Deck permit comparison — all cities
| City | State | Permit threshold (size / height) | Estimated fee range | Review timeline | Code edition | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | GA | >200 sq ft or >30" above grade | $150–$500 | 10–20 business days | Georgia State Minimum Standard Residential Code (IRC-based, | Atlanta permit portal |
| Austin | TX | >200 sq ft or >30" above grade | $200–$650 | 15 business days | 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) as adopted by the | Austin permit portal |
| Charlotte | NC | >200 sq ft or >30" above grade | $75–$350 | 10–15 business days | 2018 North Carolina Residential Code (NCRC) — based on the 2 | Charlotte permit portal |
| Dallas | TX | >200 sq ft or >30" above grade | $200–$500 | 7–10 business days | 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) as adopted by the | Dallas permit portal |
| Denver | CO | >200 sq ft or >30" above grade | $200–$600 | 10–15 business days (standard); over-the-counter same-day review available for eligible simple projects | 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) as adopted by the | Denver permit portal |
| Houston | TX | >200 sq ft or >30" above grade | $150–$450 | 7–10 business days | 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) as adopted by the | Houston permit portal |
| Jacksonville | FL | >30" above grade | $125–$450 | Up to 7 business days for straightforward residential review, plus revision time if comments are issued | 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition, including the Flori | Jacksonville permit portal |
| Nashville | TN | >200 sq ft or >30" above grade | $150–$450 | 10–15 business days | 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) as adopted by Tenn | Nashville permit portal |
| Phoenix | AZ | >200 sq ft or >30" above grade | $200–$500 | 10–15 business days (standard); over-the-counter same-day for eligible simple projects | 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) as adopted by the | Phoenix permit portal |
| Portland | OR | >200 sq ft or >30" above grade | $200–$600 | 5–15 business days (standard); Express Permit track available for eligible simple residential decks | Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) as adopted by the S | Portland permit portal |
| San Antonio | TX | >200 sq ft or >30" above grade | $150–$450 | 10–15 business days | 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) as adopted by the | San Antonio permit portal |
| Seattle | WA | >200 sq ft or >30" above grade | $250–$700 | 10–20 business days (standard); over-the-counter same-day review available for eligible simple projects | Washington State Building Code (WSBC) as adopted under WAC 5 | Seattle permit portal |
Fees and thresholds are estimates from official sources. Verify with your city before building.
City guides
- Atlanta, GA — Deck permit guide
- Austin, TX — Deck permit guide
- Charlotte, NC — Deck permit guide
- Dallas, TX — Deck permit guide
- Denver, CO — Deck permit guide
- Houston, TX — Deck permit guide
- Jacksonville, FL — Deck permit guide
- Nashville, TN — Deck permit guide
- Phoenix, AZ — Deck permit guide
- Portland, OR — Deck permit guide
- San Antonio, TX — Deck permit guide
- Seattle, WA — Deck permit guide
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Disclaimer: This page aggregates data from official city sources for informational purposes only, not legal advice. Permit rules, fees, and processes change. Verify with your city's permitting office before building.