About the Housing Rehabilitation Program
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Loans for Repairs & Improvements
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Heating System Replacement
Loans for Repairs & Improvements
The City offers 0% interest, deferred payment loans to Somerville property owners of up to $25,000 per unit without lead abatement and $50,000 with lead abatement or with a current certificate of deleading compliance. These loans can cover a wide range of repairs and improvements. Common repairs and improvements can include, but are not limited to:
- Kitchen and bathroom repairs
- Roofs, siding, and painting
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Floors
- Windows
- Preservation of exterior historic detail
Click here to submit an online application for Rehab/Heating System Replacement and the Program Manager will be in touch once the application is received.
Heating System Replacement
The City also offers a 0% interest, 3-year forgivable loan of up to $10,000 to homeowners wanting to replace old or inefficient heating systems. If the heating system for the tenant’s unit needs replacement, it may be included under the Rehabilitation Program.
Click here to submit an online application for Rehab/Heating System Replacement and the Program Manager will be in touch once the application is received.