BOSTON —

On Wednesday, the Boston City Council approved a new property tax rate on homeowners in 2026, which would raise rates on average by 13% on single-family homes.

The increase comes out to about $780 per year, and will take effect in January 2026.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has been pushing for legislation on Beacon Hill that would shift more of the burden to commercial properties in Boston, but lawmakers have failed to take action.

NewsCenter 5 reached out to the mayor's office for comment, but has not yet heard back.

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