New city law
Codify Boston Homes Lottery Program by District
Last activity June 26, 2026 (3 months ago)
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Introduced
June 5, 2026
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In committee
The committee decides whether to send it to the full council for a vote.
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Council vote
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Mayor's desk
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In effect
The ordinance codifies the Boston Homes Lottery Program by City Council District, to be administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing. District-based lotteries aim to promote income-restricted homeownership. Eligible applicants include first-time buyers earning up to 80%–100% of Area Median Income; residents in a district receive priority. The ordinance takes effect immediately upon passage.
Affects income-restricted residents and first-time homebuyers
Filed by Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Julia Mejia, Ruthzee Louijeune, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Brian Worrell, and Miniard Culpepper
Now with the Committee on Government Operations
About Housing & Development
Compare with the government's own wording
Official title
Ordinance to Codify the Boston Homes Lottery Program by City Council District.
Timeline
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June 10, 2026
Tabled.
City Council
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June 24, 2026
Referred to
City Council
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.