City Council Committee On Pilot Agreements, Institutional, and Intergovernmental Relations

This policy briefing is to brief Councilors on the background and current status of the City of Boston’s voluntary payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) program involving tax-exempt institutions.

NOTICE: The Boston City Council may have a quorum in attendance due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members. However, members attending this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

Public Testimony

This policy briefing will not include a formal public comment period, however, members of the public are cordially invited to attend. 

The Committee on PILOT Agreements, Institutional and Intergovernmental Relations reviews the City’s relationships and partnerships with institutions and government entities. The Committee evaluates the efficacy of and compliance with the payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) program and agreements entered into by the City of Boston, as well as institutional master plans submitted by tax-exempt academic, medical, and cultural institutions. The Committee concerns itself with the methodology of the program, involvement of residents in determining community benefits, and engagement of area universities and colleges and their plans relating to development, expansion, student activities, and other relevant topics.

Staff Contact: Meghan Kavanagh

Mail Address:  PILOT Policy Briefing: City Council, City Hall, 5^th Floor, Boston MA 02201

Committee Email:  ccc.pilot@boston.gov

Staff Email: meghan.kavanagh@boston.gov | Staff Telephone:  617-635-0742