HB0955

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 53; Title 9; Title 12; Title 13; Title 66 and Title 67, relative to housing.

Introduced·2/4/25

Establishes a process for challenging local rent agency determinations and creates an increased housing program.

The bill amends Tennessee Code to establish a process for challenging local rent agency determinations, including written notice and an opportunity for an administrative hearing. It also creates the increased housing program, administered by the Tennessee housing development agency (THDA), to assist developers and first-time homebuyers in creating more affordable housing. The program includes a revolving fund for grants and gap financing, with preference for applicants in disaster-affected communities. The bill takes effect upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
Cities & Counties Subcommittee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

HOUSE CITIES & COUNTIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Action Def. in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee to 3/18/2026

5 Yea

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2 Nay

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History

Mar 18

House

Action Def. in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee to January 2027 Calendar

Mar 11

House

Action Def. in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee to 3/18/2026

Mar 11

House

Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/18/2026