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id: a6583d3c07
section: housing
first_reported: 2026-11-09 04:25 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 16:37 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Wu proposes changes to affordable housing rules for developers

Mayor Michelle Wu proposed temporarily raising the minimum building size for affordable-housing requirements from seven units to 10, and allowing payments over seven years.

Section: [Housing & Homelessness](/boston/section/housing.md) · Entities: [Michelle Wu](/boston/wiki/michelle-wu.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC10 Boston](https://www.nbcboston.com/boston-business-journal/boston-affordable-housing-rules-developers/4046430/), 2026-11-09 04:25 EST: Boston proposes easing affordable housing rules for developers
- [Dorchester Reporter](https://www.dotnews.com/2026/11/09/wu-eyes-more-changes-to-inclusionary-rules-in-bid-to-jump-start-building-surge/), 2026-11-09 15:00 EST: Wu eyes more changes to ‘inclusionary’ rules in bid to jump-start building surge
- [Universal Hub](https://www.universalhub.com/2026/wu-proposes-easing-some-affordable-housing-requirements-bid-get-more), 2026-11-09 16:37 EST: Wu proposes easing some affordable-housing requirements in bid to get more housing built

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