BL2026-1382
Bill
Nashville's Planning Department would be authorized to run a permanent eviction right to counsel program, providing free full legal representation, outreach, education, and mediation services to renters earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level who are facing eviction. The department would contract with qualified nonprofits to deliver these services in languages commonly spoken by eligible residents, and those organizations would have to report their progress with each invoice and annually.
Sponsors
Timeline
Passed on first reading
May 19, 2026 · Metro Council
Passed on second reading
Jun 2, 2026 · Metro Council · Consent agenda
Passed on third reading
Jun 16, 2026 · Metro Council · Roll call vote
As filed on Legistar
An ordinance to amend Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to create a new chapter establishing an eviction right to counsel program to be administered by the Housing Division of the Department of Planning.
Data sourced from Nashville Metro Council Legistar. Last updated: June 17, 2026