Rebuilding Together Boston, Free Home Repairs
Rebuilding Together Boston (Nonprofit)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Rebuilding Together Boston, Free Home Repairs in its Boston, MA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Rebuilding Together Boston provides free essential home repairs to low-income Boston homeowners, with priority given to veterans, older adults, people with disabilities, and families. Services include roofing, electrical, plumbing, flooring, accessibility modifications, weatherization, safety upgrades (smoke/CO detectors, grab bars), painting, and landscaping. Work is completed by volunteer teams and licensed contractors at no cost.
No cost to eligible homeowners. Scope determined by RTB assessment. Low-income Boston homeowners only; documentation of income, taxes, and ownership required.
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Boston, MA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Boston HomeWorks Green Loan Program Up to $70,000
- Boston HomeWorks Home Equity Loan Program (HomeWorks HELP) Up to $50,000 (3-4 family)
- Boston Senior Home Repair Loan 0% deferred loan; amount based on necessary work
- Boston Seniors Save Program Up to $12,000 grant
Key Details
- Free home repairs for low-income Boston homeowners, no cost
- Covers roofing, electrical, plumbing, accessibility mods, weatherization, safety upgrades
- Priority for veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, and families
- Must provide proof of income, ownership, and residency in Boston
- Contact Rebuilding Together Boston at 617-971-0058 or rebuildingtogetherboston.org
How to Apply
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Our record indicates a licensed contractor may be required
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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).
- Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- 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).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling applications, contact RTB for current availability
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Rebuilding Together Boston, Free Home Repairs in Boston?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. It carries a veteran-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Rebuilding Together Boston, Free Home Repairs in Boston, MA?
Confirm the application route directly with Rebuilding Together Boston (Nonprofit); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 617-971-0058. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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