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Apply for a Block Party Permit A block party is a community event hosted on a City street by a group of neighbors, a non-profit organization, or an association. During a block party, a portion a single block is closed to through traffic.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Apply for a Dumpster Permit A Dumpster Permit allows you to reserve curb space for the purpose of temporarily placing a dumpster on a City street for moving debris or garbage from a construction site. Dumpster permits are issued for a maximum of two spaces.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Apply for a Moving Container or Crate Permit A Moving Container/Crate Permit allows you to reserve curb space for the purpose of placing a crate or container on a City street while moving goods in or out of a building. These permits are issued for three consecutive days.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Apply for a Moving Van Permit A Moving Van Permit allows you to reserve curb space for the purpose of parking a vehicle on a City street while moving goods in or out of a building. Moving Van Permits can be issued for a maximum of three consecutive days.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Apply for a Non-Resident Parking Permit We offer parking permits to people who do not reside in Cambridge for a limited number of reasons.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Apply for a Street Occupancy Permit We offer different types of Street Occupancy Permits, which allow you to reserve space on the street for various reasons.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Apply for a Valet Permit Businesses can apply for valet parking spaces.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Apply for Tool Truck Permit A Tool Truck Permit reserves space for a specified length of time to park contractors' vehicles while doing construction in Cambridge.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Apply for/Renew a Parking Permit Parking permits allow residents and visitors to park in areas designated "Parking by Permit Only," on a first-come, first-served basis.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Dispute a Parking Ticket A Cambridge parking ticket must be paid or disputed within 21 days to avoid late penalties. If you feel that a ticket was issued in error, you may file a dispute.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Get a Boot Removed Your vehicle is eligible to be booted if you have five or more unpaid parking tickets that are more than 21 days old.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Learn about Vision Zero Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Look up Towed Vehicle Look up a recently towed vehicle by the license plate number or by make and model.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Park a Car in Cambridge Information for residents and visitors about parking a car in Cambridge.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Pay a Parking Ticket Parking tickets may be paid online, over the phone, through the mail, or in person at the Department of Traffic, Parking, and Transportation offices.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Report a Damaged Bike Rack Report a broken or damaged bike rack to the city using our online portal SeeClickFix.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Request a Disability Parking Space Cambridge residents who have a disability plate or placard may file an application for a disability space adjacent to their homes.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Submit a Traffic Signal or Sign Complaint Report an issue with a traffic signal or traffic sign to the city using our online portal or mobile app, SeeClickFix	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
Towed Vehicles Vehicles are most commonly towed because they were parked in areas with "No Parking" signs or on snow emergency routes.	Traffic, Parking, and Transportation 617-349-4700
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.	Inspectional Services 617-349-6100
Apply for a Curb Cut Anyone wanting to make or change a cut in the curb of the street, such as in constructing, moving or removing a driveway must first obtain a permit from the City of Cambridge.	Inspectional Services 617-349-6100
Apply for a Garage, Flammables or Garage with Flammables License Garage, Flammables or Garage with Flammables Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission and governed by Massachusetts General Law ch. 148 sec. 13 & 56. It takes approximately four to six weeks for the application to be processed, and if approved, the license to be issued.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for a Jitney Permit Jitney Permits are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for a One-Day Alcohol and Entertainment License In an effort to streamline processes and increase transparency, the License Commission has created an application for the following requests: one-day alcohol licenses, one-day entertainment licenses, and one-day alcohol and entertainment licenses.	License Commission 617-349-6140
Apply for a Pole & Conduit Permit Pole & Conduit Permits are issued by the Pole and Conduit Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
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.	Inspectional Services 617-349-6100
Apply for an Open Air Parking License Open Air Parking Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission.	License Commission 617-349-6140
File a Crash Report Learn the steps you need to take to file a crash report.	Cambridge Police 617-349-3300
Film Shoot in the City of Cambridge If you are planning to film in the City of Cambridge, you must complete the Filming Request Form.	Public Works 617-349-4800
Obtain a Temporary Disability Parking Permit Temporary Disability Parking Permit program affords Cambridge residents with disabilities equal opportunities to avail themselves of public parking.	Human Service Programs 617-349-6200
Pay or View a Bill Online View and pay their real estate, motor vehicle excise, personal property, water bills, Municipal Lien Certificates, and Vital records online.	Finance 617-349-4220
Report an Issue via SeeClickFix Report a non-emergency Issue via SeeClickFix	Cambridge Police 617-349-3300
Submit a Service Request SeeClickFix is your direct connection for commonly requested City services	Public Works 617-349-4800
Submit a Taxi Complaint or Compliment Report a complaint or compliment to the city using our online portal or mobile app, SeeClickFix.	License Commission 617-349-6140
View Five Year Street and Sidewalk Plan Our approach emphasizes streets designed and operated for users of all ages and abilities.	Public Works 617-349-4800
View Snow Center The Cambridge Snow Center keeps the public informed of winter storm service impacts, parking ban information and general storm information.	Public Works 617-349-4800

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