HB2340

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 6; Title 7 and Title 13, relative to municipal housing.

Introduced·2/2/26

Tennessee HB2340 encourages municipalities to assess housing needs and create a pattern book for medium-density housing.

Tennessee HB2340 encourages municipalities to conduct housing inventory studies and assess housing needs, including population trends, income distribution, and housing costs. The bill also encourages the creation of a pattern book for medium-density housing, including pre-approved designs and layouts to facilitate construction. This aims to increase housing choices and affordability without negatively impacting neighborhood character.

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Where it stands

Current
Cities & Counties Subcommittee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

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

5 Yea

RRRRR

2 Nay

DD

History

Mar 18

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Mar 18

House

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

Mar 17

House

Sponsor(s) withdrawn.