07/01/2026
NEW SOLAR LOAN PILOT PROGRAM IN BOSTON: An incredible opportunity for 20 lucky homeowners. 🌞
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
To participate in the BHC Solar Loan Pilot Program, homeowners must:
Own and occupy a 1–4 family home in Boston.
Have an annual household income at or below 135% Area Median Income (AMI)
Have less than $100,000 in financial assets — including cash, equity in non-primary real estate, and investment funds. Equity in your primary residence, government-approved retirement funds, and college savings plans are excluded.
Not have received home repair financial assistance from any City of Boston Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH) program within the past 10 years.
Be current on City accounts, including property taxes, mortgage payments, and water bills.
Meet the roof requirements (see below).
Match requirement: Homeowners with annual household income between 120% and 135% AMI must match the City-funded loan 1:1 with their own funds or external financing.
Homeowners! Save money on energy bills and be a part of the climate solution with the Boston Home Center’s new Solar Loan Pilot Program. ☀️
Eligible homeowners can receive up to $25,000 in 0% deferred-interest, forgivable financing to install rooftop solar systems and complete related project work on owner-occupied one- to four-family homes in Boston. Homeowners can use this loan on its own, or pair it with another Boston Home Center program to complete roof repairs or replacements needed before solar installation. 🏠
Invest in your home — and in clean, renewable energy — with the Solar Loan Pilot Program. Applications are now open, but will be limited to the first 20 income-eligible applicants who meet structural requirements. Apply today! Visit boston.gov/homecenter to learn more