Y'all know why rent control is illegal in MA? Look at the money. #BostonHousing

In 1994, the Greater Boston Real Estate Board funded a ballot initiative to ban rent control. Renters had no equivalent war chest.

Council hearing flags federal funding risks and local trade-offs for Boston housing budget At a March 5 Ways and Means hearing, Boston housing officials told councilors that federal HUD uncertainty and the end of one-time pandemic funds will squeeze FY27 housing programs. Councilors pressed for options including a temporary rollback of inclusionary requirements and new local revenue tools to sustain production and homelessness services.

Boston's housing future hangs in the balance as federal funding risks threaten to stifle progress on affordable units and homelessness services.

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Boston council hearing spotlights plan to legalize triple deckers and expand ADUs as tools to add housing City planners and councilors debated rezoning to legalize 2–4‑unit triple deckers and allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by right; planning staff said current zoning mismatches block repairs and ADU construction, while councillors and advocates pressed for speed, equity safeguards and permitting/financing support. The dockets remain in committee.

Boston is considering bold reforms to legalize triple deckers and simplify the path for accessory dwelling units, aiming to tackle the housing crisis head-on.

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Boston councilors press Boston Housing Authority on repeated elevator outages, resident safety at Ruth Barclay At an Oct. 16 Boston City Council hearing, BHA Administrator Kenzie Bach detailed modernization contracts and operational changes after a HUD Inspector General report, while residents and disability advocates said outages, delayed repairs and rodents continue to threaten safety and access at Ruth Barclay Apartments.

Boston's Ruth Barclay public housing residents face ongoing elevator failures, raising urgent concerns over safety and accessibility for those with mobility needs.

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Leadership matters in a housing crisis.

📍 City Council At-Large Candidate Forum
🗓 Oct 9, 6-8PM
📍 Roxbury Community College

Hear candidates talk about affordability, zoning, transit growth + more.
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After a Six-Year Struggle, Tenants in Boston’s Mattapan Neighborhood Win Permanent Affordability When a new owner imposed sharp rent hikes in 2018, tenants organized and fought back. Now, more than 300 housing units will be affordable for the foreseeable future. Here’s how the tenants made it hap

Want to stop displacement?
Organize.
Fund housing trusts.
Back tenant leadership.

Boston’s Mattapan neighborhood just showed us how.

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Tonight at 6:30 PM!
Rachel Nicole Miselman dives into Boston homeownership 🏘️ and predatory lending on an @NCAPLonline webinar.
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Counselors discuss impact of Northeastern school growth on local housing Counselors review housing challenges posed by Northeastern's increasing student enrollment.

The Boston City Council is raising urgent questions about how Northeastern University's explosive enrollment growth is reshaping local housing and community stability.

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Community leaders discuss student housing impact on Boston's rental market Local representatives emphasize need for data-driven policies to address housing market challenges.

Boston's housing crisis deepens as skyrocketing rents push out working families, sparking urgent calls for data-driven solutions from community leaders.

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City leaders discuss data-driven housing policy for university student population growth Community leaders emphasize using data to inform housing policies for growing student populations.

Boston is tackling the urgent crisis of affordable housing and student population management, but are data-driven solutions enough to meet the growing demand?

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Northeastern's housing market impacts Mission Hill affordability crisis Mission Hill faces affordability crisis due to university-driven housing market dynamics.

Boston's housing crisis is hitting neighborhoods like Mission Hill hard, where students pay higher rents than Beacon Hill residents—it's time for a change!

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Boston City Council debates privacy concerns over public grant information disclosures Councilors discuss transparency vs privacy in public funding data during Boston meeting.

Boston City Council faces a pivotal moment as they grapple with transparency in housing assistance amidst a backdrop of corruption charges and ethical concerns.

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Co-Purchasing Housing Pilot Program Launched During her 2025 State of the City Address, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of the Co-Purchasing Housing Pilot Program, a new initiative aimed at increasing access to affordable homeownership op...

#BostonHousing:
Co-Purchasing Housing Pilot Program Launched

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Boston Councilors push to amend building codes to increase housing production Council members advocate for updated building codes to facilitate affordable housing development in Boston.

Boston City Councilors are pushing to amend outdated building codes to tackle the housing crisis and boost production in our dense neighborhoods.

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Community members urge Boston leaders to prioritize youth engagement in housing crisis solutions Residents stress need for better youth engagement and accountability in Boston's housing issues.

Boston residents are demanding a shift in housing discussions, urging leaders to prioritize youth voices and accountability over developer greed.

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A digital flyer from the Mayor’s Housing Innovation Lab invites homeowners to participate in a homesharing survey. The flyer asks, "Ever Thought About Renting Out a Room?" and explains that the initiative aims to explore affordable housing opportunities. A QR code labeled "Scan Me!" is centered on the flyer for easy access to the survey. The flyer encourages homeowners to share their thoughts and help shape the future of housing in Boston. The Mayor’s Housing Innovation Lab logo appears in the top right corner, and an illustration of a keyring with keys is placed above the main text. The design features a clean, navy and white color scheme.

Boston Homeowners – Your Input Matters!

The Housing Innovation Lab & Northeastern students are studying homesharing—where homeowners rent out a room.

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Boston City Council reviews $88M surplus and housing accelerator fund investment Boston's Council discusses fiscal year 2024 surplus and funding for housing initiatives.

Boston's City Council just revealed an impressive $88 million surplus, paving the way for vital investments in housing and essential services amidst looming financial uncertainties.

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Boston City Council debates two-year extension of urban renewal plans Council weighs urban renewal extension to address housing crisis and preserve affordability.

The Boston City Council is at a crossroads, debating a crucial two-year extension of urban renewal plans that could shape the future of affordable housing in the city.

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Local homeowners face rising property taxes amid new housing developments Homeowners face rising property taxes despite supporting critical housing development in their neighborhoods.

Boston homeowners are grappling with a painful paradox: supporting new housing developments leads to soaring property values and even higher taxes.

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One thing I’m not really seeing with a lot of the new 5-over-1 units in Boston is ground floor grocery stores. In lower Dorchester for example, you’d be car reliant for your grocery runs

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Boston Councilors Discuss Affordable Homeownership Amid Rising Rent Crisis Council discusses affordable homeownership strategies to combat rising rents and community displacement.

Boston officials are tackling the housing crisis head-on, aiming to boost affordable homeownership and curb the displacement of residents amid soaring rents.

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Boston advocates push for equitable housing policies to combat displacement and gentrification Community leaders advocate for equitable housing policies to prevent displacement and preserve Boston's cultural diversity.

Boston advocates are sounding the alarm on affordable housing, urging the City Council to prioritize equity and community voices to prevent displacement and preserve the city's rich cultural tapestry.

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Boston Councilors Push for Family-Sized Housing to Combat Wealth Gap and Displacement Community leaders emphasize need for family-style housing and fair housing protections to combat displacement.

Boston's City Council is tackling the urgent need for family-style housing and fair protections to bridge the wealth gap and prevent displacement in diverse neighborhoods.

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City zoning changes spark concerns over rising housing costs and displacement of residents Taller buildings in new zoning areas threaten current residents with displacement and rising housing costs.

Boston residents are raising alarms as proposed zoning changes could lead to rising housing costs and the displacement of long-time community members.

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