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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Cambridge
City forms and guidance indicate permits are required for regulated development and placement activities, including certain home placement and related inspections.
Note: No published permit exemption list was located in the reviewed source.
Required documents
- Permit application form
- Photos
- Lot dimensions
- Home dimensions
- Setbacks
- Tax duplicate
- Certified appraisal
- Certified appraisals of nearby dwellings
- Building code
- Ohio Building Code
- Contractor requirements
- Manufactured home installation requires licensed installer supervision under Ohio law.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Complete the applicable permit application form.
- 02 Submit to the City of Cambridge office associated with economic/community development or the city engineer, depending on permit type.
- 03 City review and inspection authority proceeds through the city inspector/engineer process.
- 04 Permit is issued after review and any required approvals.
Source: City of Cambridge, Economic and Community Development Department ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Cambridge building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$25.00
02
Penalty (no permit)
Dumpster permit violation fine $50.00 per day
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Cambridge permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Cambridge, OH? ▸
City forms and guidance indicate permits are required for regulated development and placement activities, including certain home placement and related inspections.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Cambridge, OH? ▸
Building permit fees in Cambridge, OH are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25.00.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Cambridge, OH? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Cambridge, OH, follow these steps: 1. Complete the applicable permit application form. 2. Submit to the City of Cambridge office associated with economic/community development or the city engineer, depending on permit type. 3. City review and inspection authority proceeds through the city inspector/engineer process. 4. Permit is issued after review and any required approvals.
last verified April 2026
source City of Cambridge, Economic and Community Development Department ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Cambridge, Economic and Community Development Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.