FY25 Tax Rate Letter
This letter summarizes information contained in the City Manager’s recommendations for the required votes by the City Council to establish the FY25 residential and commercial tax rates by the Board of Assessors and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Responsible and responsive fiscal policies and practices are key to addressing the challenge of balancing expansion and investment in new programs and initiatives, while also minimizing the impact of increases on taxpayers.
Zoning Guide
Provides a non-technical overview of zoning in the City of Cambridge, covering basic definitions, the types of zoning districts and their dimensional requirements and the boards involved in zoning decisions.
2025 City Manager Performance Review
This is the third year Cambridge has conducted a City Manager Performance Review, which is an important commitment to transparency and accountability. This next step will be followed by the City Council’s formal evaluation delivered at a Special City Council Meeting in December.
FY15 Understanding Your Taxes Newsletter
Newsletter that explains the City’s Operating and Capital Budgets, property classifications, property values, your tax bills, and available exemptions and abatements.
FY15 Understanding Your Taxes Newsletter
This is the first in a series of three newsletters
which explains the City's operating and capital
budget, property classifications and property
values, your tax bills and available exemptions
and abatements.
Apply for/renew a Parking Permit
Parking permits allow residents and visitors to park in areas designated "Parking by Permit Only," on a first-come, first-served basis.