Boston property taxes on single-family homes will surge 13%

• That means the tax burden shifts from businesses to homeowners.

By the numbers: Average single-family homes will see a $780 annual increase, according to Wu.

• The city is still determining how much multifamily home taxes will rise.
• Commercial properties will see a 4.4% decrease, saving typical office buildings $210,000.

State of play: Wu's compromise tax reform bill — her answer to the household crunch — remains blocked in the state Senate after passing City Council and the House three times since last year.

What's next: The decline in federal aid, plus the city's revenue situation, means City Hall is cutting costs, implementing a hiring freeze and requesting department budgets 2% below current levels.