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Lead-Safe Cambridge Income and Rent Guidelines

Annual Income Guidelines

The figures presented here indicate the maximum allowable household income for tenants in units deleaded by Lead-Safe Cambridge. Note that the household size includes all children and other dependants.

These figures are based on federal and state income limits for affordable housing programs. Household size includes children. All program guidelines subject to periodic change. Please check back from time to time for current figures.

Income Limits Effective as of March 20, 2006.

Household Size	Very Low Income (50% Median)	Low Income (80% Median)
1 Person	$29,450	$46,300
2 Person	$33,650	$52,950
3 Person	$37,850	$59,550
4 Person	$42,050	$66,150
5 Person	$45,400	$71,450
6 Person	$48,800	$76,750
7 Person	$52,150	$82,050
8 Person	$55,500	$87,350

Monthly Rental Guidelines (Post-Abatement)

The figures presented here indicate the maximum rents, including utilities, that can be charged to tenants following lead paint abatement funded by Lead-Safe Cambridge.

These figures are based on federal and state income limits for affordable housing programs (Section 8 FMR). All program guidelines subject to periodic change. Please check back from time to time for current figures.

Maximum Rents Effective as of October 1, 2007.

Unit Size	Maximum Rent
1 Bedroom	$1,337
2 Bedroom	$1,610
3 Bedroom	$1,925
4 Bedroom	$2,116

For More Information

For more information about Lead-Safe Cambridge, please call the Lead Line at 617/349-LEAD (5323) or email Toni Snow, Program Manager, at tsnow@cambridgema.gov. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.

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