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Holbrook Housing Rehabilitation Program
The Community Development Office is responsible for managing the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) received by the Town. The grant funds are awarded on a competitive basis by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC). The Town currently has funding to support the Holbrook Housing Rehabilitation Program (HHRP).
The HHRP can help low- and moderate- income homeowners in the town make repairs to their homes. Program funds can be used to repair or upgrade heating, plumbing, septic and electrical systems; make accessibility modifications, increase energy efficiency and more.
Homeowners can receive up to $50,000 per housing unit in the form of a 0% interest deferred payment loan (DPL). No interest is charged, and no payments are required as long as the owner continues to own and occupy the property. In addition, 1/15th of the deferred payment loan is forgiven each year, until at the end of fifteen years, the total full is forgiven and becomes a grant if the property has not been sold.
To apply or learn more call 781-767-0618. Please also see links to the left for an Application and the full Program Guidelines with the current income limits.
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Eligible Repairs
See which repairs are eligible to be addressed by our department.
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Requirements for a Loan Application
Review the requirements for a loan application.
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Income Guidelines (PDF)
See income limits for housing assistance.
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"Get the Lead Out" (Lead Paint)
Get the Lead Out is a program that gives low-cost loans to homeowners to help pay the costs of deleading their property.
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Program Brochure (PDF)
Read the brochure for the Housing Rehabilitation Program.
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HHRP Application
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HHRP Guidelines
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
- What is the Housing Rehabilitation Program?
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A program of the Holbrook Community Development Department funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development CDBG Program.
The Rehab Program provides Interest-free loans to Holbrook homeowners for home repairs. In addition, the Holbrook Community Development Office provides an inspector who reviews the house to ensure that all work is identified, and arranges for licensed, insured contractors for the project.
Please email Housing Rehabilitation for more information.
- How do I qualify?
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All Holbrook and Randolph property owners qualify if their income fits within the Commonwealth's low and moderate income guidelines and the property contains no more than two housing units. The guidelines will be reviewed at the time of application.
- How do I apply?
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You can obtain an application from the Holbrook Community Development Department.
Links
- Downloadable Forms and Applications
- Weatherization
- Housing and Urban Development (HUD)