Senior Citizen Home Repairs Program

How it works

The City of Revere’s Senior Citizen Home Repairs Program offered a limited number of grants to help eligible senior homeowners pay for necessary home repairs and accessibility improvements. The page says the program is now closed to new submissions because the number of qualified applicants exceeded the amount of grant funding available.

What the money covers

Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to:

• Installation of grab bars or handrails
• Installation of stair lifts or ramps
• Walk-in shower conversions
• Replacing doorknobs with lever-style door handles
• Replacing a toilet with a comfort-height toilet
• Other accessibility upgrades to showers and toilets
• Critical roof repairs
• Installation or repair of air conditioning or other HVAC
• Heating or plumbing system repairs
• Electrical upgrades for safety

Amounts and matching

The program offered grants of up to $5,000 per eligible senior homeowner. The page says a total of $50,000 would be awarded, on a first-come, first-served basis, to the first completed and approved applications that submitted all required documentation.

How to apply

Applicants had to submit income and residency information along with a contractor quote or estimate describing the work and its cost. The estimate would be reviewed by the City of Revere for feasibility, alignment with program guidelines, and proper licensure of the contractor. The page also lists required documentation, including ID, proof of age, proof of Revere residency, proof of homeownership, proof of income for all household members over 18, proof of homeowner’s insurance, contractor quote or estimate, and photos of the repair area if applicable.

Timing and deadlines

The application period is currently closed to new submissions because qualified applicants exceeded available funding. The page says applicants would receive confirmation that their application had been received within 1 business day, but processing time could vary.