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SB 948

Housing - As enacted, requires certain property, projects, and joint ventures to meet certain requirements if a legislative body of a county or municipality adopts by resolution or ordinance an affordable housing program. - Amends TCA Title 47 and Title 67.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee law now requires properties and projects in counties/cities with formal affordable housing programs to meet state-mandated compliance standards affecting property and tax obligations.

Pub. Ch. 382
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Bill Summary · SB 948

Legislative bill overview

SB 948 establishes mandatory requirements for properties, projects, and joint ventures in Tennessee counties and municipalities that have adopted affordable housing programs. The bill amends state property law (Title 47) and tax law (Title 67) to enforce compliance standards when local governments formally establish such programs through resolution or ordinance.

Why is this important

This legislation creates statewide consistency in how affordable housing initiatives are structured and regulated across Tennessee's varied municipalities. It directly affects developers, property owners, and local governments attempting to address housing affordability, potentially influencing housing availability and costs in communities with formal affordable housing programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden: The bill imposes requirements on private property and joint ventures, raising concerns about whether mandates on private entities are appropriately balanced with public housing goals
  • Local autonomy vs. state oversight: The amendment to both property and tax law suggests state-level requirements that may limit how municipalities customize their affordable housing approaches
  • Undefined specifics: The bill description doesn't detail what "certain requirements" entail, making it unclear whether affected parties face affordable unit quotas, price controls, extended affordability periods, or other obligations

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

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