Somerville, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. VI (2026) § 7-140
Fee
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The fee for an application for reasonable accommodation shall be established by the office of strategic planning and community development.
Under Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. VI § 7-140, the cost of filing a reasonable accommodation application is not set by the ordinance itself but is instead determined by the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development. This means the applicable fee can be updated or adjusted by that office without a change to the ordinance text. The provision establishes which body has authority over fee-setting, rather than specifying a fixed dollar amount.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. VI § 7-140 should be aware that the fee associated with a reasonable accommodation application is set administratively by the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, not by a fixed statutory figure. Compliant operators typically verify the current fee directly with that office before submitting or processing any application. Keeping records of the fee paid at the time of application is a common practice for documentation purposes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Somerville Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. VI § 7-140, tenants seeking a reasonable accommodation have the right to know the current application fee, which is established by the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development. Tenants can contact that office directly to confirm the fee amount currently in effect before submitting an application. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Somerville's housing rules may also be able to help clarify what fees apply and what the application process generally involves.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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