Fingerprint Services
The Cambridge Police Department offers general fingerprint services for City of Cambridge residents only.
Trend Analysis Report
MESSAGE TO ALL CITY EMPLOYEES ON THE RELEASE OF THE RHP REPORT, trend analysis report
Annual Affordable Housing Stock Update for 2025
CDD has completed its annual update to the stock of affordable housing units in the city. There are now 9,021 affordable housing units in the city, a net increase of 90 affordable units from the 2024 total of 8,931 units.
Animal Commission
The Cambridge Animal Commission facilitates programs for animal control and welfare in the city.
Office of the Housing Liaison
The Housing Liaison to the City Manager was established in 2019 to augment the work of the Community Development Department (CDD) and the Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) in addressing the affordable housing crisis in the City.
Parks and Playgrounds
CDD's Community Planning Division conducts open space planning throughout the city and oversees major design, construction and renovation projects for Cambridge's parks and playgrounds. Community Planning staff also frequently consult with City departments and other groups on open space projects.