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Apply for a Block Party PermitA block party is a community event hosted on a City street by a group of neighbors, a non-profit organization, or an association. During a block party, a portion a single block is closed to through traffic. |
Department of Transportation 617-349-4700 |
Apply for a Cannabis Business PermitCannabis 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 PermitApplication 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 Food or Sanitary PermitInspectional 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 Garage, Flammables or Garage with Flammables LicenseGarage, 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. |
License Commission 617-349-6140 |
Apply for a Jitney PermitJitney Permits are issued by the Cambridge License Commission. |
License Commission 617-349-6140 |
Apply for a License to Carry & FID CardsThe 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. |
Cambridge Police 617-349-3300 |
Apply for a Non-Resident Parking PermitWe offer parking permits to people who do not reside in Cambridge for a limited number of reasons. |
Department of Transportation 617-349-4700 |
Apply for a One Day Peddler/Vendor LicenseOne Day Peddler/Vendor Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission. |
License Commission 617-349-6140 |
Apply for a One-Day Alcohol and Entertainment LicenseIn 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. |
License Commission 617-349-6140 |
Apply for A Raffle Bazaar PermitRaffle & Bazaar Permits are processed by the Cambridge License Commission. |
License Commission 617-349-6140 |
Apply for a Street Occupancy PermitWe offer different types of Street Occupancy Permits, which allow you to reserve space on the street for various reasons. |
Department of Transportation 617-349-4700 |
Apply for a Valet PermitBusinesses can apply for valet parking spaces. |
Department of Transportation 617-349-4700 |
Apply for/Renew a Parking PermitParking permits allow residents and visitors to park in areas designated "Parking by Permit Only," on a first-come, first-served basis. |
Department of Transportation 617-349-4700 |
Moving to Cambridge? Find Helpful Resources.Welcome to the City of Cambridge! This is a resource page for people who are moving to the city and what they might need to know. |
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Obtain a Danehy Park Picnic Area PermitInformation about how to request a permit to reserve one of Danehy Park's picnic areas. |
Human Service Programs 617-349-6200 |
Park a Car in CambridgeInformation for residents and visitors about parking a car in Cambridge. |
Department of Transportation 617-349-4700 |
Pay a Parking TicketParking tickets may be paid online, over the phone, through the mail, or in person at the Department of Traffic, Parking, and Transportation offices. |
Department of Transportation 617-349-4700 |
Request a Disability Parking SpaceCambridge residents who have a disability plate or placard may file an application for a disability space adjacent to their homes. |
Department of Transportation 617-349-4700 |
Request an Athletic Field PermitInformation about how to obtain a permit for using City of Cambridge athletic fields. |
Human Service Programs 617-349-6200 |
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