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Short-term rental (STR) refers to the rental of any dwelling unit or bedroom as residential accommodation for a duration of less than 30 consecutive days.

The Cambridge Housing Authority, a long-time partner of the City, invests in Cambridge families and provides enhanced support to almost 10% of the city population.

View meeting notices for our commissions. Meeting notices include upcoming public hearing cases. For a more detailed agenda, go to our Agendas page.

In 2022, Cambridge Police Department began a complete review and re-write of its policies, procedures, rules, and regulations through the lens of procedural justice. The Department committed to a multi-year process to seek accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). This accreditation is considered the gold standard in law enforcement and mirrors the department’s mission of procedurally just policing.

In 2022, Cambridge Police Department began a complete review and re-write of its policies, procedures, rules, and regulations through the lens of procedural justice. The Department committed to a multi-year process to seek accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). This accreditation is considered the gold standard in law enforcement and mirrors the department’s mission of procedurally just policing.

Cambridge 3D has come a long way in 10 years. Explore the Cambridge 3D Story web scene to see all of these visualizations in one place.

The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of street closures and traffic impacts August 24 due to the Everybody Gotta Eat Cookout.

Heading Home, Inc., purchased a single-family home at 115-117 Rindge Avenue and converted it to 14 supportive SRO units for disabled, formerly homeless women.

Cambridge Police Detectives are seeking the assistance of the public with identifying the individuals pictured with regard to an on-going and active firearms investigation.

CPD participated in the City of Cambridge’s candlelight vigil on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. outside City Hall. The annual vigil honors the Massachusetts women, men, and children who have tragically lost their lives to domestic violence since last October. Local domestic violence prevention agencies will have resources for survivors and information for the community on how to recognize and talk about domestic violence.