Last updated: 11/14/22

Community Preservation

We use funds to support historic preservation, affordable housing, open space, and recreation.

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NEW FY2023-FY2027 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN

The Community Preservation Committee has approved the New Community Preservation Plan. This plan will help guide the City of Boston's allocation of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. You can also learn more about the committee's new goals and evaluation criteria. The plan also highlights the program's first four funding rounds FY2018-FY2021.

FY2023-FY2027 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN

COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ELIGIBILITY Determination FORM

This CPA project eligibility form is the required first step to applying for Community Preservation Funds for historic preservation, affordable housing, open space, and outdoor recreation capital projects. The eligibility form is not a final application.

Please note: Candidates deemed eligible by the Community Preservation Office will be invited to submit an application for their proposed projects.

Interested in applying? Submit our rolling eligibility form as soon as possible to start a conversation.

2024 Eligibility Determination Form

We encourage you to review and complete the Eligibility Determination Packet first as a guide and worksheet to prepare your responses.

Hard COPY eLIGIBILITY DETERMINATION packet

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Thadine brown
617-635-0545
thadine.brown@boston.gov