About Us

The Building Materials Resource Center is a project of the Boston Building Materials Co-op Charitable and Educational Fund, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with the dual mission of keeping reusable materials out of the solid waste stream and helping low- and moderate-income homeowners repair and maintain their homes.

Anyone is welcome to shop at the Building Materials Resource Center. Low- and moderate-income individuals and families receive a significant discount on our already low prices (the "member price" listed for each item). To become a member, you will need to provide proof of income (a copy of your most recent tax return or SSI benefits letter). Nonprofit organizations also receive the member price by providing a copy of the organization’s IRS Determination Letter and Massachusetts ST-2 and ST-5 forms. There is a $10 yearly membership fee.

Income guidelines for individuals are based on the household size:

1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons
$55.000   $62,850   $70,700   $78,550
5 Persons   6 Persons   7 Persons   8 Persons
$84,850   91,100   $97,400   $103,700

For more information about the Building Materials Resource Center, click here.