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New affordable housing units under construction at 605 Concord Avenue.
Housing Data & Facts
Review some of the latest housing data about market trends, the City’s investment in affordable housing, and other local housing-related facts.
An affordable housing property under construction at 116 Norfolk Street.
Leading Priority and Key Areas of Focus
Affordable housing has long been a top priority for Cambridge, starting with the City Council. In support of this, the City commits substantial resources and works diligently to address affordable housing needs in the community.
A social worker talking to a resident at a table in the Cambridge Public Library.
Accomplishments Over the Past Year
Overall, in FY24, the City is dedicating more than $60 million from a variety of sources to address affordable housing and homelessness. The fiscal year 2023 resulted in a number of key accomplishments.
Park View: a limited equity housing cooperative organized in Cambridge in 1984. It was sponsored by the City of Cambridge as an affordable housing initiative for low- and moderate-income people and received assistance from the City’s Community Development Department. The cooperative consists of 12 units, a mix of one, one and a half and two-bedroom units.
Affordable Housing Trust Expands and Protects Affordable Housing Opportunities
The Affordable Housing Trust has worked to shape housing programs and policies, fund the purchase of residential buildings and development sites for affordable housing developments, and provide funding that preserves and creates affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families in Cambridge. 
A house at 6 Union Street before being renovated through the Home Improvement Program.
Overview of Rental and Homeownership Programs Offered Through the City
The City offers a number of rental and ownership programs that ease financial burdens, make necessary repairs, and provide educational opportunities.
Work Underway Across the City for New Affordable Housing
There are a series of affordable housing developments underway across the city. See some of the highlights.
A sign extending from a building that reads "Cambridge Multi-Service Center."
Multi-Service Center and Office of Housing Liaison Go Above and Beyond to Help Residents Experiencing Housing Challenges
The Office of the Housing Liaison (OHL) and the Multi-Service Center (MSC) play key roles in addressing housing rights, eviction prevention, and homelessness.
Did You Know?
There are a number of affordable housing services, special events, and cost-assistance programs available throughout the City.
Cambridge Housing Authority and City staff at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a new property.
Partner Profile: Cambridge Housing Authority
The Cambridge Housing Authority, a long-time partner of the City, invests in Cambridge families and provides enhanced support to almost 10% of the city population.
Participatory Budgeting delegates discussing in the chambers
Participatory Budgeting in Cambridge Turns 10!
Participatory Budgeting, a democratic process that empowers community members through civic engagement to decide how to spend part of a public budget, turned 10 this fall.
Image of Cambridge City Manager Yi-An-Huang
City Manager's Message
An overview message from the City Manager outlining the budget process, the City's financial stability and the importance of transparency on how we spend our money
Rendering of Tobin-Montessori School entrance.
Investing in Our Community
Investments are being made in school buildings, firehouses, arts and cultural spaces, broadband, and more.
Illustration of tiny people sitting and standing around an oversized computer showing a search page
Embracing Innovation and Technology
In FY22, the Information Technology Department (ITD) bolstered the resilience and protection of City systems and information amidst rising cybersecurity threats and rolled out new tools, training, and support to expand hybrid work environments as COVID-19 impacted onsite workforce availability.
Aerial view of Central Square in Cambridge. Photo: Kyle Klein
FY22 Cambridge Numbers at a Glance
Some data showing the investments made in FY22 as well as program funding, benchmarks, achievement, and more.
Cambridge City Manager Louis A. DePasquale, with his family: daughter, Kristen, wife, Cheryl, and son, Louis at the unveiling of the new Universal Design playground sign.
Message from the City Manager
A message from City Manager Louis A. DePasquale on the strength of this City and how departments, leadership, and staff work collaboratively with our elected officials.
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