Worcester Community Preservation Act

The Worcester Community Preservation Program, established through the Community Preservation Act adopted in 2022, funds locally-proposed projects related to community housing, recreation, open space, and historic resources. The program is financed by a 1.5 percent property tax surcharge combined with a state match, with the city expecting to raise over $4 million annually. A nine-member Community Preservation Committee, composed of Worcester residents, oversees the application process and makes...