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SB2131

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 66 and Title 68, relative to accessory dwelling units.

Introduced·1/23/26
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Tennessee SB2131 regulates accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by setting minimum size, parking, and setback requirements, and streamlining permit.

Tennessee SB2131 amends state law to establish regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). It mandates a minimum size of 850 square feet for ADUs and prohibits local governments from imposing more restrictive rules than those for single-family homes. The bill also limits parking requirements to one space per ADU and setbacks to five feet, excluding environmental features. It streamlines the permit process for ADUs, requiring local governments to approve or deny applications within 60 days.

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State and Local Government Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Mar 10

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State & Local Government Committee

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

Feb 2

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration