CUSTOMER SERVICE: NUMBER 635-0338
DND Program Manager: Katie Marcial

The Senior Home Initiative of the Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) provides a comprehensive set of home rehabilitation and repair services to income eligible elderly homeowners in the City of Boston. DND has contracted with several neighborhood based non-profit agencies to provide minor home repairs. The agencies determine what kinds of repairs they can perform under the program.

More extensive repairs are referred to DND for financing through the Senior Home Rehabilitation Program or the Emergency Home Rehabilitation Program. Participants in the Senior Home Rehabilitation Program are eligible to receive:1) technical assistance from DND Construction Specialists; 2) 0% interest deferred loans to finance these moderate rehabilitation projects. In addition, elderly homeowners whose immediate health and safety is jeopardized by extreme housing conditions may be eligible for a grant to correct the conditions. The determination of what constitutes an emergency situation is made by the DND Construction Specialist.

Who Is Eligible?
Senior owner-occupants of residential property in the City of Boston:

• Who are 62 years of age and older
• Whose Income does not exceed 80% of median family income as determined by HUD
• Who need basic health and safety improvements

Please Note:
Due to the large volume of applications to this program, construction may not begin on a project for 6 - 9 months after applying.

Requesting an Application
Seniors are invited to contact DND at 635-0338 to learn which Senior Agency represents their neighborhood. The Senior Agency will provide information and assistance in application preparation.