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.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Richard Briggs
RRepublican
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