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Peabody's subsidized housing inventory stands at 10.56% but is projected to fall to 10.3% by 2027 after losing 57 units, threatening the 10% threshold under Chapter 40B. At the June 11, 2026 City Council meeting the issue was referred to the Industrial and Community Development Committee for further analysis.
The city's subsidized housing inventory currently stands at 10.56 percent according to data presented at the June 11, 2026 City Council meeting.
Councilor Manning-Martin reported that the loss of 57 units would reduce the inventory to approximately 10.3 percent by 2027, placing the city at risk of falling below the 10 percent threshold established under Chapter 40B.
The council acknowledged that dropping below this threshold could affect local zoning control, prompting an immediate referral of the matter to the Industrial and Community Development Committee for further review.
Stacy Burnson was tasked with presenting updated data and information on pipeline projects to the committee to assess the trajectory of the inventory.
Stacy Burnson to present current data and pipeline projects to the Industrial and Community Development Committee.
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