Somerville, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. VI (2026) § 7-135

(a) In order to make housing available to an individual with a disability, any eligible person as defined in section 7-133 may request a reasonable accommodation in land use, zoning and building regulations, policies, practices and procedures.

(b) Requests for reasonable accommodation shall be in writing and provide the following information:

(1)

Name, address and telephone number of the individual(s) requesting reasonable accommodation;

(2) Name and address of the property owner (s);

(3) Address of the property for which accommodation is requested;

(4) The current actual use of the property;

(5) The basis for the claim that the individual is considered disabled under the Acts;

(6) Description of the requested accommodation and the regulation(s), policy or procedure for which accommodation is sought;

(7) Reason that the requested accommodation may be necessary for the individual(s) with the disability to use and enjoy the dwelling;

(8) Copies of memoranda, correspondence, pictures, plans or background information reasonably necessary to reach a decision regarding the need for the accommodation; and

(9) Other supportive information deemed necessary by the office of strategic planning and community development to facilitate proper consideration of the request, consistent with fair housing laws.

(c) A request for reasonable accommodation in regulations, policies, practices and procedures may be filed at any time that the accommodation may be necessary to ensure equal access to housing. A reasonable accommodation does not affect an individual’s obligations to comply with other applicable regulations not at issue in the requested accommodation.

(d) If an individual needs assistance in making the request for reasonable accommodation, the office of strategic planning and community development will provide assistance to ensure that the process is accessible.

( Ord. No. 2011-09 , 10-13-2011 )