Community Development Department

We support Cambridge through sustainable economic growth that expands opportunity, increases quality of life, and creates a healthy environment for Cambridge residents.

Hours of operation

月曜日: 8:30 午前-8:00 午後

火曜日: 8:30 午前-5:00 午後

水曜日: 8:30 午前-5:00 午後

木曜日: 8:30 午前-5:00 午後

金曜日: 8:30 午前-12:00 午後

Contact

CDD Main Line
CDDat344@cambridgema.gov
617-349-4600

場所

City Hall Annex

344 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Cambridge, MA 02139
アメリカ合衆国

Mid Cambridge

Additional information

Our mission is to enhance the character and diversity of the city's neighborhoods and support sustainable economic growth that expands opportunities for residents, enables a high quality of life within the community, and contributes to a healthy environment.

Current programs

Utility Bill Helpline

Cambridge Energy Alliance, Community Development Department, and All in Energy

We can help you get to know if 're paying too much for your electricity bill and find the best programs for you to help you save money.

Low-Income Energy Programs

Cambridge Energy Alliance, Community Development Department, and All in Energy

We you make your home more energy-efficient and help to save you money on your utility costs if you qualify for our low-income programs.

SNAP Match Program

Community Development Department, Cambridge Public Health Department, Food For Free, Mass Farmers Markets, and Cambridge Community Foundation

Riverside The Port Baldwin

If you are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the SNAP Match program will double the value of your SNAP purchases at three Cambridge farmers markets.

Cambridge Housing Resources

City of Cambridge, DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC), and Community Development Department

The City of Cambridge can help address concerns and questions about housing resources, tenants, homeowners, landlords and property management companies, and court-related information.

Cambridge Energy-Savings Programs

Community Development Department and All in Energy

Our City programs connect renters, homeowners and landlords to resources that help save money on their utility bills while also addressing climate change through renewable energy and efficiency.

Second Grade Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Unit

Safe Routes to School and Community Development Department

The Safe Routes to School program offers a Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Unit to all 2nd grade students in Cambridge Public Schools.

Sixth Grade Advanced On-Bike Training

Safe Routes to School and Community Development Department

The Safe Routes to School program utilizes a city-owned fleet of child specific bikes to offer on-bike training to all 6th grade students in Cambridge Public Schools.

Housed In Cambridge Video Library

City of Cambridge, Community Development Department, and Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC)

Housed in Cambridge: Information to Open Doors webinar recordings.

Housed In Cambridge's Online Guide

Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC), Community Development Department, and Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP)

The guide is organized around six key themes: affordable housing, emergency housing, housing rights, legal and mediation services, safe & healthy homes, and financial assistance.

Housed In Cambridge

Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC), Community Development Department, and Cambridge Public Library

Housed In Cambridge: Information to Open Doors is a citywide campaign designed to educate and inform residents on housing opportunities and housing-related resources and services.

Show past programs.:

CANCELLED: Fair and Affordable Housing Open House

Community Development Department and Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC)

土, 4月 25 2020, All day

Mid Cambridge

Attend the Fair and Affordable Housing Open House event on Saturday, April 25, 2020 to learn about services and programs available in Cambridge that address a range of housing needs.

Upcoming events

Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Sessions

Community Development Department

月曜日, 4月 22 6午後 – 8午後

Join a virtual info session to learn about the City's Affordable Rental and Homeownership Programs

Show past events.:

Housed In Cambridge - Housing Rights Panel

Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC) and Community Development Department

The Cambridge Human Rights Commission and the Attorney General's Office will present on housing rights in Cambridge and statewide.

Healthy Aging & Cycling: Power Pedal

Cambridge Council on Aging and Community Development Department

West Cambridge

There is more to learn about bicycling than just pedaling! This skills clinic will help you brush up your bicycling skills as an older adult.

Housed In Cambridge Drop In Hours

Community Development Department, Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC), DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC), and Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Have a Housing or Housing Related Question? Drop in to Meet the Team and find out about Housing Resources in Cambridge! City Staff will be on hand to answer your questions and provide information.

Housed in Cambridge: Fair Housing and COVID 19

Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC), Community Development Department, and DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC)

This webinar will discuss the protections available to Cambridge residents, common types of housing discrimination complaints – particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Housed In Cambridge for Landlords, Property Managers and Realtors

DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC), Community Development Department, and Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC)

Find out about the ease and benefits of renting to a voucher holder and help ensure safe, affordable housing in our community.

Housed in Cambridge: Mastering Your Credit Score

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC), Just A Start, Community Development Department, and Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC)

Learn how to access your reports and credit score for free, along with a checklist of tasks to improve your score and advocate for yourself around your credit report.

Housed In Cambridge Drop-In Hours

Community Development Department, Cambridge Public Library, and Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC)

Mid Cambridge

Do you have a question related to housing? Drop in to meet the Housed in Cambridge team and find out about housing resources in Cambridge!

Housed In Cambridge - Food Pantries

Community Development Department, Cambridge Public Library, and Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC)

Do you want to learn about how to get fresh and nutritious food in Cambridge at no cost to you? Come learn how food pantries work.

Charles River Farmers Market at the Morse School

Community Development Department and Charles River Farmers Market Association

Cambridgeport

Come get some fresh produce at the weekly Cambridgeport Farmers Market.

Affordable Housing Information Session in Cambridge (Central Square Library)

Community Development Department

Cambridgeport

You are invited to learn about the City's Affordable Rental and Home Ownership Programs at an information session presented by the Housing Division of the Community Development Department.

CANCELLED: Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Session (Valente Library) CANCELLED

Community Development Department

Wellington Harrington

Join us in an upcoming housing information session to learn about the City of Cambridge's Affordable Rental and First-Time Homeownership programs.

PARK(ing) Day 2019

Community Development Department

Mid Cambridge, Neighborhood 9, and The Port

PARK(ing) Day 2019 will bring together over 85 community groups, non profit organizations, businesses, artists, and City of Cambridge programs to celebrate community and all things Cambridge.

CANCELLED: Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Sessions (City Hall Annex)

Community Development Department

Mid Cambridge

Learn about the eligibility requirements and application process for the City of Cambridge's Rental and Homeownership Programs

Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Sessions

Community Development Department

月曜日, 4月 22 6午後 – 8午後

Join a virtual info session to learn about the City's Affordable Rental and Homeownership Programs

Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Sessions (Margaret Fuller)

Community Development Department

The Port

Learn how to apply for the City of Cambridge's Rental and Homeownership Programs.

Housed in Cambridge: Fuel and Utility Assistance Programs

Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC) and Community Development Department

Join us for a free informational webinar to learn about discounts, financial assistance and weatherization programs available to help pay your utility bills, including heat and electricity, year-round

Housed in Cambridge: Subsidized Housing

Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC) and Community Development Department

Join us for a free informational webinar to learn about the application processes and eligibility for Subsidized Housing.

Housed in Cambridge: Housing Search Tips and Tools

Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC) and Community Development Department

Join us for a free informational webinar to help you get your housing applications documents in order and learn how to address potential barriers such as credit screening or CORI records.

Affiliated organizations

Cambridge Energy Alliance

Mid Cambridge

We are a service provided by the City of Cambridge to help residents, businesses, and institutions become more energy efficient and access renewable energy services.

Safe Routes to School

The goal of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is to increase the number of students who get to and from school by walking or biking.