PlainPermitDo I need a permit for a deck in Phoenix, AZ?
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Uncovered decks and platforms not more than 30 in above grade (not over a basement/story below) are exempt; higher decks or covered decks need a permit.
What changes the answer
- 30 in or less above grade
- No roof covering
- Not over any basement or story below; not part of an accessible route
Cost
Valuation-based (Table A, effective 1/20/2026): $195 base for $1-$1,000; $195 + $12 per additional $1,000 to $10,000; $303 + $10 per $1,000 from $10,001-$50,000.
Where to apply
Official sources
“Platforms, sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or story below and which are not part of an accessible route. Commentary: Decks, sport courts and other similar uses with no roof covering shall also be included in this exception.”
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