Cambridge Wall removal Permit Cost

What does a wall removal / structural alteration permit cost?

See the published permit fee information BuildRules has verified for a wall removal / structural alteration 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, pp.2 and 8: permitted interior structural alterations (including load-bearing wall changes) fall under residential alterations/renovations at $0.50/ft² of actual affected work area, minimum $143. The schedule states that demolition of partitions as part of a broader renovation does not attract an additional separate charge. A zoning review amount may be extra and the residential classification must be confirmed before calculating a total.

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Published municipal guidanceCheck the scope and stated conditions

Cambridge lists interior structural alterations and adding or removing walls among typical permit-required projects. Have the proposed wall and structural scope classified before removal.

2026 permit-fee evidence$0.50/sq. ft. of altered area, $143 minimum

2026 City-issued fee schedule pp.2,8 for permitted residential interior renovations. Separate zoning classification is not yet confirmed. Alterations/demolition of partitions within a renovation do not create an automatic second demolition fee.

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Published municipal guidanceCheck the scope and stated conditions

Cambridge lists interior structural alterations and adding or removing walls among typical permit-required projects. Have the proposed wall and structural scope classified before removal.

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

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2026 permit-fee evidence$0.50/sq. ft. of altered area, $143 minimum

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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