Hearings and Public Comment

A proposed amendment to the City of Boston’s Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) is posted for a 30-day public comment period.  The CPP details how the City provides residents, community organizations, policymakers, and other interested parties the opportunity to learn about and participate in the planning, allocation and evaluation of the grant funds received annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for housing and community development programs.
 

This amendment proposes four changes to the current CPP: 

1. adds a reference to the HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program;
2. removes reference to the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule terminated by HUD;
3. restores CPP flexibilities granted under the CARES Act; and
4. updates website links and adds a table summarizing the CPP statutory requirements. 

Read the Proposed Amendment

Comments are welcome and accepted through May 4, and can be sent by email mohcomments@boston.gov, by calling 617-635-0363 (you may leave a voicemail), or by sending mail to:

COMMENTS OPEN ON ONE 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 $27.5 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 one year period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The Plan covers four HUD programs:       

1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
2. HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME)
3. Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG)
4. 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.

PRESENTATION from HEARING #1 (March 13) and HEARING #2 (March 25)

A draft spending Plan will be posted on or about April 17.  Hearings #3 and #4 are to receive comments on the draft.

HEARING #3 (Virtual - Zoom)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Join the Zoom meeting  

Meeting ID: 860 8734 7323 or dial: 1-646-558-8656

HEARING #4 (In Person)   

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

2 Center Plaza is located across Cambridge Street from the Government Center MBTA Station and City Hall Plaza