North Station

Formal position, not binding

Lower the IDP to 13% for five years

Last activity February 26, 2026 (7 months ago)

  1. Introduced

    February 23, 2026

  2. In committee

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

  3. Council vote

  4. Adopted

The City Council resolution proposes temporarily lowering the Inclusionary Development Policy IDP percentage to 13% for the next five years to stimulate housing development. The measure responds to high construction costs, interest rates, and slower housing production, aiming to increase overall affordable housing opportunities as the city weighs economic conditions.

Affects Boston residents

Filed by Ed Flynn

Now with the Committee on Housing and Community Development

About Housing & Development and Budget & Finance

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Official title

Resolution in support of a temporary rollback for the Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) and affordable housing requirement to 13%.

Timeline

  1. February 25, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council