Urban Center Housing TIF Zone

At a glance

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  • What: A state Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing zone covering parts of Assembly Square and East Somerville, letting projects negotiate partial future tax relief while keeping the 20% affordable housing requirement.
  • Where it stands: Approved with 10 in favor on September 10, 2026.

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