BILL

BL2026-1520

Passed

This ordinance updates the zoning code definition of 'boarding house' by removing language that tied the term to residents needing personal services, supervision, or rehabilitative care. That old language created an enforcement loophole, letting some operators claim their properties weren't boarding houses simply by saying they didn't provide services. The updated definition covers any residential facility or dwelling unit that temporarily houses people in separate rooming units, regardless of whether services are offered.

Introduced Aug 10, 2026 · Passed Oct 20, 2026 · View on Legistar

Sponsors

Emily Benedict

Primary Sponsor · District 7

Co-Sponsors (1)

Burkley Allen

Vote History

No individual votes recorded for this legislation.

Timeline

Aug 18, 2026 · Item 48

passed on first reading

Oct 6, 2026 · Item 10

passed on second reading

Voice Vote

Watch public hearing (1 min)

Oct 20, 2026 · Item 59

passed on third reading

Passed

As filed on Legistar

An ordinance amending Chapter 17.04 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to revise the definition for “Boarding house” within the Zoning Code.

Data sourced from Nashville Metro Council Legistar. Last updated: October 22, 2026

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