City Council, March 5, 2026
Votes on FY27 Operating Budget Pre-Hearing Discussion
What happened
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
- Voted
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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.
Meeting Summary
The Boston City Council Ways and Means Committee held a pre-budget hearing on FY27 operating budget priorities, focusing on housing and immigration services.
Key Decisions (1)
FY27 Operating Budget Pre-Hearing Discussion
Development Activity (3)
2729 Hancock Street Affordable Homeownership
Residential
FY26 Affordable Housing Awards
Residential
99 Bedford Street Downtown Conversion
Residential
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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