Cambridge New house Permit Cost

What does a new house permit cost?

See the published permit fee information BuildRules has verified for a new house project in Cambridge, Ontario, with the source and limits visible.

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Focused project answerLast verified Oct 29, 2026

Published fee information

City-issued 2026 simplified fee schedule, p.5: new single-detached/semi/row/townhouse/duplex construction is assessed at $1.65/ft², minimum $143. Separate zoning-review charges vary with new dwelling/infill classifications. For applicable new infill homes, the schedule also lists a $4,000 grading deposit per lot. These are not included in the quoted base building-permit component.

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 permit statement above comes from the linked municipal guidance. The preparation items below help define your scope; confirm the final application checklist, property constraints and any separate trade approvals with the municipality.

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Cambridge publishes a residential housing permit process with application forms, designer responsibility, site and grading information, and building drawings appropriate to the project.

2026 permit-fee evidence$1.65/sq. ft. for new house, $143 minimum

2026 City-issued fee schedule p.5: new house building-permit component. Zoning charges and potentially refundable grading deposit (new infill $4,000 per lot) are separate.

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Published municipal guidanceCheck the scope and stated conditions

Cambridge publishes a residential housing permit process with application forms, designer responsibility, site and grading information, and building drawings appropriate to the project.

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

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2026 permit-fee evidence$1.65/sq. ft. for new house, $143 minimum

2026 City-issued fee schedule p.5: new house building-permit component. Zoning charges and potentially refundable grading deposit (new infill $4,000 per lot) are separate.

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.

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