Recently active Boston legislation

Items referred to, pending in, or held by a committee.

2026-0809 · Council directive · Fenway-Kenmore and Jamaica Plain · Introduced April 13, 2026

Remove Residential Parking Minimums to Expand Housing

Boston proposes a Text Amendment to remove off-street parking minimums for new residential development.

Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated June 4, 2026
2026-0594 · Council directive · East Boston and Roxbury · Introduced March 11, 2026

Proposed Boston Investment Zones to protect housing and prevent displacement

This Council order would amend the Boston Zoning Code to create Special Protection Zones (SPZs) and a District Improvement Financing (DIF) program.

Being reviewed In committee, step 2 of 4 updated March 19, 2026