City of Chelsea – AC Unit Program 2025 | Heat Mitigation Initiative

The City is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the AC Unit Program. This initiative provides free air conditioning units to help eligible low-income households stay cool during the summer, regardless of immigration status.

Due to limited supply, the City will conduct a weighted lottery to select recipients.

 

Priority will be given to applicants who:

  • Are at high risk of heat-related illness, such as: people with disabilities, children, pregnant individuals and/or seniors (65+)
  • Rent
  • Do not currently have an AC unit
  • Are veterans

 

We encourage you to apply if:

  • Your household does not have an air conditioner
  • Your household income is at or below 30% of the HUD Area Median Income

 

Please note, applicants will be excluded if:

  • You have previously received an AC through this program
  • You live in a building with central AC

 

Submit one application per household. If you rent a room, only include the family members who live in the same room.

 

If you have any questions or need assistance completing the online application, please call 617-466-2409 for support.

Note: phone number correction from last week’s newsletter.

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqbOILD34a4lOSd9X9bswdTAhHuT_AwxaKBDEs-5vbMrb1aQ/viewform