Boston Healthy and Green Retrofit Pilot Program

City of Boston, Mayor's Office of Housing

Available Home Repair

About This Program

This pilot program provides owner-occupants of 2-4 unit Boston homes built before 1999 with up to $50,000 per unit for deep energy retrofits including electrification, insulation, and decarbonization. Properties must be income-eligible (at or below 120% AMI) and maintain rents affordable to 80% AMI tenants. The pilot is currently fully enrolled with 20 buildings selected, but a new cohort may open.

Grant/subsidy up to $50,000 per unit. Income limit: 120% AMI. 2-4 unit owner-occupied buildings built before 1999 only. Currently fully enrolled.

Verified against City of Boston, Mayor's Office of Housing's official page on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Up to $50,000 per unit for deep energy/decarbonization retrofits
  • 2-4 unit owner-occupied buildings built before 1999
  • Income limit: at or below 120% AMI; assets under $75,000
  • Rents must remain affordable to 80% AMI tenants after retrofit
  • Currently fully enrolled, check boston.gov for next cohort opening

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

617-635-4663

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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).
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • 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).
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Deadline: Applications currently closed, watch for next cohort

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