Priorities of US Mayors
The current pandemic has raised important questions regarding transportation, pedestrian safety and the changing nature of work in Boston.
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COVID-19 IMPACT ON BOSTON’S BUDGET
Boston’s FY21 recommended budget is before the City Council. Now is the time to explore the spending and revenue expectations
for FY21 during this unprecedented and continually evolving public health and economic crisis.
Boston’s Tax Rates Set for FY20
Strong growth in existing property value and even greater growth from new building construction and property tax status changes, have combined to increase Boston’s total taxable value by 7% in FY20.
Boston’s Boom Spikes Property Values
Boston’s assessed property value hit a high of $164B, growing by $72.3B, or 78.4% since FY13. Part I of this five-part series provides an overview of trends in Boston over the last six years. How has economic growth and renewed interest in city living impacted Boston’s assessed property values?