Ways & Means FY27 Budget: Mayor's Office of Housing on April 27,2026 at 2:00pm

The Boston City Council's Ways & Means Committee held a public hearing on April 27, 2026, to review the FY27 operating budget for the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH). The hearing included detailed presentations by MOH officials on accomplishments in FY26 and budget priorities for FY27, highlighting a recommended operating budget of $49.2 million. Key procurement-related discussions focused on funding allocations for housing development, homelessness and supportive housing, homebuyer assistance, and housing stability programs. The budget reflects a $5 million reduction from FY26, with notable cuts including $1 million from the Affordable Commercial Assistance Fund and $430,000 from Grow Boston grants supporting urban agriculture. The hearing also addressed capital improvement projects such as elevator upgrades and redevelopment at Boston Housing Authority (BHA) sites, with BHA representatives discussing ongoing infrastructure investments. Council members raised concerns about reductions in eviction prevention programs, the impact of federal funding uncertainties, and the need for continued support of affordable housing initiatives including project-based vouchers and community land trusts. Public testimony emphasized the importance of Grow Boston and urban agriculture funding for community health and food security. The meeting concluded with commitments to follow up on individual housing assistance cases and ongoing collaboration between the council, MOH, and BHA to address housing challenges in Boston.