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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.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Bo Watson

Tennessee expands disabled veteran property tax relief from $175,000 to $200,000 home value threshold, increasing state reimbursements for eligible homeowners.

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 1798

Legislative bill overview

SB 1798 increases the property tax relief cap for disabled veteran homeowners in Tennessee from $175,000 to $200,000 of home value. This means disabled veterans would receive tax reimbursements based on a higher assessed value threshold, effectively expanding the financial benefit of the existing relief program.

Why is this important

Disabled veterans represent a vulnerable population with service-related injuries or conditions that may limit employment and earning capacity. Expanding property tax relief directly reduces housing costs for this group, freeing resources for medical care, living expenses, and other needs. Housing affordability is a documented challenge for veterans nationwide, making this a tangible quality-of-life issue.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost to state budget: Expanding the relief cap increases foregone tax revenue; the fiscal impact depends on how many disabled veterans own homes valued between $175,000-$200,000 and whether the state fully reimburses municipalities for lost property tax revenue.
  • Inflation adjustment precedent: The bill raises a question about whether relief caps should be automatically indexed to inflation/cost of living, or if future expansions will require repeated legislative action as home values rise.
  • Definition and eligibility verification: Unclear from the bill summary whether "disabled veteran" is narrowly or broadly defined, and what verification mechanisms exist to prevent fraud or overly broad program participation.

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

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