Austin, TX
Travis County
Detached decks 200 sq ft or less and 30 inches or lower above grade are exempt, and ground-level patios are exempt; covered patios and patio covers require a permit. Typical fees: roughly $600-$1,320 for decks.
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Deck Permit Requirements by City
Deck, pergola, and patio cover permit rules for 258+ cities across Texas and Oklahoma. Search your city below — and remember, on every BenchMark build we'll assist you with the permit process from start to finish.
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We will help with the plans and sketches for your permit.
Built to code
Footings, ledger attachment, and railings framed to current IRC standards.
250-mile service area
Cities across North, Central, and East Texas plus southern Oklahoma.
1 city
Usually required
We'll assist you with the permit process
Permit rules change and every city reads the code a little differently. Everything here is a starting point — always confirm with your city. We will help with the plans and sketches for your permit.
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