Housing and Community Development on October 30, 2025

Boston City Council Committee on Housing and Community Development · October 30, 2025

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Liz Braden introduces herself as the chair of the Boston City Council Committee on Housing and Community Development and outlines the hearing's logistics.

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The Boston City Council Committee on Housing and Community Development held an oversight hearing on Oct. 30, 2025, about ongoing enforcement challenges with the citys short-term rental ordinance. Councilors pressed Inspectional Services (ISD) and Boston Police on gaps including limited fines, platform workarounds (29-night minimums, hospital stay exemptions), staffing and technology limits, and the lack of hearing officers. Residents gave specific examples of allegedly illegal listings and neighborhood disruption; platforms and hosts defended lawful hosting. Panelists agreed to pursue a working session and additional policy/operational options.

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