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Apply for a Building Permit

Building permits are issued by the Inspectional Services Department. Anyone seeking to construct, alter, repair, or demolish a structure must first obtain a building permit.

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100

Apply for a Cannabis Business Permit

Cannabis Business permits are issued by the Inspectional Services Department. Anyone seeking to open a Cannabis Retail Store or operate as a Cultivator, Product Manufacturer, and/or Transporter in Cambridge must obtain a Cannabis Business permit.

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100

Apply for a Catering License or Permit

Application to submit to apply for a One-Day Catering Permit or an Annual Catering License in the City of Cambridge

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100

Apply for a Curb Cut

Anyone wanting to make or change a cut in the curb of the street, such as in constructing, moving or removing a driveway must first obtain a permit from the City of Cambridge.

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100

Apply for a Farmers Market Permit

Application to submit when applying for a Farmer's Market Permit in the City of Cambridge.

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100

Apply for a Food Establishment Permit

Application to submit to apply for a Food Establishment Permit in the City of Cambridge.

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100

Apply for a Food or Sanitary Permit

Inspectional Services enforces the State Sanitary Code for various establishments, including the issuance of temporary food handler permits for special events and farmer's markets.

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100

Apply for a Gas Permit

The Inspectional Services Department issues gas fitting permits for all work to be performed.

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100

Apply for a Mechanical Permit

Application to submit when applying for a mechanical permit in the City of Cambridge

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100

Apply for a Mobile Food Truck Permit

Application to submit to apply for a Mobile Food Truck Permit in the City of Cambridge

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100

Apply for a Plumbing Permit

The Inspectional Services Department issues plumbing permits for all work to be performed.

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100

Apply for a Sprinkler/Standpipe Permit

Application to submit when applying for a Sprinkler/Standpipe Permit in the City of Cambridge.

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100

Apply for a Swimming Pool Permit

Application to submit when applying for a Swimming Pool, Wading, Hot Tub or Whirlpool Permit in the City of Cambridge

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100

Apply for a Temporary Food Service Permit

Application for a Temporary Food Service Permit to operate for no longer than 14 consecutive days in conjunction with a single event or celebration.

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100

Apply for a Variance or Special Permit

Some uses and/or developments of real property may require relief from the Board of Zoning Appeal (BZA). The BZA hears requests for Variances, Special Permits, Comprehensive Permits, and Appeals.

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100

Apply for an Asbestos Permit

Application to submit when applying for an Asbestos Removal Permit in the City of Cambridge.

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100

Apply for an Electrical Permit

The Inspectional Services Department issues electrical permits for all work to be performed.

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100

Apply to Modify My Building Permit Application

Application to submit when modifying the scope of work or personnel (contractor, architect, etc.) for an existing Building Permit application with the City of Cambridge.

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100
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