Did You Know?

There are a number of affordable housing services, special events, and cost-assistance programs available through the City.

• The City offers several programs supporting homeownership, including education and funding assistance for first-time homebuyers and funding for homeowners to complete needed home repairs and improvements.

• Case managers at the Multi-Service Center host a weekly housing search workshop throughout the year.

• The Housing Division offers a free, CHAPA-certified homebuyer workshop 10 months a year, featuring presentations on the homebuying process by City staff and local real estate professionals. In 2023, over 375 individuals completed the City’s first-time homebuyer workshop.

• The City of Cambridge offers a comprehensive and coordinated response to housing and housing related concerns, from addressing homelessness to eviction prevention services and resources. Eviction prevention includes:
  • Financial Assistance for arrears
  • Housing Stabilization funding
  • Tenant/Landlord information and support
  • Outreach and Education
  • Referral to legal service partners
  • Intensive Field Based Case Management

• The City of Cambridge offers down payment and closing cost assistance to income-eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing a home in Cambridge. Buyers may be eligible for assistance of up to 6% of the purchase price. This assistance is in the form of a forgivable loan.

• Tenant Resources: cambridgetenantrightsandresourcesnotificationordinanceinformationpacketfinalrev.pdf (cambridgema.gov)