Housing

introduced · Tennessee · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 1297: Landlord and Tenant - As introduced, changes, from three days to three business days from the date written notice is received by a tenant, the date on which a landlord may terminate a rental agreement if the tenant or another person on the premises with the tenant's consent willfully or intentionally commits a violent act; behaves in a manner which constitutes or threatens to be a real and present danger to the health, safety, or welfare of the life or property of other tenants or persons on the premises; creates a hazardous or unsanitary condition on the property that affects the health, safety, or welfare or the life or property of other tenants or persons on the premises; or refuses to vacate the premises after entering the premises as an unauthorized subtenant or other unauthorized occupant. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 56; Title 62; Title 66; Title 67 and Title 68.

HB 1297 changes Tennessee's landlord-tenant law by extending the notice period for lease termination from **three calendar days to three business days** when a tenant or occupant commits certain violations. It applies to situations involving violent acts, immediate threats to health/safety, hazardous conditions, or unauthorized occupancy. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee law (including Title 66) to implement this change, giving landlords a more realistic timeframe to address violations without counting weekends or holidays. This directly affects landlords and tenants in Tennessee rental properties where lease violations occur.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill extends notice period from calendar to business days for lease termination due to safety violations, providing tenants more time to respond and aligning with tenant protection principles.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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failed · Tennessee · Senate Mar 11, 2025

SB 1013: Real Property - As introduced, makes void and unenforceable a restriction in a homeowners’ association declaration that would prohibit the operation of a family child care home at a property that is the site of a proposed family child care home, if the operator of the proposed family child care home has obtained a license from the department of human services and any necessary permits or licenses from the applicable local government for the operation of the family child care home. - Amends TCA Title 13 and Title 66.

SB 1013 prevents homeowners' associations (HOAs) in Tennessee from blocking licensed family child care operations on residential properties. It directly affects family child care providers who hold a Department of Human Services license and required local permits, and HOAs that previously enforced restrictive covenants. The bill makes any HOA rule prohibiting such homes unenforceable if the operator has the necessary licenses and permits. This policy change ensures licensed child care providers can operate in residential areas without HOA interference, amending Tennessee Code Sections 66-27-901 and 66-27-902.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents HOA restrictions on licensed family child care homes, enabling residential properties to accommodate affordable childcare services without undue barriers.92% confidence

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Mar 18, 2025

SB 967: Landlord and Tenant - As introduced, increases, from 30 to 45, the number of days a tenant or household member and a landlord have to agree upon a date to terminate a residential rental or lease agreement, provided the tenant supplies written notice and documentation to the landlord that the tenant is a domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking victim. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 13; Title 20; Title 21; Title 25; Title 26; Title 28; Title 29; Title 40; Title 62; Title 66; and Title 68.

SB 967 increases the time landlords and tenants have to agree on ending a rental lease from 30 to 45 days when a tenant or household member is a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. To qualify, tenants must provide the landlord with written notice and documentation of their victim status. This change applies to all residential rental agreements entered into, amended, or renewed after the law takes effect. It directly affects tenants who are victims of these crimes and their landlords in Tennessee by extending the negotiation period for lease termination.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases tenant protection for abuse victims by extending lease termination notice period from 30 to 45 days with required documentation, strengthening tenant safety rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 6, 2026

HB 469: Landlord and Tenant - As enacted, generally restricts a landlord from prohibiting a residential tenant from lawfully possessing, carrying, transporting, or storing a firearm, any part of a firearm, or firearm ammunition in the tenant's residential property; a vehicle located in a parking area provided for tenants or tenants' guests; or other locations controlled by the landlord necessary to enter or exit any such location in leases entered into, amended, extended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 66.

HB 469 prohibits landlords in Tennessee from banning tenants from lawfully possessing, carrying, or storing firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition in their rented homes, apartments, businesses, or vehicles parked on landlord-provided property. It directly affects all residential and commercial tenants and landlords statewide, requiring existing leases with firearm restrictions to be amended by July 1, 2026. The bill creates a legal remedy allowing tenants to sue landlords for damages, punitive penalties, and attorney fees if their lease violates this rule. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025, with a one-year grace period for adjusting current leases.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant rights by prohibiting landlord firearm restrictions and creating legal remedies, directly addressing tenant protections under housing policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · Tennessee · House May 27, 2026

HB 753: Taxes, Real Property - As enacted, establishes the process for property tax assessment and valuation of multi-unit rental housing that receives a federal, state, or local incentive based on low-income renter restrictions. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 13; Title 48; Title 49; Title 67 and Title 68.

HB 753 establishes new rules for taxing multi-unit rental properties (4+ units) that receive federal, state, or local incentives tied to low-income renter restrictions. It requires property assessors to value these properties using specific methods, including adjusting market value based on rent ratios and excluding tax credits, while applying a capitalization rate 50-150 basis points above standard rates. Owners must notify assessors about restrictions by December 31 each year, or face tax penalties. The law takes effect for tax year 2026 and applies to properties developed on or after that date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ensures proper tax assessment for low-income housing properties by excluding tax credits and applying higher cap rates, increasing revenue collection and promoting fiscal responsibility for state budget.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes tax assessment rules for low-income rental properties, maintaining affordability through adjusted valuations and exclusion of tax credits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Property Taxes Renters

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Mar 12, 2025

SB 958: Public Funds and Financing - As introduced, creates in the department of human services a community grant advisory board for the purpose of administering the community-based organizations grant program to financially support eligible nonprofit organizations that serve communities in the areas of education, public health, housing, social issues, and economic and workforce development. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 9; Title 67 and Title 71.

SB 958 creates a Community Grant Advisory Board within Tennessee’s Department of Human Services to administer grants for eligible nonprofit organizations. The bill establishes a special fund to provide financial support ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per grant to 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving communities in education, public health, housing, social services, or economic development. Applicants must demonstrate need, outline project plans with measurable outcomes, and prioritize community-driven solutions. The program requires annual reporting by the board and grant recipients, with an initial $1 million appropriation planned for fiscal year 2025-2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates special fund allocating state budget resources ($10k-$100k grants) to nonprofit programs in education, health, housing, and economic development, directly funding public services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates dedicated grants ($10k-$100k) for nonprofits addressing housing needs through a new advisory board program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 1217: Correction, Dept. of - As introduced, adds the availability of services relating to housing as an issue that must be addressed in the orientation that the department is required to conduct before an inmate is released from confinement. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

SB 1217 amends Tennessee law to require the Department of Correction to address housing services during pre-release orientation for inmates. It updates existing provisions by replacing "education, employment" with "education, housing, employment" in the required orientation content. This change directly affects inmates transitioning from confinement and the Department of Correction, mandating they receive support related to housing stability. The bill focuses on concrete policy adjustments to improve post-release planning, without altering other aspects of the correctional process.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds housing services to pre-release orientation, addressing a key reentry need to reduce recidivism and support rehabilitation programs.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates housing services in inmate pre-release orientation, directly supporting housing stability for transitioning individuals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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failed · Tennessee · House Mar 12, 2025

HB 1345: Landlord and Tenant - As introduced, reduces the time period, after which a landlord may terminate a rental agreement, from 14 days to seven days following notice to the tenant of a material breach of the rental agreement for the nonpayment of rent, the cost of repairs, damages, or another amount due the landlord under the rental agreement, or for an act of violence or other behavior that poses a real and present danger on the premises. - Amends TCA Title 66.

HB 1345 shortens the notice period landlords must give tenants before terminating a rental agreement for specific violations. It reduces the required notice from 14 days to 7 days for nonpayment of rent, costs for repairs or damages, or acts of violence posing a real danger to safety. Tenants facing these issues would have less time to resolve the problem before potential eviction. The bill applies to residential rental agreements entered into, amended, or renewed on or after July 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingReduces tenant notice period from 14 to 7 days for lease termination, weakening tenant protections by limiting time to resolve violations before eviction.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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signed · Tennessee · House May 8, 2025

HB 863: Planning, Public - As enacted, revises the present law provision requiring all multi-family facilities, buildings, and structures constructed under a voluntary attainable housing incentive program to be deed-restricted to ensure that the attainable housing continues for at least 30 years, instead of in perpetuity. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 10; Title 13 and Title 67.

HB 863 requires Tennessee municipalities and counties to post new ordinances and resolutions on a website within one month of adoption. Local governments may choose to post on their own website or the secretary of state's website. The law, effective May 2, 2025, applies to all new ordinances and resolutions adopted after that date.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingShortens deed-restriction period from perpetuity to 30 years, weakening long-term affordability protections for attainable housing.90% confidence

in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 444: Housing - As enacted, deletes the definition of "blighted area" and defines "blighted property" for purposes of condemnation by housing authorities; clarifies that housing authorities may acquire real property without using eminent domain; authorizes housing authorities to pay more than fair market value for properties that are not blighted but that are in a blighted area; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 20; Title 13, Chapter 21 and Title 29, Chapter 17.

HB 444 (Tennessee Property Rights Protection Act) redefines "blighted property" to require housing authorities to prove individual properties - not entire neighborhoods - meet specific safety code violations before using eminent domain. It deletes the broad "blighted areas" definition, preventing non-blighted properties from being targeted for condemnation, and mandates housing authorities give owners time to fix violations before acquisition. The bill also allows housing authorities to pay above fair market value for non-blighted properties in redevelopment zones through negotiated sales, without eminent domain. These changes aim to limit eminent domain use to truly blighted properties while preserving housing authority powers for redevelopment.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRestricts housing authorities' eminent domain use by requiring individual property violations, preventing neighborhood-wide condemnation, and limiting development projects that rely on condemnation.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Tenant Rights

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