Building permits — Cambridge, Ontario

Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?

In the City of Cambridge, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Municipal Fees & Charges By-law 25-079 — Building Permit Fees, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, change of use, demolition, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing or drainage work. Permit fees: Per sq. ft. for construction, flat fees for categories, and minimum fee $143.00. Fines: Special Permit Fee: regular permit fee plus 100% additional, maximum $9,180.00; Re-inspection Fee: $100.00.

Municipal Fees & Charges By-law 25-079 — Building Permit Fees adopted bylaw
permit required for Construction, change of use, demolition, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing or drainage work. Special Permit Fee
fee basis Per sq. ft. for construction, flat fees for categories, and minimum fee $143.00. Schedule "A" - Building Permit Fees
fine range Special Permit Fee: regular permit fee plus 100% additional, maximum $9,180.00; Re-inspection Fee: $100.00. Schedule "A" - Building Permit Fees
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Sets building permit fees incl. conditional building permits, new housing/apartment construction (per unit/building), residential/non-residential alterations, and file search fees for building permit records.

Machine-readable: building-permits.json · Official website: http://www.cambridge.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-25 · Building permits across Ontario · Building permits in other municipalities