For qualified first-time homebuyers, additional grants can be combined with this loan to help pay for health and safety repairs. The Boston Home Certificate Initiative provides low, moderate and middle-income home buyers downpayment and closing cost grants. To be placed on the RDP mailing list, please call 635-0381. Applications are available through the Boston Home Center for new and rehabbed properties in several of Boston's neighborhoods. Home Repair Programs Education Don't Borrow Trouble is a campaign to educate homeowners about the risks of refinance and home equity mortgages.
Homeowners facing difficulties paying their mortgage can access counseling services.
Homeowner 201 is a free 3-session course, which teaches homeowners about landlord, property maintenance, and financial issues. Call 265-8995 to register. No interest loans are available to homeowners age 62 or older through the Senior Rehab program for basic home improvements. Grants for emergency repairs are also available. Lead Paint Grants and low interest loans are available through Lead Safe Boston to make homes Lead Safe for children under age 7.