Cambridge Ymca LIHTC Cambridge, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Cambridge Ymca is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Cambridge, MA with 136 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 820 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 136 |
| Placed in service | 1993 |
How to apply at Cambridge Ymca
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 820 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.
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- Inman Cast 2 LIHTC
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Towers Public Housing | Somerville | 1.4 km |
| Charlesview Redevelopment LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Cobble Hill Apts PB Section 8 | Somerville | 2.8 km |
| Tc Charlesview Apts LIHTC | Brighton | 2.8 km |
| Charlesview Incorporated PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Mission Main I LIHTC | Roxbury Crossing | 3.4 km |
| Commonwealth Public Housing | Brighton | 3.4 km |
| Peterborough Housing PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Cambridge
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cambridge Ymca have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Cambridge Ymca?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Cambridge Ymca?
Contact the management office at 820 Massachusetts Ave in Cambridge. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.