What does a garage / carport permit cost?

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Focused project answerLast verified Oct 29, 2026

Published fee information

City-issued 2026 simplified fee schedule, p.7: a permitted detached garage, shed or carport accessory to a single/semi/townhouse is assessed at $0.46/ft² of chargeable area, minimum $143; separate zoning review for accessory structures $25. Those are distinct components. Confirm permit trigger, project area and site-specific charges before budgeting.

Use this as a municipal-fee reference, not as the total project budget. Design, engineering, related applications and construction costs are separate.

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The City also states that structures larger than 10 m² or any structure containing plumbing require a building permit.

Garage / carportPermit required

Cambridge lists attached or detached garages and carports among typical projects requiring a building permit.

Structure sizePermit required over 10 m²

Cambridge states that structures larger than 10 square metres require a building permit.

PlumbingPermit required at any size

The City states that any structure containing plumbing requires a permit.

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Garage / carportPermit required

Cambridge lists attached or detached garages and carports among typical projects requiring a building permit.

Official sourceCity of CambridgeBuilding Permits · Permit triggers for structures, garages, openings and retaining walls

Verified2026-10-01Open proof

Structure sizePermit required over 10 m²

Cambridge states that structures larger than 10 square metres require a building permit.

Official sourceCity of CambridgeBuilding Permits · Permit triggers for structures, garages, openings and retaining walls

Verified2026-10-01Open proof

PlumbingPermit required at any size

The City states that any structure containing plumbing requires a permit.

Official sourceCity of CambridgeBuilding Permits · Permit triggers for structures, garages, openings and retaining walls

Verified2026-10-01Open proof

2026 permit-fee evidence$0.46/sq. ft., $143 minimum

2026 City-issued fee schedule p.7: garage/shed/carport accessory to a home, if permit required. Separate $25 zoning review; final requirements depend on site and scope.

Official sourceCity of Cambridge Building Services2026 Simplified Building Permit Fee Schedule (City-issued PDF supplied directly to BuildRules; publicly linked page is the Building Permits landing page) · Schedule effective January 1, 2026; pp. 1–2 (fee method), 5 (Group C), 7 (accessory structures), 8 (renovations), 9–11 (other permits). PDF attached to official city email of Oct 29; original attachment held privately.

Verified2026-10-29Open proof

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