Housing Rehabilitation Program
The Town of Palmer has a Housing Rehabilitation Program for eligible owners of residential property in Depot Village, Thorndike, Bondsville and Three Rivers. Program eligibility is based on household income, being current with certain financial obligations (mortgage, property taxes, etc.), and the type of repairs requested. The total household yearly gross income of all residents must be below the income limit as determined by HUD. In a multi-family home, tenants may need to income qualify. Please see the income limits below and note other eligibility criteria apply.
Income limits as of April 1, 2025 are as follows:
| Household Size | Total Household Gross Annual Income |
| 1 | $67,000 |
| 2 | $76,550 |
| 3 | $86,100 |
| 4 | $95,650 |
| 5 | $103,350 |
| 6 | $111,000 |
| 7 | $118,650 |
| 8 | $126,300 |
Repairs will be made to correct building code or sanitary code violations. Examples of some of the types of eligible improvements include: roof replacement, replacement windows, heating and hot water system repairs and replacement, plumbing and electrical repairs, foundation/structural repairs, kitchen and bathroom repairs, porch repairs, ceiling and floors repairs, weatherization, and asbestos and lead paint removal.
Please call 413-283-2614 with any questions and to see if you qualify. Please note, there is currently a lengthy waiting list for this program