The Town of Needham is offering grants through the Small Repair Grant Program to qualifying residents to make health and safety improvements to their homes. Grants of up to $5,000 per applicant are available. Completed applications must be received by Friday, January 12, 2024 and will be reviewed by the end of January.
Grant funding can cover a wide variety of home repairs and modifications. Applications will be evaluated and prioritized based on program funding, health and safety considerations, and the financial need of the applicant. These grants are provided on an unsecured basis; there is no repayment required unless the grant recipient does not comply with program terms or transfers the home within one year.
To be eligible, at least one household member must be age 60 or older or have a state-recognized disability. Household income may not be higher than 80% of the Area Median Income ($111,450 for a family of 4). In addition, the property assessment must be below the Town of Needham average assessed valued for a single-family home which for FY2024 is $1,197,575.
For questions and a confidential assessment, contact Community Housing Specialist Karen Sunnarborg at (781) 455-7550 ext. 220 or at ksunnarborg@needhamma.gov. Information is also available on the Town’s Housing webpage.
