Portland Marcella PB Section 8 Cambridge, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Portland Marcella is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Cambridge, MA with 9 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 Marcella St, Cambridge, MA Map → |
How to apply at Portland Marcella
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 8 Marcella 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 | 1.4 km |
| Cobble Hill Apts PB Section 8 | Somerville | 1.4 km |
| Charlestown Public Housing | Charlestown | 2.8 km |
| Castle Square Ii LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Castle Square PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8 | Charlestown | 2.8 km |
| South Cove Plaza LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
| South Cove Apartments PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Portland Marcella 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 Portland Marcella?
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 Portland Marcella?
Contact the management office at 8 Marcella 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.