City Council, November 18, 2025
Votes on Triple Decker and ADU Legalization Hearing
What happened
The Boston City Council Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation held a hearing on November 18, 2025, regarding two dockets to legalize triple deckers (2-4 unit housing) and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) citywide.
- Jurisdiction
- Boston, MA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- November 18, 2025
- Decisions
- 1 zoning decision
- Outcome
- Voted
Free sample: decision 1 of 1
Triple Decker and ADU Legalization Hearing
Committee held informational hearing on Docket 1632 (legalizing triple deckers/2-4 unit housing) and Docket 1718 (legalizing ADUs citywide). Sponsored by Councilors Henry Santana, Sharon Durkin, and Enrique Pepin.
Meeting Summary
The Boston City Council Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation held a hearing on November 18, 2025, regarding two dockets to legalize triple deckers (2-4 unit housing) and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) citywide.
Key Decisions (1)
Triple Decker and ADU Legalization Hearing
Development Activity (3)
1201 River Street Senior Housing
Residential
1471 Washington Street Senior Housing
Residential
Somerville Triple Decker (Modular)
Residential
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
99% of residential buildings in Boston cannot be rebuilt under…
Housing Demand
Polling shows 80% of Boston residents support ADU zoning as…
Housing Demand
Boston has one of the tightest rental markets in the…
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