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SB 782

Real Property - As enacted, extends from January 28, 2025, to April 15, 2025, the date by which an assessor must have determined that property was destroyed or damaged by a qualified disaster in order for the owner to be eligible for a direct payment from the comptroller of the treasury. - Amends TCA Title 67.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Bobby Harshbarger

Tennessee extends property disaster damage assessment deadline from January 28 to April 15, 2025, allowing more owners to claim state comptroller payments for disaster losses.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 498
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Bill Summary · SB 782

Legislative bill overview

SB 782 extends the deadline for property assessors to determine disaster damage eligibility from January 28, 2025, to April 15, 2025. This allows property owners more time to receive direct payments from the state comptroller for homes or buildings destroyed or damaged by a qualified disaster. The bill amends Tennessee's property tax code to provide this temporary relief extension.

Why is this important

Property owners affected by recent disasters need timely financial assistance for recovery and reconstruction. The extended deadline gives assessors additional time to process damage claims and allows more eligible owners to receive state compensation they might otherwise miss due to administrative delays. This directly impacts disaster relief effectiveness and economic recovery in affected communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition ambiguity: The bill doesn't clarify what constitutes a "qualified disaster," potentially creating disputes over which events and properties are eligible
  • Unfair advantage: Extending the deadline may benefit some property owners while disadvantaging those who already completed assessments and received payments under the original timeline
  • Administrative burden: The compressed timeline between the extension (April 15) and the apparent legislative passage (May 27) raises questions about whether assessors can realistically complete additional determinations

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

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