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Request for a public hearing

Hear Boston to Legalize Accessory Dwelling Units Citywide

Last activity February 26, 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

This matter would hold a City Council hearing to explore legalizing by-right Accessory Dwelling Units in every Boston neighborhood. The proposed hearing aims to gather input from the Planning Department, Mayor's Office of Housing, community advocates, and the public to discuss increasing housing options and aging-in-place opportunities.

Affects Boston residents

Filed by Brian Worrell, Benjamin Jacob Weber, Erin Murphy, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, John FitzGerald, Miniard Culpepper, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Liz Breadon, Sharon Durkan, Enrique Pepén, and Henry Santana

Now with the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation

About Housing & Development

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Official title

Order for a hearing regarding legalizing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in every neighborhood in the city of Boston.

Timeline

  1. February 25, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council