Hearings and Public Comment

1-Year Spending Plan for Housing and Community Development Funds

The Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) is hosting hearings and taking comments from residents and other interested parties on a one-year plan for an estimated $27 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds may be invested in housing, homeless assistance and community development programs that serve low to moderate income residents over a 1-year period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The Plan covers four HUD programs:       

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) & Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)

Registration is NOT required to participate.  Interpretation for the hearings is offered in Spanish, Mandarin and Cantonese. To arrange for interpretation in other languages, including ASL, email mohcomments@boston.gov or call 617-635-0363 at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing date. Every effort will be made to accommodate your request.

Hearings 1 and 2  were held on March 4 and 5, 2026. View the presentation used at the hearings.

Hearings 3 and 4 to comment on a proposed spending plan for the HUD funds.

Hearing #3 (In Person)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Location:  26 Court Street (First Floor Winter Chambers) Boston 

Hearing #4 (Virtual - Zoom)  

Thursday, April 30, 2026, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Video Call Link

Meeting ID: 860 0128 7835 Passcode: 369579  or dial: 646-558-8656

See the draft plan here

The draft of the Program Year 26 Action Plan to use $27 million in HUD funds to address housing and community development needs in Boston over the upcoming year that starts on July 1 is posted for a 30-day comment period. 

Comments are welcome and encouraged through May 14, 2026.  

Current and past plans are posted here:  https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/grants-management#plans-and-reports

View the draft plan here