Cambridge City, IN - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Town of Cambridge City; the code also references incorporated and unincorporated jurisdictional areas in its zoning structure

Department

Town of Cambridge City Building Code Inspector / Zoning and Subdivision Planning Administration / Public Works Superintendent for excavations

Address

127 North Foote Street, Cambridge City, IN 47327

Phone

765-478-3522 for the clerk office; 765-478-5611 for public works

Email

cctownclerk@comcast.net , cambridgecity@comcast.net

Website

https://www.cambridgecity.in.gov/

Application Process

Source: Town of Cambridge City Building Code Inspector / Zoning and Subdivision Planning Administration / Public Works Superintendent for excavations

General Requirements

Required Documents

• ordinance text requires application forms, plans, lot dimensions, building size and height, use, and, where applicable, county health and highway approvals

Building code

Cambridge City has a local building code chapter and fee table; the exact external code adoption edition was not isolated in the reviewed excerpts

Fees

Minimum permit fee

building permit fees in Chapter 153 include $15 single inspection fee categories; excavation permit fee is $25

Permit fee formula

Chapter 153 fee table lists permit fee by occupancy and required inspections, for example one- or two-family dwelling detached is 4 inspections at $15 each for a $60 permit fee

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Cambridge City Building Code Inspector / Zoning and Subdivision Planning Administration / Public Works Superintendent for excavations to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Typical inspection sequence: inspections follow permit issuance; the Building Code Inspector makes or causes inspections after issuance

Additional Resources

• Building code: Cambridge City has a local building code chapter and fee table; the exact external code adoption edition was not isolated in the reviewed excerpts
• Floodplain review
• Town home page
• License lookup guide: Indiana Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Indiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Indiana hub: Indiana Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Cambridge City Building Permit FAQ

How much does a building permit cost in Cambridge City, IN?

The minimum permit fee is building permit fees in Chapter 153 include $15 single inspection fee categories; excavation permit fee is $25. Fees are calculated as: Chapter 153 fee table lists permit fee by occupancy and required inspections, for example one- or two-family dwelling detached is 4 inspections at $15 each for a $60 permit fee.

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