Putnam Green LIHTCPB Section 8 Cambridge, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Putnam Green is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Cambridge, MA with 40 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), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 625 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 40 |
| Placed in service | 2012 |
How to apply at Putnam Green
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 625 Putnam 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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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Towers Public Housing | Somerville | 2.4 km |
| Mission Main I LIHTC | Roxbury Crossing | 2.4 km |
| Peterborough Housing PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.4 km |
| Charlesview Redevelopment LIHTC | Boston | 2.5 km |
| Tc Charlesview Apts LIHTC | Brighton | 2.5 km |
| Alice Heywood Taylor Public Housing | Roxbury | 2.8 km |
| Commonwealth Public Housing | Brighton | 2.8 km |
| Mission Park PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Cambridge
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Putnam Green have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Putnam Green?
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 Putnam Green?
Contact the management office at 625 Putnam 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.