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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Cambridge
The city states permits are required before construction-related work as listed above.
Required documents
- Building permit application; additional forms may include mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire, driveway, right-of-way utility, septic, sewer and water, backflow, subcontractor list, and property owner waiver.
- Building code
- City of Cambridge adopts the Minnesota State Building Code.
§ 03
Fee schedule
Cambridge building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Building permit fee schedule is valuation and project-type based. Examples on the schedule include roof repair $64, roofing $109, siding $109, window or door replacement $64 for 1 to 5 openings, and accessory structures $154.
02
Plan check fee
65 percent plan review may apply for many IRC and IBC permit types. For some permits the city publishes specific hourly plan review or investigation fees.
03
Permit fee formula
The city fee schedule includes valuation-based building permit tables and a 65 percent plan review for some permit classes. If work starts before permit issuance, the city may double the permit fee by collecting an investigation fee.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Fee schedule provides re-inspection and after-hours inspection pricing. The schedule also says some fees require a 65 percent plan review.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Cambridge permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Cambridge, MN? ▸
The city states permits are required before construction-related work as listed above.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Cambridge, MN? ▸
Building permit fees in Cambridge, MN are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Building permit fee schedule is valuation and project-type based. Examples on the schedule include roof repair $64, roofing $109, siding $109, window or door replacement $64 for 1 to 5 openings, and accessory structures $154.. Fees are calculated as: The city fee schedule includes valuation-based building permit tables and a 65 percent plan review for some permit classes. If work starts before permit issuance, the city may double the permit fee by collecting an investigation fee.. Plan check fee: 65 percent plan review may apply for many IRC and IBC permit types. For some permits the city publishes specific hourly plan review or investigation fees..
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Cambridge Building Department / Community Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.