Cambridge Day, February 14, 2017: D.C. political turmoil freezes voucher rate, cutting funds the low-income need for rent
“Budget decisions by the new Congress could slash the program that helps thousands of low-income families and individuals in Cambridge and surrounding communities pay their rent, officials at the Cambridge Housing Authority say.
If Washington lawmakers continue to fund the Section 8 rental assistance program at its current level instead of increasing the appropriation, Cambridge would be short $3.2 million needed to support vouchers here, new executive director Michael Johnston told agency commissioners at a Wednesday meeting. ‘It’s not sustainable,’ Johnston said. ‘It’s a big hit for the Housing Authority.'”