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Dean Harris of the housing authority said the RHA plans to convert its federal portfolio through a RAD conversion, which the authority expects would generate an additional 175 vouchers (Faircloth vouchers were mentioned) and approximately $3 million in federal funding to support repairs and redevelopment. Harris said the authority is studying a possible redevelopment on Shirley Avenue to replace multiple three‑family buildings with a five‑story building of about 26 units and is conducting a master plan for a larger 39‑acre site around Coolidge/Constitution.

Harris told the trust the RHA’s federal portfolio includes 194 units across sites including Harris Street, Rose, Pomona, Hutchinson and parts of Coolidge and Upper Cushman. He said the authority will engage the public and city officials as planning advances.

City staff also described a developer’s expressed interest in a small, irregular parcel tucked beneath a highway that abuts the Chelsea Housing Authority property. Staff said the site presents zoning, utilities and other constraints but could be suitable for a 100% affordable development if those issues are resolved. Staff emphasized that, to meet goals in Revere’s Housing Production Plan and Chapter 40B obligations, the city needs more approved affordable units: staff said the city’s subsidized housing inventory has hovered around 7% of housing stock and that the plan set targets such as roughly 129 affordable units approved within a year and larger goals within two years.

Staff said the developer had not yet asked the trust for funding but that the parcel and potential project are on the trust’s radar. Trust members asked clarifying questions about whether recently permitted neighborhood projects had been counted toward the Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI); staff said some units will be added to the SHI but that timing relative to the housing production plan’s one‑year target may affect counting and they would follow up with more exact permitting dates and SHI entries.

No funding decisions were made; the presentation was informational and staff said they will return with public‑engagement plans and updates on developer requests and RHA repositioning work.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Affordable Housing Trust Fund Meeting 9/10/25","oneSentenceSummary","Revere Housing Authority briefed the trust on a three‑phase repositioning including a RAD conversion, additional vouchers and redevelopments; city staff reported a developer is seeking to pursue a 100% affordable project on a challenging parcel near the Chelsea boundary and reminded members of Housing Production Plan goals tied to Chapter 40B.","taxTitle","Revere City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",5660,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5985617,"Trust discusses outreach to connect buyers with 1+ mortgage and MassHousing resources",123,2152000,2275000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5772228-3ec7a74ba086fa03b68780da19ece0db&start=2152&end=2275","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5772228-3ec7a74ba086fa03b68780da19ece0db/thumbnail_2152000.jpg","/articles/5985617/Revere-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Trust-discusses-outreach-to-connect-buyers-with-1-mortgage-and-MassHousing-resources","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985617-f189346d6a1c3be06b82fb441d166e5b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773709359&Signature=hoLbvywRE14uV8CfWu0nwt32uFDGpAS5tRmTOn6Fcx21gCZhs0DAnX6kJGLNo3witnuKsVUEVWUiEua-T1chHLDeUW~Ls0OQj1v3fLKw~jreSay5g8qwdkyD3vCLwSvJh47RvD8ZEnCspkbqsZxRdVkMqesi~YrwErtWYffzaIDr19YDLRP0t3hF8dD3k3AWlKFh4CY5AyeOTQmG2fk6Rdlyr55VOrgACdhRjtR28wEIKTmCRXiMhpeTag76UzJ9Wdww84Aq9u-cjoyeKkX78PLNacdUtJhg6BSdpmHSDpc5lVLtdHTGOULSvtdU~nPDWUhxpXFZBuusdNMDTdd9bQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Revere Affordable Housing Trust discussed ongoing efforts to help first‑time homebuyers leverage state and nonprofit mortgage products and down‑payment assistance. Trust members outlined outreach and referral strategies and described opportunities to stack trust funds with existing programs.

Trust member Deb Frank described the 1+ mortgage product: it allows buyers to put a minimum 3% down, and participating lenders agree to price the loan roughly 30 basis points below the conforming rate published by Freddie Mac. Frank explained the product can cover single‑family homes through three‑family properties and that subsidies are available for buyers at or below 80% of median income.

Staff said the trust’s $10,000 down‑payment assistance (where available) can be stacked with state programs such as the 1+ mortgage or MassHousing subsidies. The presenter said staff will create a landing page listing approved lenders and program resources, and will refer callers to existing lender lists such as those used by Boston and other localities. Staff also said they are exploring formal partnerships with lenders to streamline referrals and improve borrower navigation of multiple programs.

Staff invited trust members to an upcoming regional affordable‑housing trust meeting for networking and to learn practices other trusts use to coordinate outreach and lender lists. No funding changes or approvals were made at this meeting; the discussion focused on outreach and potential administrative partnerships.","Trust members discussed strategies to help first‑time homebuyers access programs such as the 1+ mortgage and MassHousing down‑payment assistance; staff proposed a resource landing page and potential partnerships with approved lenders.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5985621,"Trust proposes $150,000 open call for housing projects prioritizing 80% AMI and local preference",170,1542000,1712000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5772228-3ec7a74ba086fa03b68780da19ece0db&start=1542&end=1712","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5772228-3ec7a74ba086fa03b68780da19ece0db/thumbnail_1542000.jpg","/articles/5985621/Revere-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Trust-proposes-150000-open-call-for-housing-projects-prioritizing-80-AMI-and-local-preference","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985621-ff1d1c11db45291f6061ddf4db40c466/orig.mp4?Expires=1773709359&Signature=et~8Vv3sgcp2iulbEGihNsy4mXALCB8a3KLRLeh88hEYfR~FFmqKsG1DuPDotMHn~FzNL8ik6YZyulG2yhSFHd6VHRNPn12RQtbHU6Pp8PSiX9CkTE~E8fJKBHOfFay3zhh90w00YckfGU5zQVpnst5~wrmIcoGQb-2j7Pbx68CmrK12Wr7HWfOaTNCvj79fdzEovUwwQ~loc-SkAHxzdPe8RA3sulEklZ9UrM5sLsxjkoz2o1c8GrUFOcXIKZBTheKHscF~aDofGYAs9uKcgQXPkRMAqzpwSqSSXYeZ3j5PVX8rjfooZ38tUHvNeQpb-Zq4hM0c~hnCzN-WSdLmxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Revere Affordable Housing Trust put forward a draft open call for housing proposals and said it would make $150,000 available in the first funding round. Staff said the call would require applicants to create or preserve housing units affordable at 80% of area median income or lower and that the trust would apply scoring weight to proposals that prioritize existing Revere residents, leverage other funding sources and serve households at or below 60% of AMI.

“All proposals have to create and maintain housing units affordable to those at 80% AMI or less,” a staff presenter said while displaying the draft call. The presenter described flexibility in awards: the trust could fund multiple projects until funds are exhausted or concentrate the full $150,000 on a single project if members agree.

Staff discussed evaluation priorities: preferential consideration to projects that maximize local preference slots (to benefit current Revere residents where state law permits), projects that can leverage additional public or private funding to multiply impact, and projects that target deeper affordability (<=60% AMI). The presenter said the call would have a submission deadline (staff suggested roughly two months) and a public presentation and deliberation schedule: applicants would present at a trust meeting after submission and the trust would deliberate and vote at a subsequent meeting.

The presenter said the call would replace ad hoc requests the trust has received and create a transparent process for evaluating proposals. Staff asked for member feedback and said they would return with a formal application and timeline for approval at the next meeting.

No funding commitments were made at this meeting; the call remains a draft and staff will present a formal application and timeline for a vote.","The Trust described a first funding round of $150,000 for an open call to create or preserve housing at or below 80% AMI, with priority for projects that maximize local preference, leverage other funding sources, or serve households at or below 60% AMI.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5985626,"Trust outlines $10,000 forgivable ADU loan to encourage affordable accessory units",192,908000,1100000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5772228-3ec7a74ba086fa03b68780da19ece0db&start=908&end=1100","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5772228-3ec7a74ba086fa03b68780da19ece0db/thumbnail_908000.jpg","/articles/5985626/Revere-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Trust-outlines-10000-forgivable-ADU-loan-to-encourage-affordable-accessory-units","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985626-d210f050cba21aafd5606178b5d2b07d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773709359&Signature=d-RFwVs-YjGeKcWtyhC3XwcUkalqWxQ~6uBtdiFWSQWc0X4tCpp-vxlgHUZICCSXKpDZAdsfKWznXJjaApnzm9u63KQ4LLl4vWxvZXRfEKmZ3PiKu~YN~2XNfecCiOF39YeyTFUZcwu8qPNpTbPh~Rh7ZHBak5o~FCqOiBlaesXO9yXWGiGuH~IJPKcNS4Ci8~tRHu3thdCqsx5TL4GpxJWNGAN6Pn0C7t3P2EK8bffATw3Tt-XiH5azazeAi3QMMiMEUDz8BGzGogjumZB5GhpMx22AWDBcZV5IocoPh1OqRd9X9ZKRMhl0YCvQjQtkF2JWBeqg-i1tyduGxAQ-6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Revere Affordable Housing Trust staff presented terms and conditions for a proposed forgivable loan to help homeowners create accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and rent them at an affordable rate for at least five years. Staff recommended waiting to vote on the program until the trust has the senior repairs application live, but requested feedback on the program design.

The staff presentation said the loan would be capped at $10,000 per ADU project, with funding for up to five projects. Forgiveness would occur over five years at 20% per year so long as the unit remains in compliance with the affordability guidelines, and the homeowner maintains owner occupancy throughout the five‑year term.

“It would be a maximum loan of $10,000 per ADU project, and we'll fund up to 5, of these projects,” the presenter said. Staff said borrowers must comply with building and zoning codes, hold necessary permits, and be current on taxes and assessments. Rent would be certified annually by the city as not exceeding the affordable rent limit tied to HUD formulas; staff said that for the current year that certification translates to a ballpark of about $2,000 a month, but emphasized the city will calculate and notify owners of the precise allowable rent each year.

Staff described typical local ADU configurations as internal units — basements, in‑law apartments or small additions — rather than detached backyard units. The program would require owner‑occupancy during the loan term; the presenter noted state law passed last year does not require owner‑occupancy to build an ADU, but the trust’s loan program would impose owner‑occupancy as a condition of the subsidy.

Staff proposed that if an owner sells the property, stops residing there, or rents above the allowable rate, the unforgiven portion of the loan becomes immediately repayable. The presenter said staff’s preference is to get the senior repairs program live first, then return at the next meeting to request formal approval for the ADU loan and to prepare an online application.

No final vote was taken on the ADU loan at this meeting.","Trust staff described terms for a proposed accessory dwelling unit (ADU) loan: $10,000 maximum per project, up to five projects, five‑year forgiveness at 20% per year if the unit remains rented at an affordable rate and the owner continues to occupy the property.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5985632,"Revere trust readies $50,000 senior home‑repair program; online application nearly live",652,107000,759000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5772228-3ec7a74ba086fa03b68780da19ece0db&start=107&end=759","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5772228-3ec7a74ba086fa03b68780da19ece0db/thumbnail_107000.jpg","/articles/5985632/Revere-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Revere-trust-readies-50000-senior-homerepair-program-online-application-nearly-live","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985632-ca68c417cbb60b07b2b2dfc3ccb30120/orig.mp4?Expires=1773709359&Signature=HsplFLhI8UeP99Aogr78tyJtPIROVIfJ9AD9swkprZU9ym56luXM4ydaUHM5BIz-RIKHsXhcu4JKxdpBjV3pahjIPjRZK6moIf1z1yD~OI6T4dknL8XnNYOVOlbXPcmO61el0aZdFoS3BVclzufVEKEBVN6idy3oLklz-gZziVdera7knDYct0jhfno~gpnmQ9Bb~jV7gqlNQ~cFsrtnbfzHv9xZ8TIBuBKzZvHfCb~nBiHt0KpFL2qQxXyNuytYgd~yTgWjDl0kfkz5~~ZaB3yxeS4RbRoRqJHqn0LT7jS~Jhn9KDH2gZSMVljnyupVf-opYRUuuYIm5MrGBH6S8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Revere Affordable Housing Trust presented the near‑final online application for a $50,000 senior citizen home‑repairs program and said applications will be accepted on a rolling, first‑come, first‑served basis until funds are exhausted. The city staff member presenting the application said most awards will top out at $5,000 per project.

The application matters because it defines who can get repairs that help older homeowners remain in their residences. Trust staff said the program targets owner‑occupied households age 60 and older with incomes at or below 80% of area median income, using HUD income limits for the Boston‑Cambridge‑Quincy metropolitan area.

City staff walked the trust through the online form and supporting documents required to apply. The presenter said applicants must submit proof of age and residency, documentation of household income (including income of all household members), a contractor’s estimate or quote, homeowners insurance and photos of the repair area. Asset‑verification questions and signed attestations about bankruptcies or outstanding judgments are part of the form. The presenter acknowledged a remaining technical issue: the employment fields now appear as mandatory and staff are adding a preliminary “employment/retired/not working” selector so retired applicants can skip employer‑specific fields.

“We will go to the assessor’s office … and make sure that everything matches up in the lines between who’s submitting the application and who the owner of the property is,” the presenter told the trust, describing internal checks. The presenter also said the city will respond within one business day to confirm receipt of applications and that processing time will vary with application complexity.

Trust members asked about help for applicants who are not tech‑savvy; the presenter said senior center staff will be trained to assist in person and can upload materials for applicants. The presenter said an email contact will be required with each application for processing and follow‑up; the senior center can provide an email alias if a claimant does not have one. The presenter also said the program will be promoted through the senior center, community liaisons, 311, the local newspaper and Revere TV.

Regarding timing and funding, the presenter said there is no hard application deadline: “The funds will be spent until they’ve been exhausted. So I think it’s 50,000 in total, and then a maximum of 5,000 per project,” and that awards will be processed in timestamp order. The presenter asked the trust for final feedback and said the IT glitch was expected to be resolved in a matter of days.

Less urgent details: the trust’s treasurer reported the trust account balance earlier in the meeting as $913,996.44. Trust members indicated they prefer to get the senior repairs application online and running before launching a separate ADU loan program to avoid concurrent large application rounds.

The trust did not vote to approve new funding at this meeting; staff presented the application for feedback and said they will return with the application live once the technical issue is fixed.","The Revere Affordable Housing Trust reviewed the nearly completed online application for a $50,000 senior home‑repairs program that will accept rolling applications until funds run out; staff described eligibility, required documentation and in‑person help at the senior center.","actionData","errors"]

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