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Cambridge Housing Authority

362 Green St, Cambridge, MA, 02139 · ~7,649 units under management

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Who this agency serves

Cambridge Housing Authority served 7,032 households across 7,674 units (92% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.8 people, an average annual income of $28,865, and pays an average of $680 per month toward rent.

Households served
7,032 of 7,674 units
Avg. household income
$28,865
Avg. rent paid by household
$680
Avg. household size
1.8 people
Households with children
23%
Head of household 62+
51%
Head of household with a disability
42%
Avg. wait to move in
21 months

Unit mix: 54% 1-bedroom, 29% 2-bedroom, 17% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 2 developments with an average score of 90 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
ROOSEVELT TOWERSCambridge98 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
DANIEL F BURNS APTSCambridge82 StandardNSPIRESep 2024

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Cambridge Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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