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SB 2696

Cheatham County - Subject to local approval, requires the existing impact fee of $7,500 in Cheatham County, known as the Cheatham County Development Tax, to be allocated as follows: $3,500 to the county Education Debt Service Fund; $3,500 to the county Education Debt Service Fund reserved for school building construction and renovation; and $500 to the Highway and Public Works Fund. - Amends Chapter 28 of the Private Acts of 1997.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Kerry Roberts

Tennessee redirects Cheatham County's $7,500 development fee: $7,000 to education debt service and building, $500 to roads and public works.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · SB 2696

Legislative bill overview

SB 2696 reallocates Cheatham County's existing $7,500 development impact fee by redirecting funds toward education infrastructure debt service and public works. The bill specifies that $7,000 of the fee goes to the county's Education Debt Service Fund (with $3,500 earmarked specifically for school building construction and renovation), while $500 goes to the Highway and Public Works Fund.

Why is this important

Development impact fees fund infrastructure improvements necessitated by new construction. This reallocation prioritizes school facility improvements and debt repayment in Cheatham County, which may indicate the county faces significant education infrastructure needs or existing debt obligations. The unanimous passage suggests broad local consensus on education funding priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Development cost burden: Directing more impact fee revenue to education debt service rather than general infrastructure could increase per-unit development costs, potentially affecting housing affordability or new business development in the county
  • Highway funding reduction: Decreasing highway/public works allocation from previous levels may inadequately address transportation infrastructure needs as the county grows
  • Debt versus growth: Using impact fees to service existing debt rather than fund new infrastructure could leave the county perpetually playing catch-up on facility needs as development continues

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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