Request for a public hearing
Hold hearing on HUD immigration rules for subsidized housing
Last activity May 7, 2026 (5 months ago)
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Introduced
May 4, 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
The City Council referred an order for a hearing to examine potential effects of HUD immigration-related eligibility changes on subsidized housing in Boston. The hearing will consider impacts on Section 8 participants and mixed-status households, and assess the City’s options to protect housing stability. The matter originated May 4–6, 2026 and was referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development.
Affects Section 8 participants, mixed-status households, and residents of subsidized housing
Filed by Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Liz Breadon, Brian Worrell, Julia Mejia, and Miniard Culpepper
Now with the Committee on Housing and Community Development
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Official title
Order for a hearing to examine the impact of proposed federal HUD immigration-related eligibility requirements on subsidized housing in Boston.
Timeline
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May 6, 2026
Referred to
City Council
On motion of Councilor Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Worrell as original co-sponsors. Referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development.