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Daniel F Burns Apartments

Name: Daniel F Burns Apartments
Address: 81 Clifton St, Cambridge, MA, 02140, US
Telephone: 6178643020

81 Clifton St, Cambridge, MA, 02140

Information verified November 5, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily

About This Property

Daniel F Burns Apartments is a public housing development in Cambridge, MA that contains 20 units, all of which are accessible. Rent is $70 per month. The property serves households in Middlesex County.

Waitlist Information

Waitlist managed by Cambridge Housing Authority

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Online

Preferences include Cambridge Resident, Cambridge Shelter/Transitional Facility, Employment in Cambridge, and Veteran's Status, all carrying equal weight. Waitlists are ordered by application date, time, and eligible preferences.

Last verified October 27, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Open

Opened October 8, 2026

Apply: Online

Waitlists are ordered by date, time, and eligible preferences, including living or working in Cambridge, veteran status, and other emergency criteria. Most new vouchers are issued to extremely low-income households (30% of area median income), with an overall income limit of 50% of the area median income.

Last verified October 27, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated November 5, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

Rent/Month

$70

Accessible Units

Fair Market Rent - Middlesex County, MA

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$2,212
1 Bedroom	$2,377
2 Bedroom	$2,827
3 Bedroom	$3,418
4 Bedroom	$3,765

Income Limits - Middlesex County, MA

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $28,200
Very Low (50%): $47,000
Low (80%): $70,750

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $32,200
Very Low (50%): $53,700
Low (80%): $80,850

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $36,250
Very Low (50%): $60,400
Low (80%): $90,950

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,250
Very Low (50%): $67,100
Low (80%): $101,050

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $43,500
Very Low (50%): $72,500
Low (80%): $109,150

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $46,700
Very Low (50%): $77,850
Low (80%): $117,250

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $49,950
Very Low (50%): $83,250
Low (80%): $125,350

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $53,150
Very Low (50%): $88,600
Low (80%): $133,400

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$28,200	$47,000	$70,750
2 Persons	$32,200	$53,700	$80,850
3 Persons	$36,250	$60,400	$90,950
4 Persons	$40,250	$67,100	$101,050
5 Persons	$43,500	$72,500	$109,150
6 Persons	$46,700	$77,850	$117,250
7 Persons	$49,950	$83,250	$125,350
8 Persons	$53,150	$88,600	$133,400

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is rent at Daniel F Burns Apartments?+

The estimated rent at Daniel F Burns Apartments is $70 per month. Actual rent may vary based on unit size, income level, and subsidy. Contact the property directly for current pricing.

How many units does Daniel F Burns Apartments have?+

Daniel F Burns Apartments has a total of 20 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Daniel F Burns Apartments?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Open. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Middlesex County, MA?+

For a 4-person household in Middlesex County, MA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $40,250, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $67,100, Low Income (80% AMI): $101,050. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

How do I apply for housing at Daniel F Burns Apartments?+

Daniel F Burns Apartments is a Public Housing property. To apply, you can start by calling 6178643020, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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