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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The City of Cambridge encourages and promotes involvement by residents in the decision-making process through participation in a variety of boards and commissions.
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City Manager's Office
617-349-4300
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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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A Common Victualler License (Non-Alcoholic Restaurant) is issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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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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Fortune Teller's Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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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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Hackney Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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Annual Hawker - Peddler Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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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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Innholder Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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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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Letting of Motor Vehicle Licenses 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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Livery/Limousine Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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Marriage Licenses are issued by the City Clerk's Office
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City Clerk's Office
617-349-4260
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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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One-Day Auction Sale License are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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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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Abuse Prevention Orders are more commonly known restraining orders (RO) and are available to protect a person who is in fear of physical abuse, experiencing physical abuse, and/or has been forced to engage in sexual relations by a current or former spouse, partner, family member, or live in roommate.
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Cambridge Police
617-349-3300
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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 a Recreation Camp 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 Sale and Transfer Smoke/CO Certificate (26F - 26F½)
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Cambridge Fire
617-349-4900
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Small Cell installation applications are heard by the Pole and Conduit Commission.
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Solid Waste Hauler Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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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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Application for a license to sell tobacco products without a Food Establishment License. Do not use this application if you sell tobacco products along with prepacked food.
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Inspectional Services
617-349-6100
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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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Used Car Dealer Class I, II, III Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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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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Annual, on premise licenses for restaurants, hotels & clubs are issued by the License Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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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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Annual Entertainment Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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Antique or Second Hand Goods Store Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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Auctioneer's Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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Open Air Parking Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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Package Goods Store 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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Cambridge residents can apply for or renew their dog’s license online or download the paper application and renew via mail or in person, following instructions on the respective form.
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Animal Commission
617-349-4376
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The Department of Human Service Programs has seven high-quality preschools located throughout Cambridge. All DHSP preschools are full-time programs, operating 5 days a week and 12 months each year.
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Human Service Programs
617-349-6200
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Learn more about the Cambridge Police Cadet Program, what it takes to become a Cadet, the requirements, the application and selection process, benefits, background on the Department, and more.
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Cambridge Police
617-349-3300
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The Cambridge Auxiliary Police Department has been serving the city of Cambridge since 1941. Originally created as a civil defense measure, the Auxiliary consists of volunteers who assist the Cambridge Police Department with traffic and crowd control at parades, festivals, road races, and other city events. The Auxiliary also conducts vehicle and foot patrols during holidays and other times as needed.
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Cambridge Police
617-349-3300
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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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Any Massachusetts resident can get a free library card.
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Cambridge Public Library
617-349-4040
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Taxi discount coupons, funded by the City of Cambridge, are offered free of charge to Cambridge seniors and residents with disabilities.
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Human Service Programs
617-349-6200
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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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Marriage Licenses are issued by the City Clerk's Office
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City Clerk's Office
617-349-4260
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The Cambridge Police Department has evaluated many strategies to combat this illness and formulated a comprehensive strategy collaborating with community partners to reduce the number of overdoses in our community
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Cambridge Police
617-349-3300
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The Cambridge Community Learning Center (CLC) offers English / ESOL classes to Cambridge residents.
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Look up a recently towed vehicle by the license plate number or by make and model.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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Cambridge Animal Commission sponsors an annual low-cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic (Dogs only) and Microchipping service for a fee.
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Animal Commission
617-349-4376
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Violations or complaints regarding any noise issue should be reported to the police's non-emergency line or License Commission.
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License Commission
617-349-6140
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Although we strive to complete your record request as quickly as possible, please allow up to ten days for your records to become available.
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Cambridge Police
617-349-3300
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Please note that only certified copies of records are issued by the City Clerk's Office, regardless of intended use.
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City Clerk's Office
617-349-4260
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You must be registered to vote before you can vote in any local, state, or national election. You may register or pre-register to vote in Cambridge if you are a US citizen, a resident of Cambridge, and at least 16 years old.
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Election Commission
617-349-4361
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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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A Letter of Good Conduct is sometimes required when applying for a visa or green card, adopting a child or finding a job.
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Cambridge Police
617-349-3300
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The Cambridge Water Department offers leak detection kits for Cambridge residents.
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Water Department
617-349-4770
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Vehicles are most commonly towed because they were parked in areas with "No Parking" signs or on snow emergency routes.
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Traffic, Parking, and Transportation
617-349-4700
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