City Council - 2026-04-15
Votes on Zoning Text Amendment to Eliminate Residential Parking Minimums Citywide
What happened
This Boston City Council meeting contained little traditional zoning business but two significant land-use policy items. The Council passed a home rule petition (Docket 0163) for a real estate transfer fee of up to 2% on property sales above $2 million, with proceeds directed to…
- Jurisdiction
- Boston, MA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 15, 2026
- Decisions
- 12 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted
Meeting Summary
This Boston City Council meeting contained little traditional zoning business but two significant land-use policy items. The Council passed a home rule petition (Docket 0163) for a real estate transfer fee of up to 2% on property sales above $2 million, with proceeds directed to…
Key Decisions (12)
Home Rule Petition for Real Estate Transfer Fee and Senior Property Tax Relief
Bike Share Revolving Fund Ordinance for FY27
MSBA Statement of Interest for Mel King South End Academy
Zoning Text Amendment to Eliminate Residential Parking Minimums Citywide
Development Activity (1)
Mel King South End Academy Therapeutic School
Other
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
Boston faces a housing emergency with over 50% of renters…
Sentiment
Council leadership notes housing production is at historic lows and…
Infrastructure
FY27 capital budget of $4.4 billion covers 329 projects; $1.4…
Who Spoke (19)
On the record: the chair, 10 councilmembers, and 3 members of the public.
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