Cambridge Housing Authority
Middlesex County -362 Green St., Cambridge, MA, 2139
Cambridge Housing Authority
Section 8 Wait List in Cambridge, MA
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(617) 520-6261
Program Types
Section 8 Voucher, Low Rent Units
Cambridge Housing Authority Program Summary
Cambridge Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Cambridge Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 2,506 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Cambridge Housing Authority administered a total of 3,346 Section 8 Vouchers. Cambridge Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Cambridge Housing Authority is located at 362 Green St., Cambridge, MA, 2139 and serves the city of Cambridge. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Cambridge Housing Authority at, (617) 520-6261 for more information about coverage area and program availability.
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Total Number of Communities
3,346
Total Number of Administered Section 8 Vouchers
2473
Total subsidized units for Rental Assistance Availability
2,506
Total Number of Administered Public Housing Units
Income Limits for Middlesex, MA
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Suffolk County, MA:
$119,000
Median Income Limits of Suffolk County, MA
Income Limits for Middlesex, MA
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Suffolk County, MA:
$119,000
Median Income Limits of Suffolk County, MA
| Persons in Family | 80%Low Income Limit  | 50%Low Income Limit | 30%Low Income Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $67,400 | $44,800 | $26,850 |
| 2 Person | $77,000 | $51,200 | $30,700 |
| 3 Person | $86,650 | $57,600 | $34,550 |
| 4 Person | $96,250 | $63,950 | $38,350 |
| 5 Person | $103,950 | $69,100 | $41,450 |
Know More About The Fair Market Rents in Cambridge, MA
Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Middlesex County, MA:
Efficiency
$1,194
One-Bedroom
$1,372
Two-Bedroom
$1,691
Three-Bedroom
$2,116
Four-Bedroom
$2,331
Efficiency
$1,194
One-Bedroom
$1,372
Two-Bedroom
$1,691
Three-Bedroom
$2,116
Four-Bedroom
$2,331
Cambridge Housing Authority Location in MA
Middlesex County -362 Green St., Cambridge, MA, 2139
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Housing Authorities near Cambridge, MA
| Agency | Section 8 Vouchers | Housing Units | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brookline Housing AuthorityBrookline, MA - 1.79 Miles | 619 | 499 | Open | Contact |
 Somerville Housing AuthoritySomerville, MA - 2.21 Miles | 1,193 | 584 | Open | Contact |
 Mass DHCDBoston, MA - 2.24 Miles | 21,727 | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Boston Housing AuthorityBoston, MA - 2.45 Miles | 14,443 | 11,314 | Open | Contact |
 Medford Housing AuthorityMedford, MA - 3.52 Miles | 987 | 699 | Closed | Contact |
 Arlington Housing AuthorityArlington, MA - 4.25 Miles | 422 | N/A | Open | Contact |
Local Information for Cambridge, MA
Cambridge, Massachusetts has long been considered one of the best places in the country for employment and getting an excellent education. You can also find a good place to live and raise a family, as well as relax and have some fun. Cambridge is rich in history and culture, in addition to being a place chockfull of opportunities for people who are willing to take chances.
Home to two world-renowned universities, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge is undoubtedly a city that values education and higher learning. Known to some as the “City of Squares”, Cambridge has six commercial districts and a variety of residential neighborhoods.
The city features a beautiful mix of culture and ethnicity, due in part, by the influx of university students that come from all over the world.
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Population
767,254Persons per household
2.39Persons per household structure
80.5%Homeownership Rate
35.5%Housing Units
315,379Yearly Income per Person
$32,835Median Household Income
$53,540
