For Renters
Affordable rental units are found throughout the City in properties owned by the Cambridge Housing Authority, non-profit housing providers, and private owners of affordable and mixed-income rental housing.
Significant Drought Conditions and Water Use Restrictions In Effect in Cambridge
The Cambridge Water Department (CWD) would like to inform the Cambridge community about the latest water drought status. In mid-January, the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) elevated the Cambridge and Northeast region drought level status to Level 2 (Significant Drought). All nonessential outdoor water use is currently prohibited.
Zoning Amendments
Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance currently or previously under consideration, including proposed text and schedule for action.
License Commission
The Cambridge License Commission is responsible for issuing numerous licenses/permits and enforcing rules, regulations, local ordinances and state laws. It also houses the Pole and Conduit Commission and enforces the Noise Ordinance.