The Small Business Data Dashboard displays data from Cambridge's local business market in accessible graph, chart, and text formats. The dashboard also links to license and permitting information and other small business resources available through the City.
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Community Development
617-349-4600
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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.
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Inspectional Services
617-349-6100
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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.
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Inspectional Services
617-349-6100
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Application to submit when applying for Carbon Monoxide Technical Option Permit
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Cambridge Fire
617-349-4900
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Application to submit to apply for a One-Day Catering Permit or an Annual Catering License in the City of Cambridge
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Inspectional Services
617-349-6100
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Application to submit when applying for a Cryogenics/Compressed Gases permit
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Cambridge Fire
617-349-4900
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Application to submit when applying for a Fire Alarm System Modification Permit
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Cambridge Fire
617-349-4900
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Application to submit when applying for a Water Based Fire Protection System Modification Permit
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Cambridge Fire
617-349-4900
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Application to submit when applying for a Non-Water Based Fire Protection System Modification Permit
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Cambridge Fire
617-349-4900
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Application to submit when applying for a Flammable & Combustible Material Permit
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Cambridge Fire
617-349-4900
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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.
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Inspectional Services
617-349-6100
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Application to submit when applying for Apply for a Fuel Oil Burner & Storage Permit
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Cambridge Fire
617-349-4900
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Garage, Flammables or Garage with Flammables Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission and governed by Massachusetts General Law ch. 148 sec. 13 & 56. It takes approximately four to six weeks for the application to be processed, and if approved, the license to be issued.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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Application to submit when applying for a Hazardous Materials Processing Permit
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Cambridge Fire
617-349-4900
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Jitney Permits are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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The Cambridge Police Department (CPD) accepts and processes applications for License to Carry (LTC) & Firearm Identification Card (FID). CPD will only accept and process License to Carry (LTC) & Firearm Identification Card (FID) applications that are complete.
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Cambridge Police
617-349-3300
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We offer parking permits to people who do not reside in Cambridge for a limited number of reasons.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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One Day Peddler/Vendor Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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In an effort to streamline processes and increase transparency, the License Commission has created an application for the following requests: one-day alcohol licenses, one-day entertainment licenses, and one-day alcohol and entertainment licenses.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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Pole & Conduit Permits are issued by the Pole and Conduit Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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Raffle & Bazaar Permits are processed by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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Application to submit when applying for Sale and Transfer Smoke/CO Certificate (26F - 26F½)
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Cambridge Fire
617-349-4900
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Application to submit when applying for State-Mandated Fire Inspection Registration
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Cambridge Fire
617-349-4900
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We offer different types of Street Occupancy Permits, which allow you to reserve space on the street for various reasons.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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Application to submit when applying for Tank Installation Permit UST/AST
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Cambridge Fire
617-349-4900
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Application to submit when applying for Tank Removal Permit
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Cambridge Fire
617-349-4900
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Application to submit when applying for Temporary Fuel Storage Permit
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Cambridge Fire
617-349-4900
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Unvented Propane or Natural Gas Fired Space Heater Permit
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Cambridge Fire
617-349-4900
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Businesses can apply for valet parking spaces.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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Amusement Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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Sale and Transfer Smoke/CO Certificate (26F-26F 1/2) - Less Than 6 Units Sold/Transferred
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Cambridge Fire
617-349-4900
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A Tool Truck Permit reserves space for a specified length of time to park contractors' vehicles while doing construction in Cambridge.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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If you are planning to film in the City of Cambridge, you must complete the Filming Request Form.
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Public Works
617-349-4800
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Cambridge residents can be fingerprinted for gun permits, employment and security clearances.
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Cambridge Police
617-349-3300
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Cambridge residents who have a disability plate or placard may file an application for a disability space adjacent to their homes.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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