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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Cambridge City
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
§ 03
Fee schedule
Cambridge City building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
building permit fees in Chapter 153 include $15 single inspection fee categories; excavation permit fee is $25
02
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 periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
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Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Typical sequence: inspections follow permit issuance; the Building Code Inspector makes or causes inspections after issuance
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Cambridge City permits
01 How much does a building permit cost in Cambridge City, IN? ▸
Building permit fees in Cambridge City, IN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
last verified April 2026
source Town of Cambridge City Building Code Inspector / Zoning and Subdivision Planning Administration / Public Works Superintendent for excavations ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Cambridge City Building Code Inspector / Zoning and Subdivision Planning Administration / Public Works Superintendent for excavations before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.