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Summary of Housing Services in Cambridge
- If You Need an Affordable Rental Apartment
- If You Would Like to Buy a Home in Cambridge
- If You are Homeless and Need Services
- If You Need Help With Tenant/Landlord Legal and Mediation Services
- If You Have a Housing Emergency
- If You Own a Home and Need Financial Assistance for Home Improvements
- Housing Program Income Limits
- Internet Housing Resources
- For More Information about Affordable Housing Programs
IF YOU NEED AN AFFORDABLE RENTAL APARTMENT . . .
| • Cambridge Community Development Department Call to be placed on the Department's mailing list for available rental units. |
617/349-4622 TTY: 617/349-4621 |
| • Cambridge Community Development
Department The Department web site lists affordable units for rent or sale in Cambridge. |
follow this link |
| • Cambridge Housing Authority Public housing agency. Provides public subsidized housing for families, elders and persons with disabilities. Administers Section 8 Program. |
617/497-4040 TTY: 800/545-1833 x122 |
| • CASCAP, Inc. Non-profit provider of affordable housing for special needs populations |
617/234-2992 |
| • Homeowner's Rehab, Inc. Non-profit owner of affordable rental properties. Contact Winn Management for a rental application. |
617/868-4858 617/491-5466 (Winn) |
| • Just-A-Start Non-profit owner of affordable rental properties. Contact L. E. Smith Management and SC Management for rental applications. |
617/494-0444 617/973-0653 (L. E. Smith) 617/876-5855 (SC Management) |
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BUY A HOME IN CAMBRIDGE . . .
| • Cambridge Community Development Department Housing information and message line. |
617/349-4622 TTY: 617/349-4621 |
| • Cambridge Community Development Department The Department web site lists affordable units for rent or sale in Cambridge. |
follow this link |
IF YOU ARE HOMELESS AND NEED SERVICES . . .
| • Cambridge Department
of Human Services Program Offers a directory of resources for homeless people in Cambridge. Call for information. |
617/349-6209 |
| • Cambridge Housing Authority Provides public subsidized housing for families, elders, and persons with disabilities. Call for information. |
617/497-4040 TTY: 800/545-1833 x122 |
| • Cambridge
Multi-Service Center A collaboration of City programs that provide housing search services, shelter referrals, counseling, treatment, and access to limited emergency housing funds. Call for information. |
617/349-6340 |
| • HomeStart Provides housing search services to homeless persons. Call for information. |
617/234-5340 |
IF YOU NEED HELP WITH TENANT/LANDLORD LEGAL AND
MEDIATION SERVICES . . .
| • Cambridge and Somerville Legal Services Provides legal representation to low-income, elderly and disabled people regarding evictions, housing, and landlord/tenant issues. Assistance may range from legal advice to full case representation. Call for information. |
617/603-2700 |
| • Cambridge
Consumer Council Provides free legal advice to residents on issues including tenant/landlord disputes and discrimination. Call for information. |
617/349-6150 |
| • Community Dispute Settlement Center Provides direct mediation to help tenants and landlords. Call for information. |
617/876-5376 |
| • Cambridge Economic Opportunity Council Free tenant advocacy and eviction counseling. Call for information. |
617/868-2900 |
| • Cambridge Human Rights Commission Investigates allegations of discrimination. Call for information. |
617/349-4396 |
| • Cambridge Inspectional Services Department Receives and investigates reports of code violations or substandard housing conditions. |
617/349-6100 TTY: 617/349-6112 |
| • Community Legal Services and
Counseling Center Free legal services for low-income residents. Call for information. |
617/661-1010 |
| • Just-A-Start Mediation for Results program provides mediation, referral, and educational resources to help resolve tenant/landlord conflicts. |
617/494-0444 |
IF YOU HAVE A HOUSING EMERGENCY . . .
| • Community Dispute Settlement Center Provides direct mediation to help tenants and landlords. Call for information. |
617/876-5376 |
| • Cambridge Economic Opportunity Council Provides free tenant advocacy and eviction counseling Call for information. |
617/868-2900 |
| • Cambridge Housing Authority Emergency services for fire victims. |
617/497-4040 TTY: 800/545-1833 x122 |
| • Cambridge
Inspectional Services Department Call to report code violations or substandard housing conditions. |
617/349-6100 TTY: 617/349-6112 |
| • Cambridge
Multi-Service Center Emergency case management and limited emergency funds for housing and related costs. Call for information. |
617/349-6340 |
IF YOU OWN A HOME AND NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS IN CAMBRIDGE . . .
| • Cambridge Neighborhood Apartment and
Housing Services Program offers low-interest loans for investor-owned rental properties of 4 units or more. Call for information. |
617/491-1545 |
| • Homeowner's
Rehab, Inc. Offers low interest loans for owner-occupied 1 to 4 unit buildings. Call for information. |
617/868-4858 |
| • Just-A-Start Offers low-interest loans for owner-occupied 1 to 4 unit buildings. Call for information |
617/494-0444 x314 |
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information about affordable housing programs
For More Information
For more information about affordable housing opportunities in Cambridge, please call the Housing Information Line at 617/349-4622 or send an email to Michelle Moran at mmoran@cambridgema.gov. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.
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