HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Housing

City of Boston / HUD, Mayor's Office of Housing

Available Home Repair

About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Housing in its Boston, MA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Boston receives approximately $17-27 million annually in HUD CDBG funds, allocated primarily to affordable housing, home repair assistance, and economic development for low-to-moderate income residents. CDBG funding underlies many Boston Home Center programs including LeadSafe, HomeWorks HELP, and senior repair programs. Residents don't apply directly to CDBG but benefit through these funded programs.

Not a direct application program, CDBG funds underlie Boston Home Center programs. $17.2M allocated to Boston by HUD. Benefits delivered via HomeWorks, LeadSafe, senior programs, etc.

The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.

Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Boston receives ~$17M+ annually from HUD's Community Development Block Grant
  • Funds flow through Boston Home Center programs, LeadSafe, HomeWorks, senior repairs
  • Primarily serves households at or below 80% AMI
  • Apply through specific Boston Home Center programs at boston.gov/housing
  • Contact Mayor's Office of Housing at 617-635-3880 for program guidance

How to Apply

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Program phone: 617-635-3880

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Deadline: PY2026-2027 (July 1, 2026, June 30, 2027), ~$27M available

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Frequently asked questions

What audience tags are recorded for HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Housing in Boston?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Housing in Boston, MA?

Confirm the application route directly with City of Boston / HUD, Mayor's Office of Housing; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 617-635-3880. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: PY2026-2027 (July 1, 2026, June 30, 2027), ~$27M available.

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