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Hearings and Public Comment

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH) to provide an opportunity for public input on certain documents and plans.

Public Comment

The City of Boston wants to hear your thoughts about its new Consolidated Plan.  

Email comments to:  mohcomments@boston.gov or call 617-635-0363.

We welcome and encourage Boston residents and other interested parties to attend a hearing and to complete a survey.

For more information, go to the 2024 Consolidated Plan Page.

Hearings

5-Year Consolidated Plan for HUD Funds

The Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) is hosting hearings and taking comments from residents and other interested parties on a five-year plan for an estimated $143 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.   The Plan covers four federal programs:       

  • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),    
  • HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), 
  • Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG), and
  • 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 617-635-3880 at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing date. Every effort will be made to accommodate your request.

Hearings 1 and 2 to comment on the needs and priorities in Boston for the HUD funds.

Hearing #1 (Virtual - Zoom)  

Tuesday, March 19,  6:00 pm to 7:30 pm 

Join the meeting on Zoom

Or dial (646) 558-8656, meeting ID: 836 9869 1556

Hearing #2 (In Person)

Thursday, March 21, 6:00 pm to 7:30pm

Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Commonwealth Salon, 700 Boylston Street.

Hearing 3 focuses on comments on the 1-year and 5-year spending plans for the HUD funds.

Hearing #3 (in-person)  

Thursday, May 2, 6:00 pm to 7:30pm

Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Commonwealth Salon, 700 Boylston Street

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