PlainPermit

Do I need a permit for a deck in Virginia Beach, VA?

Short answer: Yes, a permit is required for a deck in Virginia Beach, VA.

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Yes. Decks are listed among residential projects that need a building permit.

Cost

Fee not extracted; see Virginia Beach Permits & Inspections. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://planning.virginiabeach.gov/permits/building/residential-building-permits

Where to apply

City of Virginia Beach Permits & Inspections (online)

Permitting authority: City of Virginia Beach Planning Department, Permits & Inspections. Virginia uses a statewide building code (USBC); the City enforces it. Properties in the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area, flood zones or the Southern Rivers Watershed may need environmental approvals first. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“A building permit is required to build or alter a residential structure.”

Source: https://planning.virginiabeach.gov/permits/building/residential-building-permits

“Decks”

Source: https://planning.virginiabeach.gov/permits/building/residential-building-permits

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