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Revere launches limited senior home repair program with $50,000 fund
Summary
City officials said a new senior home repair program opens Oct. 16 offering homeowners age 60+ up to $5,000 per household from a $50,000 allocation; applicants must be income-eligible, proof homeowners and provide contractor quotes.
City of Revere officials said on Oct. 14 that a new senior home repair program will launch Oct. 16 to help older homeowners pay for repairs that enable aging in place.
Lauren Buck, director of public health and chief of health and human services, described the program as a partnership among the mayor’s office, the elder affairs department and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Buck said the city has allocated $50,000 in the initial round; each eligible homeowner may receive up to $5,000 depending on scope and need.
The program is limited by funding and is first-come, first-serve in this initial round. Buck said applicants must be at least 60 years old (the program’s definition of “senior”), own their home, meet a federal income threshold the city will use to determine eligibility, and have a contractor identified for the proposed repairs. The application requires proof of age, proof of homeownership, contractor documentation and income verification; those documents must be uploaded with the application.
To reduce digital barriers, the senior center will offer in-person appointments with digital navigators on a biweekly Tuesday/Thursday schedule so older residents can get help filling the online application and uploading documents. Buck gave the senior center contact number as (781) 286-8156 and reiterated that residents can also call Revere 311 to be connected. The Affordable Housing Trust Fund will review applications, contact applicants if more information is needed, and arrange payment to the homeowner for the contractor work once approved.
Buck warned that demand may exceed the initial funding; the city said it will reopen applications if additional funding becomes available. Examples of eligible repairs discussed at the meeting included grab bars, stair handrails, higher toilet seats, small roof or HVAC repairs and other accessibility or safety modifications.
Ending: City officials asked commission members to direct eligible residents or referrals to the senior center or 311 for assistance with the application process.
