Request for a public hearing
Explore Raising CPA Funds for Affordable Housing
Last activity August 27, 2026 (23 days ago)
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Introduced
August 24, 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
This matter asks the City Council to hold a hearing on increasing the percentage of Community Preservation Act funds devoted to affordable housing. It notes that the CPA is funded by a 1% surcharge on property taxes, with minimum spending rules and city planning goals. If more funds were directed to housing, Boston could boost per-unit subsidies and housing programs.
Affects Boston residents and affordable housing stakeholders
Filed by Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune, Ed Flynn, John FitzGerald, Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Liz Breadon, Miniard Culpepper, and Brian Worrell
Now with the Committee on Community Preservation Act
About Housing & Development and Budget & Finance
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Official title
Order for a hearing to explore raising the percentage of Community Preservation Act funds dedicated to affordable housing.
Timeline
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August 26, 2026
Referred to
City Council
Referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development. Councilor Pepén doubted the decision of the Chair, recommending this docket be placed in the Committee on Community Preservation Act. Recess. The Chair reconsidered her decision. Referred to the Committee on Community Preservation Act.