Waitlist Success Q&A Series – Billy Burke: ‘CHA Came Through For Me; I Get To Be Back In The Neighborhood I Grew Up In’

In 2021, the Cambridge Housing Authority released its “Can’t Wait List: Who Are The 21,000?” original publication to help humanize the many issues surrounding the affordable housing crisis seen on the national stage and, specifically, the steep demand for low affordable housing inventory across Massachusetts. The list has now grown to more than 22,000 people in need. Meanwhile, Cambridge remains … Read More

Waitlist Success Q&A Series – Daisy Ozuna: ‘We Are More Than Just Numbers’

In 2021, the Cambridge Housing Authority released its “Can’t Wait List: Who Are The 21,000?” original publication to help humanize the many issues surrounding the affordable housing crisis seen on the national stage and, specifically, the steep demand for low affordable housing inventory across Massachusetts. Cambridge alone is one of the most expensive real estate markets in the country. This … Read More

CHA Provides Stipends for Residents Participating in Just-A-Start BioMed and IT Pipeline Programs

This past summer, the CHA’s Resident Services department initiated a partnership with Just-A-Start (JAS) to increase resident participation in Just-A-Start’s Biomedical and Information Technology Careers programs, respectively. Both programs are full-time, 10-month programs that couple academic training with internships to position up to 18 participants each for entry-level jobs and opportunities for growth in the BioMed and IT fields.  Over … Read More

‘One CHA: 2022 Year in Review’ Publication Available in Print and Online

In 2022, the Cambridge Housing Authority continued its push against the tide to create quality affordable housing for generations to come in one of the most expensive rental markets in the country. This includes the successful completion of four large-scale property modernization projects across the city, which also resulted in more units being added. Furthermore, the agency prides itself in … Read More

Resource: City of Cambridge Tips for Extreme Cold

As the region braces for extreme cold temperatures, the Cambridge Housing Authority would like to recommend the City of Cambridge’s webpage for tips to combat the cold. Click here to visit the page. Additionally, the CHA encourages those with any questions or support needs to contact your property management office and the agency will do its best to accommodate.

Happy Holidays from the Cambridge Housing Authority

The Cambridge Housing Authority wishes all a happy holiday season, and is thankful for its incredible residents, employees, partners, and stakeholders who support the agency to develop and manage safe, good quality, affordable, low-income housing while promoting citizenship, community and self-reliance.