Cambridge Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Waiting List
Open Now: Elderly/Disabled Site Based Other Project Based Waiting List	Learn More
Open Now: Family Site-Based Other Project Based Waiting List	Learn More
Open Now: Cambridge Housing Authority Senior and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List	Learn More
Closed: Cambridge, Massachusetts Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List	Learn More
Closed: Cambridge Housing Authority Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List	Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Single Room Occupancy Other Project Based Waiting List	Learn More

Open Now: Elderly/Disabled Site Based Other Project Based Waiting List

The Cambridge Housing Authority Elderly/Disabled Site Based waiting list is now open and accepting applications.

Open Now: Family Site-Based Other Project Based Waiting List

The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) is accepting Family site-based waiting list applications from September 1, 2018, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Income eligibility and community information can be found on public notice here.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

Cambridge Resident – You are permanently living in Cambridge on the date that you submit this form.
Cambridge Shelter or Transitional Facility – You are living in a Cambridge shelter or transitional facility or you were living in a Cambridge shelter or transitional facility and were relocated by the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) or other service provider to a facility outside of Cambridge.
Employment in Cambridge - You are not a resident of Cambridge; however, you are employed or about to be employed in Cambridge on the date that you submit this form.
Veteran’s Status - Someone in your household is an honorably discharged individual that performed wartime services or the spouse, surviving spouse, parent or other dependent of a honorably discharged veteran.

Selected applicants will placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the CHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CHA application portal on September 12, 2023.

Open Now: Cambridge Housing Authority Senior and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Cambridge Housing Authority is now accepting applications for its Senior and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher program. Applications can be submitted online, by mail, or in person at the Housing Authority office. TTY: 617-499-7041.

Closed: Cambridge, Massachusetts Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Cambridge Housing Authority's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list has closed. The waiting list was last open in October 2016 and accepted applications online.

CHA will announce when the waiting list reopens through their website and local media outlets. Check the CHA website regularly for updates on future openings.

Contact Information:

Phone: (617) 864-3020
Website: www.cambridge-housing.org
Address: 675 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139

For TTY access, dial 711 for Massachusetts Relay.

Closed: Cambridge Housing Authority Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Cambridge Housing Authority's Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list was open from October 3, 2016, to December 31, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Single Room Occupancy Other Project Based Waiting List

The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) is accepting Single Room Occupancy waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed open date of July 6, 2017 and is currently open indefinitely.

Please note: This program offers housing for individuals in congregate living, typically in a shared common space.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Income eligibility and community information can be found on public notice here.

The following documentation is required of all members of the household: Social Security Number, name, date of birth, income.

For more information, visit the CHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CHA application portal on September 12, 2023.

About The Agency

Cambridge Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 7,338 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday	8:30am-6:00pm
Tuesday	8:30am-6:00pm
Wednesday	8:30am-6:00pm
Thursday	8:30am-6:00pm
Friday	8:30am-12:00pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

362 Green Street, 3rd Floor, Cambridge, MA

Visit Website — (617) 864-3020

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Cambridge Housing Authority?

Cambridge Housing Authority serves 7,027 low-income households. The agency manages 7,584 Housing Choice Vouchers and 50 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Cambridge Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 75 percent of households served by Cambridge Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 92 percent of Cambridge Housing Authority households.

How many Cambridge Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 2,599 households and make up 37 percent of households served by Cambridge Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Cambridge Housing Authority?

There are 4637 female-headed renter households living in Cambridge Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 66% of those served by the Cambridge Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Cambridge Housing Authority renters?

Black	2,951
Asian-Pacific Islander	703
White	2,249
Hispanic	1,195

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Cambridge Housing Authority?

There are 3372 households headed by seniors served by the Cambridge Housing Authority. Senior households are 48% of households in Cambridge Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Cambridge Housing Authority housing?

There are 1827 persons with disabilities living in Cambridge Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 26% of households served by the Cambridge Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Cambridge Housing Authority?

There is no information available about the HUD performance rating of the Cambridge Housing Authority.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.