Lancaster Street Apts LIHTC Cambridge, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Lancaster Street Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Cambridge, MA with 65 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 | 8 Lancaster St, Cambridge, MA 02140 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 55 |
| Placed in service | 2005 |
How to apply at Lancaster Street Apts
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 8 Lancaster St, 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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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Towers Public Housing | Somerville | 2 km |
| Clarendon Hill Towers LIHTC | Somerville | 2.4 km |
| Clarendon Hill Towers PB Section 8 | Somerville | 2.4 km |
| Mystic View Apt Public Housing | Somerville | 2.8 km |
| Saltonstall Sr Cit Cen Public Housing | Medford | 3.4 km |
| Riverside Towers PB Section 8 | Medford | 3.4 km |
| Cobble Hill Apts PB Section 8 | Somerville | 3.5 km |
| Charlesview Redevelopment LIHTC | Boston | 3.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Cambridge
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lancaster Street Apts 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 Lancaster Street Apts?
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 Lancaster Street Apts?
Contact the management office at 8 Lancaster St 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.