) and bans using public funds for such relocations without verified housing/services in the new area (§7-51-2802). The bill authorizes Tennessee's attorney general to seek $10,000 civil penalties per violation and lets affected jurisdictions sue for damages or court orders to stop violations (§7-51-2803). It directly affects cities and counties managing homeless services and homeless individuals relocated between areas. The law amends specific Tennessee Code sections related to local government operations and homeless services.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits relocating homeless without housing/services, requiring coordinated relocations and penalties for violations, directly addressing homelessness.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SB 1798: Taxes, Ad Valorem - As introduced, changes the reimbursement amount for property tax relief for disabled veteran homeowners; increases the reimbursement amount from payment on the first $175,000 of the full market value of the home to payment on the first $200,000 of the full market value. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 5, Part 7.

SB 1798 increases property tax relief for disabled veteran homeowners in Tennessee by raising the reimbursement threshold from $175,000 to $200,000 of a home's full market value. This change directly affects eligible disabled veterans who qualify for property tax relief under Tennessee law. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated § 67-5-704(a) to adjust the covered value amount for reimbursement calculations. The updated reimbursement rate takes effect for tax years beginning July 1, 2026. The change expands the property value covered for tax relief without altering eligibility requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases property tax relief for disabled veterans by raising reimbursement threshold from $175k to $200k, providing greater tax relief for eligible homeowners.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases property tax relief for disabled veterans, reducing housing costs for a specific group by expanding reimbursement threshold from $175k to $200k of home value.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIncreases property tax relief threshold for disabled veterans from $175k to $200k, expanding financial benefits under Tennessee law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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signed · Tennessee · Senate Apr 6, 2026

SB 1993: Landlord and Tenant - As enacted, prohibits certain persons from publishing, transmitting, or broadcasting any video of the service of civil process related to an eviction proceeding without the express written permission of the individual being served with civil process; specifies that an individual who is a victim of the publication, transmission, or broadcast of such a video without the individual's permission has a private right of action against the person violating the prohibition. - Amends TCA Title 13; Title 29 and Title 66.

SB 1993 prohibits landlords, property managers, or others serving eviction paperwork from sharing real-time videos of the eviction process without the tenant's written permission. It directly affects property owners and their agents who might film or broadcast eviction notices, while excluding law enforcement officers acting in their official duties. The law creates a private right to sue for violations, with a minimum $25,000 penalty per intentional breach, plus actual damages and legal fees. This protects tenants from unauthorized public exposure during eviction proceedings, focusing on consent and financial recourse.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits unauthorized sharing of eviction videos, protects tenant privacy, and creates private right to sue with $25k penalty. Directly strengthens tenant protections in housing context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

signed · Tennessee · House May 18, 2026

HB 1875: Real Property - As enacted, prohibits a unit owners' association or homeowners' association from prohibiting a lot owner from installing an electric vehicle charging station for the lot owner's personal use on property owned by the lot owners; makes other changes related to electric vehicle charging stations. - Amends TCA Title 48 and Title 66.

HB 1875 prevents homeowners' associations (HOAs) and condominium associations from banning lot or unit owners from installing personal electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on their own property, including designated parking spots. The bill allows associations to set reasonable limits on station size, placement, and installation method but prohibits them from blocking installations in owners' designated parking areas. Homeowners installing EV chargers must cover liability costs and maintain insurance, with associations required to be named as insureds. This directly affects homeowners seeking EV infrastructure and HOAs managing community rules, effective July 2026.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRemoves barriers to EV charging infrastructure, promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence through expanded access to clean energy infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects property rights by allowing lot owners to install personal EV charging stations without HOA prohibition, directly supporting property rights within housing context.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits HOAs from banning EV charging stations, enabling home EV infrastructure and promoting sustainable transportation adoption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

in committee · Tennessee · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 775: Taxes, Ad Valorem - As introduced, requires 10 percent of the excess proceeds from a delinquent property tax sale to be used for tax relief for homeowners who are elderly low-income, disabled, or a disabled veteran or widow of a disabled veteran. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 5.

SB 775 requires that 10% of excess proceeds from delinquent property tax sales in Tennessee be allocated to provide tax relief for specific homeowners. It directly affects elderly low-income residents, disabled individuals, disabled veterans, and widows of disabled veterans. The bill amends tax code provisions to mandate this funding shift, directing the 10% toward a new relief program under Chapter 5 of Title 67. This policy change takes effect July 1, 2025, creating a dedicated funding source for targeted property tax assistance.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects 10% of delinquent property tax sale proceeds to fund tax relief for elderly low-income/disabled veterans, advancing fiscal support for vulnerable populations via dedicated budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRedirects 10% of tax sale proceeds to fund property tax relief for vulnerable homeowners (elderly low-income, disabled, veterans), preventing displacement and supporting housing affordability.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly allocates 10% of property tax sale proceeds for tax relief for disabled veterans and widows of disabled veterans, directly funding veteran benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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