Community Development Administration provides support to the Department's six divisions (Planning, Development Services, Community Preservation, Community Filming and Event Permits, and Rent Stabilization) to implement City Council policy as directed by the City Manager.

Administration also provides clerical and customer service support to five of the city’s commissions: 

• Planning Commission
• Architectural Commission
• Design Review Commission
• Cultural Heritage Commission
• Rent Stabilization Commission

In addition, Administration is responsible for budget management, purchasing, records management coordination, accounting and administration of the Planning and Intelligence Units of the City's Emergency Operations Center.