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Apply for a Sale and Transfer Smoke/CO Certificate (26F-26F 1/2) - 6 or More Units Sold/Transferred

Application to submit when applying for Sale and Transfer Smoke/CO Certificate (26F - 26F½)

Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900

Apply for a Short Term / Special Event Sidewalk Business Use Permit

A temporary business use sidewalk obstruction permit is required if you are a plan to temporally obstruct a City of Cambridge sidewalk. Please apply for an Annual Sidewalk Obstruction Permit if you plan to use an “A” framed sign, sandwich board, display merchandise, temporary banner or use tables and chairs on a sidewalk in the public way.

Public Works 617-349-4800

Apply for a Sidewalk Obstruction Permit

A Sidewalk Obstruction permit is required if you are blocking any portion of a City of Cambridge sidewalk whether it be through full closure, partial closure, or walkthrough-staging.

Public Works 617-349-4800

Apply for a Small Cell Installation

Small Cell installation applications are heard by the Pole and Conduit Commission.

Apply for a Solid Waste Hauler License

Solid Waste Hauler Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.

License Commission 617-349-6140

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 State-Mandated Fire Inspection Registration

Application to submit when applying for State-Mandated Fire Inspection Registration

Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900

Apply for a Stormwater Control Permit

A stormwater control permit is required for construction, development and redevelopment projects in the City of Cambridge to ensure that measures are taken throughout the project to address erosion, nonpoint source pollution, and flood control.

Public Works 617-349-4800

Apply for a Street Occupancy Permit

We offer different types of Street Occupancy Permits, which allow you to reserve space on the street for various reasons.

Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700

Apply for a Street Performer Permit

Street Performer Permits are issued by the Cambridge Arts Council.

Cambridge Arts 617-349-4380
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