Program guide
What to know before you click through
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Who qualifies?
First-time homebuyers, Current Cambridge residents, Households earning at least 60% and no more than 120% of AMI, Buyers able to obtain a 30-year conventional fixed-rate mortgage and meet the city's affordability underwriting
What support do you get?
City purchase support tied to the unit size. Current Cambridge materials say HomeBridge can cover up to 65% of the purchase price for a three-bedroom home, 60% for a two-bedroom home, and 50% for a one-bedroom home, subject to program pricing and affordability standards.
Do you repay it?
HomeBridge buyers receive financial assistance in exchange for the City's affordable housing covenant, which includes resale, limited-equity, and residency restrictions. The public program page does not publish one simple payoff formula like a standard second mortgage, so buyers should review the covenant terms before making an offer.
How do you apply?
Apply through the City's OpenGov portal on a rolling basis, complete a CHAPA-certified first-time homebuyer class, secure a mortgage preapproval from a financial institution, and obtain the city's HomeBridge preapproval before making offers on eligible Cambridge homes.
Application timing
Cambridge accepts new HomeBridge applications on a rolling basis through the City's OpenGov portal. Approved applicants receive a HomeBridge preapproval letter to combine with a mortgage preapproval when making offers on eligible Cambridge homes.
Official source evidence
The official Cambridge HomeBridge page says the program helps first-time homebuyers buy in Cambridge by providing a large share of the purchase price in exchange for an affordable housing restriction. The same page says applicants must be current Cambridge residents, fall between 60% and 120% of AMI, complete a CHAPA-certified class, and use a 30-year conventional fixed-rate mortgage.
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2026-04-19
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What paid access adds for Cambridge HomeBridge
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Comparison preview
Cambridge HomeBridge
Amount: City purchase support tied to the unit size. Current Cambridge materials say HomeBridge can cover up to 65% of the purchase price for a three-bedroom home, 60% for a two-bedroom home, and 50% for a one-bedroom home, subject to program pricing and affordability standards.
Repayment: HomeBridge buyers receive financial assistance in exchange for the City's affordable housing covenant, which includes resale, limited-equity, and residency restrictions. The public program page does not publish one simple payoff formula like a standard second mortgage, so buyers should review the covenant terms before making an offer.
First-time buyer: Required
Timing: Cambridge accepts new HomeBridge applications on a rolling basis through the City's OpenGov portal. Approved applicants receive a HomeBridge preapproval letter to combine with a mortgage preapproval when making offers on eligible Cambridge homes.
Risk checks preview
What gets flagged before you call a lender
- Cambridge HomeBridge can trigger repayment on sale or refinance.
Lender questions preview
Questions tied to this exact path
- Which events trigger repayment for Cambridge HomeBridge: sale?
- How does Cambridge HomeBridge define a first-time buyer for this household?
Action checklist preview
What you would do next
- Confirm the first-time buyer definition before you apply
- Review the official Program page for Cambridge HomeBridge
