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The Finance Department is responsible for the City's operating and capital finances, and fort processing payments for real estate and personal property taxes, municipal lien certificates, motor vehicle excise tax, and water bills.

Starting August 1, 2025, a new law makes clear that landlords cannot require tenants to pay broker fees in Massachusetts.

Building Fees charged at time of applying for a permit

Landing page for info on City Engineer Lewis M. Hastings and his record book of city streets, their names, and development notes.

Know Your Rights Workshop Flyer

The Cambridge Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of the people of Cambridge from fires, natural and man-made disasters, and hazardous materials incidents. The Department also provides emergency medical services and fire prevention services.

Pole & Conduit Permits are issued by the Pole and Conduit Commission.

View and pay their real estate, motor vehicle excise, personal property, water bills, Municipal Lien Certificates, and Vital records online.

Dispose of your medications safely at Medication Takeback Day at the Cambridge Senior Center! The Cambridge Public Health Department, Cambridge Police Department, and Cambridge Council on Aging are hosting a Medication Takeback Event on Monday, October 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Annual, on premise licenses for restaurants, hotels & clubs are issued by the License Commission.