Cambridge Resident Bikes Program

 

Applicants must be:

• Cambridge residents
• Age 16+ for pedal bikes; 18+ for e-bikes.
• Low or moderate income:
  • Participation in government benefits programs such as WIC, SNAP, MassHealth, Section 8, etc. OR
  • Income below 65% of area median income for household size.

Apply to the Cambridge Resident Bike Lottery

 

Application Requirements

• The deadline to apply for the Cambridge Bike Lottery was March 30, 2025, at 10 p.m. You can still apply, but all applications received after this date and time will be added to the waiting list, in the order they were received.
• To apply, please make sure you have a picture or electronic copy of one of each of the documents listed below. You will need to upload those as part of your application.

1. Photo ID, for example passport, drivers license or state ID.
2. Proof of address, for example utility bill, or other bill with home address.
3. Proof of participation in government benefits programs for example WIC, SNAP, MassHealth, or Section 8, OR Proof of income at or below 65% of area median income for household size. You will be asked to upload income documentation such as tax return with home address from tax year 2023 or 2024 (Form 1040, Schedule C, or other filed tax form) or another type of wage document.
4. If selected for a voucher, people with disabilities who apply for a customized adaptive bicycle, or an electric wheelchair attachment will also need to get a medical documentation form filled out by a medical provider. That form is not required as part of the application.

Income Limits Referenced in Item 3 above

Household Size	65% of Area Median Income
1	$67,750
2	$77,450
3	$87,150
4	$96,800
5	$104,550
6	$112,300
7	$120,050
8	$127,800