Cambridge, MA Low Income Housing

Types of Low Income Housing in Cambridge, MA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Cambridge, MA, including:

Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Cambridge, Massachusetts - Middlesex County

Studio Apartments $2,212

One Bedroom Apartments $2,377

Two Bedroom Apartments $2,827

Three Bedroom Apartments $3,418

List of Low Income Housing in or near Cambridge, MA

Close Building - Cambridge

243 Broadway
Cambridge, MA - 02139
(781) 943-0200
Close Building is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Close Building for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Middlesex County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Port Landing - Affordable Community - Cambridge

131 Harvard Street
Cambridge, MA - 02139
(617) 945-7531
Port Landing is an affordable housing development in The Port neighborhood of Cambridge within walking distance of Kendall Square, Central Square, and Inman Square. Twelve units are geared to people earning 60 percent of Area Median Income (AMI), 6 units for those earning 50 percent of AMI, and 2 units for those earning 30 percent or less of AMI. ...see full details
Middlesex County

Harwell Homes - Cambridge

1 Citizen Pl
Cambridge, MA - 02141
(617) 714-3635
Harwell Homes is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Harwell Homes for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cambridge Housing Authority - Cambridge

675 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA - 02139
(617) 864-3020
Cambridge Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please...see full details
Middlesex County

Cambridge Affordable Housing Corporation - Cambridge

675 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA - 02139
(617)520-6215
OPERATE LOW INCOME HOUSING UNITS FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS IN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS...see full details
Middlesex County

Non Profit Apartment

Rindge Apartments (402) - Cambridge

402 Rindge Ave
Cambridge, MA - 02140
617-876-5855
Rindge Apartments (402) is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Rindge Apartments (402) for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cast Ii Apartments - Cambridge

49 Columbia St
Cambridge, MA - 02139
617-492-7818
Cast Ii Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Cast Ii Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fresh Pond Apartments - Cambridge

362 Rindge Ave
Cambridge, MA - 02140
617-492-6650
Fresh Pond Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Fresh Pond Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Magazine House - Cambridge

77 Magazine St
Cambridge, MA - 02139
617-492-5559
Magazine House is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Magazine House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Walden Square Apartments - Cambridge

21 Walden Square Rd
Cambridge, MA - 02140
617-492-3020
Walden Square Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Walden Square Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Portland Marcella - Cambridge

8 Marcella St
Cambridge, MA - 02141
617 742-4500
Portland Marcella is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Portland Marcella for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Memorial Drive 808 - Cambridge

808-810 Memorial Dr
Cambridge, MA - 02139
617 742-4500
Memorial Drive 808 is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Memorial Drive 808 for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Inman Square Apartments - Cambridge

1221 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA - 02139
617 492-7818
Inman Square Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Inman Square Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Briston Arms - Affordable Housing - Cambridge

247 Garden St
Cambridge, MA - 02138
(781) 356-2719
Briston Arms is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Briston Arms for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Community Amenities: High Speed Internet Access Laundry Facilities Parking Available Playground Apartment Amenities: Wheelchair Access Balcony Dishwasher Disposal Heated ...see full details
Middlesex County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Roosevelt Towers Cambridge H.a. - Cambridge

14 Roosevelt Towers
Cambridge, MA - 02141
(617) 864-3020
Roosevelt Towers Cambridge H.a. is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Roosevelt Towers Cambridge H.a. for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Putnam School Cambridge H.a. - Cambridge

86 Otis St
Cambridge, MA - 02141
(617) 864-3020
Putnam School Cambridge H.a. is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Putnam School Cambridge H.a. for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Franklin St. Elderly - Cambridge

411 Franklin St
Cambridge, MA - 02139
(617) 497-6220
Franklin St. Elderly is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Franklin St. Elderly for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Harvard Place - Cambridge

273 Harvard Street
Cambridge, MA - 02139
(617) 492-5559
Harvard Place is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Harvard Place for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Middlesex County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

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