Senior Saves Heating Assistance Program

Funder: Boston Mayor's Office of Housing/Boston Home Center, administered through NOAH

Geographic Scope: East Boston, Charlestown, North End, and West End neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Focus Areas:

• Repair or replacement of heating systems for eligible seniors
• Home heating safety and maintenance

What They Fund

• Replacement of old or non-functioning heating systems
• Heating-related repairs
• Work performed by licensed, insured, and approved contractors

Award Details

• Grants and/or deferred loans at 0% interest
• Up to $12,000 in assistance for heating system replacement
• Important: This program does NOT offer reimbursements. Systems already replaced are ineligible.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be age 60 or older
• Be a homeowner and primary resident of the property (1-4 unit homes)
• Live in Boston in one of the eligible neighborhoods
• Be current on property tax payments
• Be current on Boston Water and Sewer Commission payments
• Have household income ≤ 80% of Area Median Income (AMI)
• For multifamily properties: at least 50% of residents must have low or moderate incomes

What They Don't Fund

• Reimbursements for already-completed heating system replacements
• Properties not meeting income requirements
• Homeowners with delinquent taxes or water/sewer payments

Contact Information

Neighborhood of Affordable Housing (NOAH)

• Address: 143 Border Street, East Boston, MA 02128
• Phone: 617-418-8265 or 617-529-3294
• Email: adandrea@noahcdc.org
• Free, no-obligation home heating system evaluations available

Background

Designed to help seniors maintain safe, warm homes by providing financial assistance to repair or replace old heating systems before they become health or safety risks during Boston winters.

How to Apply

1. Determine Eligibility: Verify you meet all eligibility requirements (age 60+, homeowner, resident, income within 80% AMI, current on taxes and water/sewer payments)
2. Contact NOAH: Reach out to schedule a free, no-obligation home evaluation
   • Phone: 617-418-8265 or 617-529-3294
   • Email: adandrea@noahcdc.org
3. Home Assessment: NOAH will conduct a free in-home evaluation of your heating system to determine:
   • Your eligibility for the program
   • What repairs or replacements may be needed
4. Submit Application: Complete the formal application process with NOAH
   • Income documentation required (to verify ≤80% AMI)
   • Property tax and water/sewer payment verification
   • Proof of residency
5. Contractor Selection: NOAH will arrange work through licensed, insured, and approved contractors
6. Program Completion: Receive assistance as grant and/or 0% interest deferred loan

Note: Income requirements and other program restrictions apply.