Cambridge Emergency Home Repair Program
Cambridge Community Development Department
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Cambridge Emergency Home Repair Program in its Cambridge, MA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Provides rapid response grants for emergency home repairs that pose immediate health and safety threats. Priority for elderly and disabled homeowners with very low incomes.
Grant covers 100% of emergency repair costs up to maximum
Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Cambridge, MA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- Grant up to $10,000 for emergency repairs
- Very low income requirement (50% AMI)
- Priority for seniors and disabled residents
- Covers immediate health/safety threats
- Rapid application processing for emergencies
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: (617) 349-4600
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Emergency applications accepted as needed
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Cambridge Emergency Home Repair Program in Cambridge, MA?
The Grant Map record states: Grant up to $10,000. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Cambridge Emergency Home Repair Program in Cambridge?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Cambridge Emergency Home Repair Program in Cambridge, MA?
Confirm the application route directly with Cambridge Community Development Department; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (617) 349-4600. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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