Putnam School

86 Otis St, Cambridge, Massachusetts 2141

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Putnam School is managed by Cambridge Housing Authority.

Renovated, four-story Queen Anne-style school building with arched windows and brownstone banding. Putnam School contains both conventional units and 9 congregate beds for elders.

Waiting List is Open Until Further Notice
Some units at this property are available through Cambridge Housing Authority's Elderly/Disabled Site Based Waiting List. Learn how to apply to this waiting list here.

Eligibility for Putnam School

Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in a HUD rental assistance program in Cambridge but actual income limits may differ for units at Putnam School.

AMI Band 1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person 5 Person 6 Person 7 Person 8 Person
30% $31,150 $35,600 $40,050 $44,500 $48,100 $51,650 $55,200 $58,750
50% $51,950 $59,400 $66,800 $74,200 $80,150 $86,100 $92,050 $97,950
80% $82,950 $94,800 $106,650 $118,450 $127,950 $137,450 $146,900 $156,400

Putnam School Details

  • 33 bedroom units.
  • Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)

Property Amenities

  • Elevator

Unit Amenities

  • Refrigerator
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)

Since this property has a Project-Based Section 8 contract with HUD, some or all of the rents at this community are based on tenant incomes. Tenants leasing units participating in the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program typically contribute less than 30% of their adjusted income towards rental costs.

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