Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2025 Eligibility Expanded for Revere’s First-Time Homebuyer Downpayment Assistance Program $10,000 available to residents making up to 100% of area median income R EVERE, MA — The City of Revere and the Aff ordable Housing Trust Fund Board have announced that with funds still available for its $10,000 fi rst-time homebuyer downpayment assistance program, eligibility has been expanded to include Revere residents making up to 100% of area median income (AMI). The application is available via the City of Revere’s website, at www.bit.ly/RevereDownPayment. “We’re happy to offer this program to residents looking to remain in Revere, to plant their roots, and to invest in our City’s future,” commented Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. He continued, “This program opens the door for upward mobility through homeownership.” Funding is available for eligible City of Revere residents seeking to purchase their fi rst home in the City. Applicants must demonstrate 2+ years of existing Revere residency with the intention of purchasing a condo or single-family home, either at market rate or aff ordable rate, in Revere. A 2-3 family home may be purchased Happy July 4th from the Marchetti Family! God Bless America!! Over 45 Years of Excellence! Mid-grade Regular $3.47 2.87 35 47 Full Service $3.09 Order online at angelosoil.com T with a signed agreement with the city and state to rent all non-owner-occupied units below market rate, in accordance with EOHLC guidelines. This assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis while funds are available, with $10,000 in downpayment assistance awarded to those who qualify while funds last. To be considered, please submit a completed application on revere.org, along with supporting documentation. In addition to Revere residency, qualifi ed applicants must have an income level at or below 100% of Area Median Income (AMI), be pre-qualifi ed for a mortgage, and enroll in a fi rst-time homebuyer course. The income limit for the program is based on household size: 1 person — $115,800 2 people — $132,350 3 people — $148,900 4 people — $165,400 5 people — $178,650 Limits for households of 6+ can be found at www.mhp.net and are based on AMI in Suffolk County. Previously, the program was limited to residents at 80% of area median income, but eligibility was expanded as there are still several $10,000 grants remaining. Qualifi ed applicants will have six months upon verifi cation of eligibility to enter into a purchase and sale agreement to receive $10,000 in downpayment assistance from the City. For questions about the program, contact Joe Gravellese, chair of the Aff ordable Housing Trust Fund board, at jgravellese@revere.org; or call the City of Revere Department of Planning and Community Development at 781-286-8181. City Council approves transfer of $143K to support SUDHI programs and services Advocate Staff Report he City Council voted at their June 23 meeting to transfer $143,000 from the Opioid Abatement Trust Fund to support programs and services run through the city’s Substance Use Disorder and Homelessness Initiatives Offi ce (SUDHI). Public Health Director Lauren Buck, Nicole Palermo and Carrieann Salemme from the SUDHI offi ce presented some of the details of their programs. According to Buck, Revere has $688,000 from the opioid lawsuit settlement and the city can expect $1.2 million more over the next fi ve years. The annual budget for SUDHI programs is $243,000, but this year there was $100,000 left over from a prior appropriation. Buck said programs and services are ramping up thanks to the opioid abatement working group, which has been assessing community needs and recommending how best to spend the opioid settlement money. There have also been surveys and focus groups held prior to designing a plan. The plan covers three key areas: prevention, harm reduction and housing. In addition to a youth prevention program, SUDHI will be providing services to address basic needs, such as laundry and personal care. A street medicine program will assign a doctor to outreach teams so that individuals can access needed medication and referrals for hospital treatment. There will also be grief support for families who have lost a loved one to an overdose. APPROVES | SEE Page 17 Check Out Our Low Prices!
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