Serving Cambridge Since 1935
The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) is committed to building strong communities and expanding access to opportunities that support economic mobility, educational success, and civic engagement. Through the development, preservation, and management of safe, high-quality, affordable housing, CHA helps individuals and families build stable foundations and thrive.
CHA provides deeply affordable housing and rental assistance to more than 13,500 individuals through its public housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs. More than 9,500 of those residents live in Cambridge, representing approximately 8% of the city’s population.
Established under state law in 1935, CHA has deep roots in Cambridge and has served generations of residents. Today, CHA continues to advance its mission by preserving and expanding affordable housing, fostering opportunity for residents, and strengthening the communities it serves.
Click Here to read ‘One CHA: 2025 Year in Review’ signature publication.
Click Here to view the agency’s Strategic Plan.
Executive Staff
Chief Executive Officer
General Counsel
Director of Operations
Director of Resident Services
Director of Human Resources
Deputy Executive Director
Director of Planning & Development
Director of Information Technology
Director of Leased Housing
Chief Financial Officer
Leadership
CHA is governed by its five-member Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners appoints an Executive Director to oversee the daily operation of the housing authority and ensure that the Board’s policies are implemented.
The Executive Department is responsible for establishing and promoting CHA’s long and short-term strategic goals.
CHA has over 200 employees and operates with an annual budget over $170M. For more information about CHA’s different departments, follow the link here.
