Cambridge Shed Permit Checklist

Cambridge shed / accessory structure permit checklist

Use a project-specific shed / accessory structure permit checklist for Cambridge, Ontario: documents, next steps, source review date and official references.

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Focused project answerLast verified Oct 29, 2026

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4 items to prepare for this project.

This page is the submission checklist. For permit thresholds, size rules, zoning and the full project decision, use the main guide.

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Outside floor dimensions and total floor area
Number of storeys, intended use and plumbing
Distances to property lines and other structures
Written description separating replacement, relocation, new installation and structural work

What to do next

Record the scope: outside floor dimensions and total floor area.
Gather: number of storeys, intended use and plumbing.
Compare the exact scope with this municipal statement: Cambridge exempts a detached accessory structure of 15 square metres or less only when it is no more than one storey, storage-only and has no plumbing. Zoning and Building Code obligations still apply.
Ask which documents, fees and inspections apply to this exact scope; keep the written response with the project records.
Resolve approvals before committing to a construction start date.

Official sources behind this page

Published municipal guidanceCheck the scope and stated conditions

Cambridge exempts a detached accessory structure of 15 square metres or less only when it is no more than one storey, storage-only and has no plumbing. Zoning and Building Code obligations still apply.

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

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2026 permit-fee evidence$0.46/sq. ft., $143 minimum if a permit is required

2026 City-issued fee schedule p.7 for residential accessory sheds; $25 separate zoning review. Applies only to sheds that require a building permit; qualified small storage-only sheds may be exempt.

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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The main guide keeps the permit trigger, zoning questions, documents, fees, timing and next steps together.

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