Harwell Homes PB Section 8 Cambridge, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Harwell Homes is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Cambridge, MA with 17 units reporting 76% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $624/month on average.
17
total units
76%
occupancy
$624
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Citizen Pl, Cambridge, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $26,061/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,917/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 64% |
How to apply at Harwell Homes
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1 Citizen Pl, 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 (~$624/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Towers Public Housing | Somerville | 1.1 km |
| Cobble Hill Apts PB Section 8 | Somerville | 2 km |
| Mission Main I LIHTC | Roxbury Crossing | 3.3 km |
| Peterborough Housing PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.3 km |
| Castle Square Ii LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Castle Square PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Alice Heywood Taylor Public Housing | Roxbury | 3.4 km |
| South Cove Plaza LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Harwell Homes have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Harwell Homes?
Residents report average rents near $624/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Harwell Homes?
Contact the management office at 1 Citizen Pl 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.