Westport Homeowners Can Get Up to $21,000 for Home Repairs in 2026

Westport reopened its housing repair program

If you own and live in a home in Westport, Massachusetts, you may be able to get up to $21,000 for home repairs through the CRE-HAB program.

The program is open now and runs until Dec. 28, 2026, or until money runs out.

How much money is available?

• Up to $21,000 per eligible home
• Money is issued as a deferred-payment loan (no monthly payments)

Who can qualify?

• You must own and live in the home
• The home must be in Westport
• The property assessment must be $450,000 or less
• You must meet income and program eligibility rules

What repairs are covered?

• Roof, windows, and siding
• Plumbing and electrical upgrades
• Heating system upgrades
• Accessibility upgrades, like ramps
• Foundation repairs tied to water problems

How to apply

Get an application packet at:

• Westport Town Hall, 816 Main Road (2nd floor)
• Westport Affordable Housing Trust Fund website

You can also get help from the Housing Assistance Office on Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact: WestportHousing@outlook.com or 774-264-5126.

Source: The Herald News via AOL and HeraldNews.com, April 2026.