Department of Planning & Community Development

***The Senior Home Repair application period is now closed to new submissions due to the amount of qualified applicants exceeding the amount of grant funding available. ***

The City of Revere’s Senior Citizen Home Repairs Program offered a limited number of grants of up to $5,000 to assist eligible senior homeowners with necessary home repairs and accessibility improvements. This program was funded by an allocation from the City of Revere’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund, as well as via a donation from former Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Robert DeLeo.

 A total of $50,000 will be awarded, available on a first-come, first-served basis, to the first completed and approved applications that have submitted all required documentation including:

•  Valid form of ID (Driver’s license, Mass ID, Passport)
• Proof of Age (Driver’s license, Mass ID, etc.)
• Proof of Revere Residency (Mass ID, Driver’s License with Revere address, Recent Utility Bill)
• Proof of Homeownership (Mortgage Statement, Deed, Property Tax Bill)
• Proof of Income for ALL household members over 18 (Two most recent years federal tax returns, two most recent W-2’s from all employers, Social Security statement, three most recent pay stubs from employer
• Proof of home owner’s insurance
• Contractor quote or estimate for the repair
• Photos of the area needing repair (if applicable)

 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
• Replace doorknobs with lever-style door handles
• Replace toilet with comfort-height toilet
• Other accessibility upgrades to showers/ toilets
• Critical roof repairs
• Installation/repair of air conditioning or other HVAC
• Heating or plumbing system repairs
• Electrical upgrades for safety

 Applicants must submit income and residency information along with a quote/contractor’s estimate both describing the work and its cost. The estimate will be reviewed by the City of Revere for feasibility, alignment with program guidelines, and proper licensure of the contractor. Applicants will receive confirmation their application has been received within 1 business day of submission, but processing time may vary to completely process an application.

 Eligible applicants must be age 60 or greater; own and occupy their home in Revere; be year-round residents; and have income at or below 80% of area median income.

This program allows income-eligible current Revere residents purchasing their first home in Revere to receive $10,000 in downpayment assistance. The application is available online at: www.tinyurl.com/RevereFTHB.

• The income limit for the program is 100% of Area Median Income. Income limits are listed here – Revere’s income limits are based on Suffolk County.
• Applicants must already be pre-approved for a mortgage and have taken a first-time homebuyer course in order to receive the funds.
• Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For questions about the current status/availability of the program, please contact Joe Gravellese, Department of Planning and Community Development, at jgravellese@revere.org or 781-286-8181.

Revere offers a location adjacent to Boston and Logan airport, robust transportation options, a prosperous economic future to be delivered by the present development boom, and a close partnership with the City that offers various programs, subsidies, and services to help support and expand your business. For further details and advantages that Revere offers, please see the Starting a Business page.

Yes, the City offers several business assistance programs that may be applicable to your enterprise as you select a site or work to improve your existing location, including the Storefront Improvement Program and the Small Business Loan Program. For further information, please see our Starting a Business page on this website or contact John Festa at (781) 286-8194.

To find out about the stock of available commercial property or for assistance in selecting the right property, please contact Tom Skwierawski at 781-286-8181 ext. 20324

Yes, the City has finished it's Next Stop Revere: Master Plan project. For further information, please see the Next Stop Revere page.

Please see the dedicated page for Zoning and Permitting on Revere’s website.

Yes, the Mayor and City officials regularly participate in events important to its local businesses and residents as their schedule allows. For further information or requests, please contact the Mayor’s Office at (781) 286-8111.

The Department of Planning & Community Development is committed to doing everything it can to help you with your project or business. For further assistance, please contact John Festa at (781) 286-8181 ext. 20318.

Some improvements to residential and commercial space require additional permits, documentation, or notices. For example, any new construction project over 1,000 gross square feet of building area requires Site Plan Review approval, new planned uses deviant from the existing zoning of the property need a variance, additional space needs to be compliant with building codes, and certain signage and awning projects must be formally approved. For more information or guidance, please contact Frank Stringi at (781) 286-8181 ext. 20313.

The City offers a comprehensive guide and dedicated staff to help you start and operate your business in Revere. Find the How to Start a Business Guide here or contact John Festa at (781) 286-8194.

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