Inspectional Services
The Inspectional Services Department (ISD) is responsible for the enforcement all laws and related City ordinances that pertain to the Massachusetts State Building Code and certain articles of the State Sanitary Code. ISD also enforces the Zoning Ordinance.
Broadway Section C Open House
Join the Department of Transportation to learn about proposed safety improvements on Broadway from Quincy St to Ellery St—an area directly adjacent to Cambridge Rindge and Latin School and the Main Library.
Teen Night Live Summer 2025
Cambridge teens ages 14–19 can participate in exciting skill-based workshops and field trips on weekday evenings from 6-9 p.m. at Cambridge Youth Centers.
Apply for a Building Permit
Building permits are issued by the Inspectional Services Department. Anyone seeking to construct, alter, repair, or demolish a structure must first obtain a building permit.
Get Help with Heating Bills!
Applications to the Fuel Assistance Program, which helps low-income residents pay their winter heating bills, will be accepted through May 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
A website that addresses the most frequently asked questions as it relates to the hiring process at the City of Cambridge.
October Climate Committee Meeting
The Cambridge Climate Committee (CCC) advises the City Manager on local climate change policy. This will be a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting.