Disability-Related Programs and Exemptions for Cambridge Residents

This list summarizes various programs and exemptions available to Cambridge residents with disabilities, as made available by various City departments. Some programs and exemptions have additional eligibility requirements. For more information, click on the links associated with each topic.

BuyLines Parking Discount Card (First Street and Green Street garages)
Commission for Persons with Disabilities
email: cthompson@cambridgema.gov
Eligibility: Disability
617-349-4692

BuyLines Parking Discount Card (First Street and Green Street garages)
Council on Aging
email: spacheco@cambridgema.gov
Eligibility: 60+ years
617-349-6220

Fuel Assistance Program
Department of Human Service Programs
Eligibility: Income
617-349-6252

Housing Assistance -- General
Community Development Department
Eligibility: Income and/or other
617-349-4600

Housing Assistance -- Homeless
Multi-Service Center
Eligibility: Homeless or Near-homeless
617-349-6340

Property Tax Exemptions
Assessing Department
Eligibility: Age & certain disabilities
617-349-4110

Recycling Exemptions & Bin Carriers
Commission for Persons with Disabilities
(with Council on Aging & Department of Public Works)
Eligibility: Disability
617-349-4692

Residential Disability Parking Spaces
Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department
Eligibility: RMV Disability Placard or Plate holder
617-349-4700

Residential Parking Fee Waiver
Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department
Eligibility: 65+ years or Disability
617-349-4700

Snow Exemption Program
Council on Aging
Eligibility: low-income elderly and / or disabled homeowners
617-349-6220

Taxi Discount Coupons
Commission for Persons with Disabilities
Eligibility: Disability
617-349-4692

Taxi Discount Coupons
Council on Aging
Eligibility: 60+ years
617-349-6220

Temporary Disability Parking Permits
Commission for Persons with Disabilities
Eligibility: Disability
617-349-4692

Trash & Recycling (6 p.m.) Exemption
Commission for Persons with Disabilities
(with Council on Aging & Department of Public Works)
Eligibility: Disability
617-349-4692

Wheelchair Accessible Taxicabs
Commission for Persons with Disabilities (with License Commission)
Eligibility: No restrictions
617-349-4692