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  • Housing Department Expands to Include Housing Services

    Cambridge has expanded and restructured its Housing Department into five divisions across Housing Planning and Development, Affordable Housing Programs, and the new Housing Services division.
  • New Development Log Available - 2026 Q2

    Review the latest version of the Cambridge Development Log
  • Cambridge to Award Up to $1 Million in Nonprofit Grant Funding

    The City of Cambridge, through its Community Benefits Advisory Committee, is pleased to announce the opening of a competitive round of grant funding.
  • Nonprofit Grant Applications Open Through August 21

    The City of Cambridge, through its Community Benefits Advisory Committee, is pleased to announce a new competitive round of grant funding. This funding is intended to address critical needs of Cambridge residents by supporting community-based nonprofit organizations that are well-suited to respond.
  • Celebrate National Black Business Month

    This August, Cambridge celebrates National Black Business Month to honor the vital contributions of Black entrepreneurs who strengthen our community and economy.
  • City Warns of Scam Emails Related to Permits

    The City of Cambridge and Police Department are warning residents and businesses about a recent scam that has targeted various community members. There have been several recent instances where individuals or businesses conducting a transaction with the City, such as applying for a permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals, have received fake invoices by e-mail.
  • Cambridge Announces Upcoming Grant Opportunity for Nonprofits

    The City of Cambridge, through its Community Benefits Advisory Committee, is pleased to provide an advance announcement for an upcoming competitive round of grant funding. This funding is intended to address critical needs of Cambridge residents by supporting community-based nonprofit organizations that are well-suited to respond.
  • City Funds Three New Affordable Housing Site Acquisitions

    In the months of April, May, and June, the Trust supported nonprofit partners in securing 16-28 Porter Street, 1648 and 1654 Massachusetts Avenue, and 729, 735-755 Concord Avenue. As the housing crisis continues both regionally and nationwide, Cambridge continues to work toward ambitious and meaningful affordable housing goals.
  • City Celebrates 106 New Affordable Homes at 52 New Street

    City of Cambridge Leaders joined nonprofit partner Just A Start for a community celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony at 52 New Street.
  • 4 Mellen Street - Applications Open Until July 31

    Apply for One of the New Affordable Housing Units at 4 Mellen Street; Applications Avaliable Until July 31
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