Housing Assistance

We help eligible people whose rent, condominium fees, or cooperative carrying charges exceed 35% of their income. We provide a subsidy for the amount housing costs exceeding 35% of their income.

We help prevent homelessness through mediation to resolve disputes between tenants and landlords and by administering emergency financial assistance.

We can help you sign up for the Cambridge Affordable Housing list and we can help you prevent eviction.

This online guide contains information on many different types of resources that may be useful to individuals and families who are homeless.

Keep The Keys is a housing stabilization program for On The Rise women who transition out of homeless and into housing of their own.

The City of Cambridge can help address concerns and questions about housing resources, tenants, homeowners, landlords and property management companies, and court-related information.

Just-A-Start's House Improvement Program (HIP) provides technical assistance to Cambridge homeowners with their repair & rehab projects.

We provide facts, tips, and sound advice to homeowners that are struggling to make mortgage payments during COVID-19.

We currently provided a list of resources and information for people of color and immigrants to common situations resulting from COVID-19.

We are one of two shelters in Massachusetts that accept people who are using drugs and alcohol and are homeless.

We run an overnight emergency shelter for young adults (ages 18-24) in Harvard Square, open between October 15th and April 15th.

Eliot Community Human Services' mental health shelter specialist is a clinical social worker that works closely with the Mass. Department of Mental Health, offering a wide range of services.

The Multi-Service Center can provide housing-related financial assistance towards eviction prevention funds and move-in costs, especially for individuals and families who are exiting homelessness.

Our Case Managers assist people experiencing homelessness, those at risk of becoming homeless, or other Cambridge individuals or families in need of short-term support.

The STAR program serves low-income Cambridge tenants facing eviction who have been issued a Summary Process Summons and Complaint, offering financial and clinical support towards tenancy preservation.

The Cambridge Haitian Services program addresses the social services needs of the Haitian community living in Cambridge, with an emphasis on Haitians serving Haitians.

All are welcome to attend this group conversation on navigating the housing search process. Participants will learn about tools and strategies to assist their housing search and self-advocacy.

We (CASLS) provide free legal advice for low income families and individuals in Cambridge, by MSC case manager referral, with shelter, affordable housing, and public benefits issues.

We work directly with survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse and their loved ones to assist with their immediate and long-term health, housing, financial, and safety needs.

We offer training on housing and benefits issues to other groups, work closely with community organizations seeking policy changes and raise funds for homeless prevention.

We help low to moderate income homeowners in Cambridge by offering unconventional financing and loans to facilitate the repair, renovation, and restoration of your home to help you stay in your home.

Our traditional Assisted Living neighborhood is a great option for those seniors who are mostly independent, but could use some support with daily activities.

Just-A-Start (JAS) develops and owns affordable apartments that allow low and moderate income people to live at rents that are within their means.

Our drop-in is open to four people at a time in the backyard. Check website for updated hours. Use a laptop, charge devices, get help from a volunteer, pick up food & supplies at the door, T-passes.