Cambridge Housing Authority

Cambridge Housing Authority provides long-term rental housing and rental assistance to more than 5,500 low-income families, elders and people with disabilities. It does this through two main channels: public housing that it develops and manages, and the Housing Choice Voucher program, which helps households rent in the private market. Its work takes place in one of the most expensive housing markets in the country.

The authority’s mission is to develop and manage safe, good-quality affordable housing in a way that promotes citizenship, community and self-reliance. It has built its approach around policy innovation and expanding economic opportunity for families. Day-to-day operations are run by an Executive Director, who oversees the authority and makes sure the policies set by its governing board are carried out.

What to Know

• The authority was established under state law on December 9, 1935.
• It is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which appoints the Executive Director.
• The authority provides enhanced support to almost 10% of the city’s population.