Permit Resource Center

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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Cities across North, Central, and East Texas plus southern Oklahoma.

20 cities

Addison, TX

Dallas County

Usually required

A building permit is normally required for an attached deck, any deck walking surface more than 30 inches above grade, and for any roofed patio cover or pergola. Setback, easement, and HOA review usually apply. Check with your city, and we'll assist you with the permit process.

Balch Springs, TX

Dallas County

Usually required

A building permit is normally required for an attached deck, any deck walking surface more than 30 inches above grade, and for any roofed patio cover or pergola. Setback, easement, and HOA review usually apply. Check with your city, and we'll assist you with the permit process.

Carrollton, TX

Dallas County

Usually required

A building permit is normally required for an attached deck, any deck walking surface more than 30 inches above grade, and for any roofed patio cover or pergola. Setback, easement, and HOA review usually apply. Check with your city, and we'll assist you with the permit process.

Cedar Hill, TX

Dallas County

Usually required

A building permit is normally required for an attached deck, any deck walking surface more than 30 inches above grade, and for any roofed patio cover or pergola. Setback, easement, and HOA review usually apply. Check with your city, and we'll assist you with the permit process.

Coppell, TX

Dallas County

Usually required

A building permit is normally required for an attached deck, any deck walking surface more than 30 inches above grade, and for any roofed patio cover or pergola. Setback, easement, and HOA review usually apply. Check with your city, and we'll assist you with the permit process.

Dallas, TX

Dallas County

Usually required

Decks over 30 inches above grade require a permit, and all covered patios require a permit; Dallas follows Appendix AH (Patio Covers) of the 2021 Residential Code with local amendments. Typical fees: roughly $150-$500.

Sustainable Development & Construction - Building Inspection

214-948-4480 City permit page

DeSoto, TX

Dallas County

Usually required

A building permit is normally required for an attached deck, any deck walking surface more than 30 inches above grade, and for any roofed patio cover or pergola. Setback, easement, and HOA review usually apply. Check with your city, and we'll assist you with the permit process.

Duncanville, TX

Dallas County

Usually required

A building permit is normally required for an attached deck, any deck walking surface more than 30 inches above grade, and for any roofed patio cover or pergola. Setback, easement, and HOA review usually apply. Check with your city, and we'll assist you with the permit process.

Farmers Branch, TX

Dallas County

Usually required

A building permit is normally required for an attached deck, any deck walking surface more than 30 inches above grade, and for any roofed patio cover or pergola. Setback, easement, and HOA review usually apply. Check with your city, and we'll assist you with the permit process.

Garland, TX

Dallas County

Usually required

A building permit is required for attached or detached patio and porch covers; deck permits are triggered by height over 30 inches, attachment to the house, or a roof. At-grade ground patios are usually exempt.

Building Inspections

City permit page

Grand Prairie, TX

Dallas County

Permit required

All residential deck, patio, and porch structures, regardless of size, require an approved permit from Building Inspections under the 2021 IRC with NCTCOG amendments.

Building Inspections Division

972-237-8230 City permit page

Irving, TX

Dallas County

Usually required

A permit is required for decks greater than 200 sq ft or over 30 inches in height; all patio covers require a permit regardless of size.

Inspections Department

City permit page

Lake Dallas, TX

Denton County

Usually required

A building permit is normally required for an attached deck, any deck walking surface more than 30 inches above grade, and for any roofed patio cover or pergola. Setback, easement, and HOA review usually apply. Check with your city, and we'll assist you with the permit process.

Lancaster, TX

Dallas County

Usually required

A building permit is normally required for an attached deck, any deck walking surface more than 30 inches above grade, and for any roofed patio cover or pergola. Setback, easement, and HOA review usually apply. Check with your city, and we'll assist you with the permit process.

Mesquite, TX

Dallas County

Usually required

A building permit is normally required for an attached deck, any deck walking surface more than 30 inches above grade, and for any roofed patio cover or pergola. Setback, easement, and HOA review usually apply. Check with your city, and we'll assist you with the permit process.

Richardson, TX

Dallas County

Usually required

A building permit is normally required for an attached deck, any deck walking surface more than 30 inches above grade, and for any roofed patio cover or pergola. Setback, easement, and HOA review usually apply. Check with your city, and we'll assist you with the permit process.

Rowlett, TX

Dallas County

Usually required

A building permit is normally required for an attached deck, any deck walking surface more than 30 inches above grade, and for any roofed patio cover or pergola. Setback, easement, and HOA review usually apply. Check with your city, and we'll assist you with the permit process.

Sachse, TX

Dallas County

Usually required

A building permit is normally required for an attached deck, any deck walking surface more than 30 inches above grade, and for any roofed patio cover or pergola. Setback, easement, and HOA review usually apply. Check with your city, and we'll assist you with the permit process.

Seagoville, TX

Dallas County

Usually required

A building permit is normally required for an attached deck, any deck walking surface more than 30 inches above grade, and for any roofed patio cover or pergola. Setback, easement, and HOA review usually apply. Check with your city, and we'll assist you with the permit process.

Sunnyvale, TX

Dallas County

Usually required

A building permit is normally required for an attached deck, any deck walking surface more than 30 inches above grade, and for any roofed patio cover or pergola. Setback, easement, and HOA review usually apply. Check with your city, and we'll assist you with the permit process.

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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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