HB1873

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 48 and Title 67, Chapter 5, relative to real property taxes.

Introduced·1/21/26

Tennessee HB1873 amends real property tax laws to restrict tax rate increases and require referendums for certain tax hikes.

Tennessee HB1873 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 48 and Title 67, Chapter 5, to modify real property tax regulations. It restricts local governments from increasing real property tax rates unless approved by a two-thirds vote in a referendum election. The bill also limits tax rate increases to inflation plus two percent unless approved by a referendum. Exceptions include taxes for bond payments, actions by the comptroller of the treasury, and utility rates. The changes apply to tax years beginning on or after July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

HOUSE CITIES & COUNTIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee

5 Yea

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2 Nay

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History

Apr 8

House

Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee

Apr 1

House

Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/8/2026

Apr 1

House

Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/8/2026