The Wu Administration Announces Affordable Housing Funding For Rental Projects Citywide
Funding will support 892 rental homes across 13 developments in nine Boston neighborhoods
BOSTON – April 15, 2026 – The City of Boston today announced more than $52 million in new funding to support the creation and preservation of affordable rental housing across Boston. The awards, administered through the Mayor’s Office of Housing, the Community Preservation Fund, and the Neighborhood Housing Trust, will support 13 developments in nine neighborhoods, resulting in 892 income-restricted rental homes, including 75 homes that will be set aside for families and individuals exiting homelessness.
Projects funded are located in Roslindale, Jamaica Plain, East Boston, Roxbury, Downtown, the West End, Charlestown, Dorchester, and Mission Hill. Developments include housing for older adults, families, permanent supportive housing, preservation of public housing, and mixed-use projects that feature community and commercial amenities, and easy access to some of Boston’s most beautiful open spaces. These newly funded projects will also advance City priorities around transit-oriented development and adaptive reuse, provide new homes designed to be affordable to households earning low or moderate incomes, and create significant construction jobs for the local workforce.
“The City is using every possible tool to deliver stable, affordable housing for residents and families across our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “This funding will strengthen our communities, expand access to housing, and help ensure Boston remains a home for everyone. I’m grateful to the Neighborhood Housing Trust, the Community Preservation Committee and all of our partners as we work together to address the housing crisis and strengthen our communities.”
Read the full Press Release here.
Image: Photo courtesy of City of Boston, "Representatives for the projects awarded, Office of Housing, Neighborhood Housing Trust and Community Preservation Committee Staff"
West End
"151 Cambridge Street, will replace the existing West End Library with a new mixed-use development that combines a modern two-story public library with 119 affordable rental homes and commercial space. Developed by POAH and Caste Capital, the project will deliver housing for families and individuals earning low to moderate incomes. Located in a transit-rich, high-opportunity neighborhood, the development will expand access to affordable housing while creating a vibrant community resource in Beacon Hill and the surrounding West End."