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Committee approves grants for East Tennessee homeowners damaged by Hurricane Helene
Summary
Committee approved House Bill 6007 to create a one-time grant program for properties damaged by Hurricane Helene, using a formula tied to property taxes (130% of taxes due); the program applies to identified owners regardless of insurance coverage and was approved 26-0.
The Finance, Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously Jan. 29, 2025, to advance House Bill 6007, a one‑time grant program for East Tennessee property owners whose homes or businesses were damaged by Hurricane Helene.
Sponsor Chairman Faison told the committee the program provides grants “equivalent to a 130% of the taxes that are due for the property” to help owners rebuild when their losses were not covered by insurance.…
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