What does a plumbing / drain work permit cost?

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Focused project answerLast verified Oct 29, 2026

Published fee information

City-issued 2026 simplified fee schedule, pp.2 and 10: a stand-alone plumbing permit is $18 per fixture, minimum $107. The schedule states zoning-review fees are not charged for plumbing permits. This is a separate trade-permit class; confirm whether the plumbing work is already included in an associated building permit.

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Cambridge lists plumbing, drains and installation or repair of storm, sanitary or water services among work requiring a building permit.

2026 permit-fee evidence$18 per fixture, $107 minimum

2026 City-issued fee schedule pp.2,10: stand-alone plumbing permit class only; no zoning review for plumbing permits. Confirm separate vs integrated work scopes.

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Cambridge lists plumbing, drains and installation or repair of storm, sanitary or water services among work requiring a building permit.

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

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2026 permit-fee evidence$18 per fixture, $107 minimum

2026 City-issued fee schedule pp.2,10: stand-alone plumbing permit class only; no zoning review for plumbing permits. Confirm separate vs integrated work scopes.

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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