PlainPermitDo I need a permit for a deck in Dallas, TX?
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No permit for decks not more than 30 in above grade and not over a basement or story. Higher decks need a permit.
What changes the answer
- More than 30 in above grade: permit required
Cost
Fee not extracted; see the Dallas permit fee schedule. Unverified, confirm locally
Where to apply
Official sources
“Construction of decks, platforms, walks, or driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story on single-family or duplex premises”
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Other projects in Dallas
- Fence permit
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