TN HB0375

Counties, municipalities, and metropolitan governments must maintain documentation describing the justification and cost basis for any development-related fee exceeding $250

Documentation is required once per fee (for existing fees, new fees, or fee amount changes) and does not need to be produced each time a fee is assessed

Fee documentation must be kept on file, is a public record available for inspection under public records law, and is subject to annual audit by the comptroller of the treasury

"Development" is defined as construction, building, erection, or improvement to land or infrastructure contributing to new buildings or structures

Utility connection costs are exempt from these requirements and instead follow existing utility documentation rules under Title 65, Chapter 5, Part 4

Effective date: July 1, 2026