Boston’s property tax system disproportionately burdens Black homeowners Sen. Nick Collins Most people assume their property tax bill reflects what their home is actually worth. However, in Boston, that is not always the case. The city decides how much to raise in property taxes each year, but it is not always transparent about the process. … Read more
Nick Collins, “Seaport Growth Requires Climate Action,” Boston Guardian, April 17, 2026. Few neighborhoods in Boston have changed as quickly as the Seaport. What was once wide open is now one of the city’s most sought-after places to live and visit, a transformation I’ve seen firsthand over more than a decade representing this neighborhood. With … Read more
This article originally appeared in the Dorchester Reporter By Senator Nick Collins For several weeks, my office has heard from residents across Boston seeking relief from the Mayor’s proposed property tax increases. Much of this outreach has followed the Mayor’s aggressive public relations campaign, in which she has blamed the Senate for her decision to … Read more
This article first ran in The Boston Guardian. By Senator Nick Collins With the new year underway and property taxes rising in Boston, the City’s valuation practices are once again under scrutiny. Commercial property owners recently filed a class action lawsuit against Boston’s Assessing Department, alleging retaliation against property owners who sought overvaluation abatements. Residential … Read more
Earlier this year, when a study produced by Tufts University’s Center for State Policy Analysis suggested Boston reevaluate how it finances government services, city officials pushed back, initially dismissing concerns and defending exponential spending increases. That defensiveness, though, quickly shifted to panicked claims of a dire economic scenario and prompted Mayor Michelle Wu to seek legislative approval to raise taxes … Read more