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Request for a public hearing

Hold hearing on property tax relief for long-term residents

Last activity February 22, 2026 (7 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    February 9, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

A City Council hearing is planned to discuss property tax relief options for Boston homeowners who have lived in their homes for 20 years or more, including senior residents and essential municipal employees. The hearing will involve the Assessing Department and the Administration and Finance Cabinet to review exemptions and relief programs. Date and attendees to be determined.

Affects long-term residents and essential municipal employees

Filed by Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Ruthzee Louijeune, John FitzGerald, Miniard Culpepper, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Liz Breadon, Brian Worrell, and Ed Flynn

Now with the Committee on Ways and Means

About Budget & Finance and Housing & Development

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Official title

Order for a hearing to discuss property tax relief for long-term residents and essential municipal employees.

Timeline

  1. February 11, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council