Assistance
The City of Cambridge Relief and Recovery Programs, the Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund and Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Zero-Interest Loan program for small businesses, CDBG-CARES Act and ARPA programs are distributing over $6.6 million to Cambridge small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Variance or Special Permit
Some uses and/or developments of real property may require relief from the Board of Zoning Appeal (BZA).
BZA Fee Schedule
Provides the list of fees depending upon the category of relief being sought for a public hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeal.
Apply for a Variance or Special Permit
Some uses and/or developments of real property may require relief from the Board of Zoning Appeal (BZA). The BZA hears requests for Variances, Special Permits, Comprehensive Permits, and Appeals.
Businesses
We're working to communicate with the small business and artist communities on the potential local, state, and federal resources and relief related to COVID-19 and COVID-19 pandemic recovery.
Cambridge Non-Profit Recovery Fund
The Cambridge Non-profit Recovery Fund (Fund) is a special grant program providing relief to local eligible non-profit organizations heavily impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.