Senior and Disabled Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) Elderly/Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list is currently open. This waiting list opened on October 3, 2016 at 10:00 am ET, and is open indefinitely.

To apply, complete the online pre-application here.

The following documentation is required of all members of the household: Social Security Number, name, date of birth, income.

Income eligibility can be found in the middle of this page here.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Cambridge resident, Cambridge shelter or transitional facility, employed in Cambridge, veteran. Further explanation of each preference can be found here.

Applicants who apply by October 31, 2016 will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

Applicants who apply after October 31, 2016 will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the pre-application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, read the CHA public notice, visit the CHA website, or call the office at (617) 864-3020.

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (617) 520-6406.