Mayor’s 2026 Revere Senior Citizen Home Repairs Program application opens Tues., Sept. 15, 2026

Program helps eligible seniors make accessibility improvements in their homes

The application for the City of Revere’s 2026 Senior Citizen Home Repairs Program will be live on the City of Revere’s website, revere.org, starting Tuesday, September 15, at 8:15 a.m. Applications can also be printed and submitted in person at the Department of Planning and Community Development (Mezzanine Level, Revere City Hall). Print versions of the application will be available at the office as well. A read-only version of the application will be posted this week on revere.org, but will not be submittable until September 8.

“Last year, this program was able to help 13 Revere seniors make critical upgrades to their homes to allow them to age in place,” said Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. “This year, we’re expanding the program to support more seniors and continue to make these key investments. We appreciate the support and partnership of the Revere City Council and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board in making this happen.”

Through this program, the City of Revere is offering a limited number of grants of up to $6,000 to assist eligible senior homeowners with necessary home repairs and accessibility improvements. This program is being funded and administered by the City of Revere’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. A total of $85,000 will be awarded, available on a first-come, first-served basis, to the first completed and approved applications that have submitted all required documentation.

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
• Replacement of doorknobs with lever-style door handles
• Replacement of 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 one business day of submission, but processing time to completely process an application may vary.

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 the area median income.

An information session about the program will be held at the Revere Senior Center on Wednesday, September 2, at 2:00 p.m. Staff will be on hand to discuss the program and answer questions about the application process. With questions about the program, you may contact Joe Gravellese of the Department of Planning and Community Development at 781-286-8181 or jg*********@****re.org.