PlainPermit

Do I need a permit for a deck in Louisville, KY?

Short answer: It depends on the details for a deck in Louisville, KY (for example: Attached, over 200 sq ft or over 30 in: permit).

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No permit for a detached deck up to 200 sq ft and no more than 30 in above grade that does not serve the required exit door. Attached or larger decks need a permit.

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Cost

Fee not extracted; see Louisville Metro permit fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review/permit-fees · All verified Louisville permit fees

Where to apply

Louisville Metro Office of Construction Review (homeowners apply in person; contractors online)

Permitting authority: Louisville Metro Office of Construction Review (Develop Louisville). Covers Louisville Metro (Jefferson County); some small cities inside Metro handle certain permits themselves. Plumbing permits are issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, not Metro. Homeowners must apply in person. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4.”

Source: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/construction-review/permits

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