Statewide ballot measure · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Question 7: Single Family Homes

This proposed law would allow single-family homes to be built in a residentially zoned area as long as the land on which it is to be constructed is at least 5,000 square feet, has at least 50 feet of land bordering the street, road, or public way that it faces, and has access to public sewer and water services.

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What a vote means

A yes vote: Official statement: A YES VOTE would allow single-family homes to be built on lots of 5,000 square feet or more in residential areas, subject to reasonable local regulation of certain aspects of those homes.
A no vote: Official statement: A NO VOTE would make no change to the law relative to building single-family homes.

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Measure summary

2026 State Election Ballot Questions (question text, summary and YES/NO statements) (City of Boston Election Department, Public record)

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