Council directive
Remove Residential Parking Minimums to Expand Housing
Last activity June 4, 2026 (4 months ago)
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Introduced
April 13, 2026
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In committee
The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.
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Council vote
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Adopted
Boston proposes a Text Amendment to remove off-street parking minimums for new residential development. The change aims to lower construction costs, improve development viability, and increase affordable housing options. The proposal references prior actions, urban housing needs, and related zoning reforms, with input from planning staff and city councilors; it remains under consideration by the Planning Department.
Affects renters, low_income_residents, and housing_developers
In Fenway-Kenmore , Jamaica Plain , East Boston , Dorchester and South End
Filed by Benjamin Jacob Weber, Enrique Pepén, Ruthzee Louijeune, Miniard Culpepper, Liz Breadon, Henry Santana, and Sharon Durkan
Now with the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation
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Official title
Order for a Text Amendment to the Boston Zoning Code with respect to parking minimums for residential development.
Timeline
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April 15, 2026
Referred to
City Council
On motion of Councilors Durkan and Santana, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Breadon as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation.