City Council, March 5, 2026
Decided: FY27 Operating Budget Pre-Hearing Discussion
What happened
On March 5, 2026, Boston acted on FY27 Operating Budget Pre-Hearing Discussion.
The Boston City Council Ways and Means Committee held a pre-budget hearing on FY27 operating budget priorities, focusing on housing and immigration services.
- Jurisdiction
- Boston, MA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 5, 2026
- Decisions
- 1 zoning decision
- Outcome
- Decided
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FY27 Operating Budget Pre-Hearing Discussion
Committee held informational hearing on housing and immigration budget priorities ahead of April budget release. No votes taken; hearing focused on department presentations and council questions about funding levels and federal funding risks.
Key Decisions (1)
FY27 Operating Budget Pre-Hearing Discussion
Development Activity (3)
2729 Hancock Street Affordable Homeownership
Residential
FY26 Affordable Housing Awards
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99 Bedford Street Downtown Conversion
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Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
Approximately 30,000 approved housing units are stalled due to high…
Housing Demand
City completed 6,200 income-restricted units and permitted 11,800 total units…
Commercial Demand
Weakening revenue from inclusionary development program and linkage program due…
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