Housing and Community Development on June 12, 2026

The Boston City Council Committee on Housing and Community Development held a virtual hearing on June 12, 2026, to discuss and seek approval for the acceptance and expenditure of multiple federal grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for fiscal year 2027. The grants discussed include the Continuum of Care program, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), totaling over $79 million. The funds are intended to support affordable housing development, homelessness prevention, economic development, and social services. Council members inquired about ongoing lawsuits related to grant conditions and the targeting of funds for domestic violence survivors. Presenters clarified that current grants are renewals unaffected by litigation and highlighted the importance of these funds for vulnerable populations. No public testimony was given, and the committee expressed strong support for continuing these grant-funded programs.