Analysis by Lorena Bentley
Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024
The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) is accepting Single Room Occupancy waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed open date of July 6, 2017 and is currently open indefinitely.
Please note: This program offers housing for individuals in congregate living, typically in a shared common space.
To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.
Income eligibility and community information can be found on public notice here.
The following documentation is required of all members of the household: Social Security Number, name, date of birth, income.
For more information, visit the CHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the CHA application portal on September 12, 2023.
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The application may be completed online at https://cha.apply4housing.com/.
Single Room Occupancy has preferences for: Live, Work, or Attend School Locally, Veterans, In Transitional Housing. Preferences are not required but Project-Based applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.
Single Room Occupancy Project-Based Waiting List is managed by Cambridge Housing Authority.
Cambridge Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 7,338 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
This housing agency serves Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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