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Apply for VA Healthcare

Available to all veterans who were granted an other than dishonorable discharge, provided that they meet other requirements listed under Considerations below.

Veterans Services 617-349-4760

Apply for VA Non-Service Pension

Pension is a benefit paid to wartime veterans who have limited or no income, and who are age 65 or older, or, if under 65, who are permanently and totally disabled, not due to their own willful misconduct.

Veterans Services 617-349-4760

Apply for/Renew a Dog License

Cambridge residents can apply for or renew their dog’s license online or download the paper application and renew via mail or in person, following instructions on the respective form.

Animal Commission 617-349-4376

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

Apply to DHSP Preschool Programs

The Department of Human Service Programs has seven high-quality preschools located throughout Cambridge. All DHSP preschools are full-time programs, operating 5 days a week and 12 months each year.

Human Service Programs 617-349-6200

Apply to Modify My Building Permit Application

Application to submit when modifying the scope of work or personnel (contractor, architect, etc.) for an existing Building Permit application with the City of Cambridge.

Inspectional Services 617-349-6100

Apply to the Cambridge Preschool Program

Overseen by the Cambridge Office of Early Childhood, the Cambridge Preschool Program is a mixed delivery system that provides access to high quality early education and care for all Cambridge 4 year-olds.

Human Service Programs 617-349-6200

Apply to the DHSP Afterschool Programs Lottery

The Dept. of Human Service Programs offers afterschool programs for Cambridge children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Open seats are filled by lottery.

Human Service Programs 617-349-6200

Become a Cambridge Police Cadet

Learn more about the Cambridge Police Cadet Program, what it takes to become a Cadet, the requirements, the application and selection process, benefits, background on the Department, and more.

Cambridge Police 617-349-3300

Become a Cambridge Police Officer

Learn more about what it takes to become a Cambridge Police Officer, the requirements, how to register for the civil service exam, how to best prepare, the selection process, the police academy, benefits, background on the Department, and more.

Cambridge Police 617-349-3300
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