Reopening and Operations Update:
The Cambridge Housing Authority’s phased reopening plan is now complete. Normal operations have resumed and our offices are open to the public during normal business hours, 8:30AM-5PM, Monday through Friday.
NEW: One CHA: 2022 Year in Review Now Available
We are proud to offer an insightful and visually appealing look back at our agency in 2022 with the latest installment of our ‘One CHA’ annual publication.
Flip through the e-version today: Click here to view.
Federal Extra COVID SNAP Benefits End
Mass.gov: Recent action by the federal government ends the extra COVID SNAP benefits, known as SNAP Emergency Allotments, as of February 2023.
Final COVID SNAP payment issued on March 2, 2023.
Click here to learn more.
City of Cambridge COVID Testing
Click here for the latest information regarding citywide COVID testing for residents.
CHA Residents Receive COVID Vaccines During Early Rollout
A tremendous thank you to the Cambridge Public Health Department and the Cambridge Fire Department for their partnership in administering over 1,500 vaccines for CHA residents and staff at sites housing our most vulnerable populations during the early rollout of the COVID vaccine. In addition to this initiative, residents who did not participate in this effort had already either received a vaccine or made prior arrangements through their medical provider.
Change of Income
If you are a CHA resident or voucher participant and have had a change in income or expenses, you may contact your Leasing Officer or Property Manager directly to request an Interim Recertification, or click here to make the request and someone will follow up with you.
Tips for Extreme Cold
The City of Cambridge has a webpage dedicated to tips and resources for combatting extreme cold temperatures. Click here to access the page.
Celebrating Millers River Apartments
Help ring in the completion of construction at Millers River Apartments in historic East Cambridge by viewing the official e-publication commemorating the occasion.
Click here to read “Celebrating Millers River Apartments” for free on the CHA website.
Are You a Landlord Looking to Fill a Unit Vacancy? CHA Can Help
If you would like your rental unit(s) to be added to our weekly Apartment Listings to market to CHA Section 8 voucher holders who are searching, please click here.
Renting your unit to a Section 8 participant means that you – the landlord – will still receive full rental payment even if the tenant’s income changes. CHA currently works with over 1,000 landlords housing over 7,000 families in Cambridge and the surrounding areas.
Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) Memo Updates
- Temporary Revision to Cambridge Employment Preference
- Temporary Revision to Interim Policies
- Revision to Emergency Criteria Policy
And for quick reference, Section 8 voucher holders are welcome to check the CHA’s regularly updated Apartment Listing by clicking here.
Helpful Links
- Find a Vaccine Location (MA)
- Vaccine FAQ’s
- City of Cambridge COVID-19 Information Page
- Printable Fact Sheets via Mass.gov
- COVID Testing in Cambridge
- CDC Travel Page
For regular updates, follow the Cambridge Housing Authority on Twitter @CambHousing.