PlainPermit

Do I need a permit for a deck in Atlanta, GA?

Short answer: Yes, a permit is required for a deck in Atlanta, GA.

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Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.
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Yes. New decks are a commonly permitted project. Non-structural deck repairs are exempt.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see the Office of Buildings fee schedule. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/city-planning/zoning-development-permitting-services/getting-started-with-our-zd-p-services

Where to apply

City of Atlanta Department of City Planning, Office of Buildings (Accela Citizen portal)

Permitting authority: City of Atlanta Department of City Planning, Office of Buildings. Atlanta exempts repair work valued under $10,000 (for exterior work on Chapter 20 landmark or historic-district properties, only repairs under $2,500). New construction is not a repair. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“Commonly-permitted projects include:”

Source: https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/city-planning/zoning-development-permitting-services/getting-started-with-our-zd-p-services

“One (1) & Two (2) Family Residence - Deck / Balcony / Porch / Screened Porch”

Source: https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/city-planning/zoning-development-permitting-services/getting-started-with-our-zd-p-services

“Non-structural porch or deck repairs”

Source: https://www.atlantaga.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/54714/637834584756400000

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