Boston Council Approves FY27 Budget, $384.7M Capital Plan, and $52M Homeless Services Grant
The Boston City Council approved the city's FY27 budget and a $384.7 million capital improvement plan on June 24, 2026, along with several major grant acceptances totaling more than $78 million for housing and homeless services.
Budget and Capital Plan
The council approved the FY27 city budget after receiving a modified appropriations order and taking no override action. No vote tally was recorded for the budget itself in the minutes.
Councilors then approved three related appropriations by 11-1 votes:
- $384.7 million capital improvement appropriation
- $13.855 million Boston Public Schools capital appropriation
- $28.5 million equipment lease/purchase agreements
Housing and Homeless Services Grants
The council accepted a $52 million federal Continuum of Care grant for homeless services, approved 11-0. The council also increased senior exemption income and asset limits, approved 12-0.
Public Safety Grants
The council unanimously accepted a $1.2 million MOTT FIFA Grant for the Police Department, designated for FIFA-related public safety. The council also unanimously confirmed the renewal of Inspectional Services constables.
Committee Hearings (Agenda Only)
Two committee hearings were scheduled in the following days, though minutes have not yet been published:
- **June 25 — Planning, Development, and Transportation Committee:** A hearing on a request to accept and spend $30,000,000 in the Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) Fund. These funds support the production and preservation of affordable housing through developer contributions.
- **July 2 — Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee:** A hearing on a request to accept a $1,073,239.34 state grant from the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security. The funds are intended for the Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative, which focuses on combating gang violence through multi-disciplinary programs including gang prevention, law enforcement, and reintegration.
Because minutes for these two hearings have not yet been published, no decisions can be reported.
Coming Up
No upcoming public meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents are encouraged to check the City Council calendar for newly posted hearings.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Boston City Council approves FY27 budget, $384.7M capital plan, and over $78M in grants
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