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Home Improvement Programs
Several City sponsored programs administered by non-profit organizations or other City programs offer home improvement assistance to property owners. These programs are designed to provide assistance to variety of properties and property owners to cope with a range of problems that affect housing condition and affordability.
Home Improvement Program for One to Four Family Properties
In conjunction with two local nonprofit organizations, the City offers zero- and low-interest home improvement loans to income-eligible owners of one to four-family buildings through the Home Improvement Program.
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Home Improvement Program for Multi-family Properties
The Cambridge Neighborhood Affordable Housing Services program provides low-interest loans to owners of multi-family properties.
For more information, please contact Bob Costa of CNAHS at 617/491-1545.
Lead Paint Abatement
You can find information here about Lead Paint Poisoning Prevention.
Both Just-A-Start and Homeowners Rehab operate home improvement programs that can address lead paint problems for income eligible applicants.
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to Housing Program Income Limits.
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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