Rindge Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 Cambridge, MA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Rindge Tower is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Cambridge, MA with 273 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

273
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address402 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02141 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units191
Placed in service2017

How to apply at Rindge Tower

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 402 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

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Tc Charlesview Apts LIHTCBrighton3.3 km
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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Rindge Tower 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 Rindge Tower?
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 Rindge Tower?
Contact the management office at 402 Rindge Avenue 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.