Based on the information provided, here are the documents you’ll need to submit with your application:

• Required Documents Checklist
• Site Plan
• Deck Plan
• Deck Cross Section
• Public Tree Disclosure Statement

To help you prepare, please refer to the Uncovered Deck Required Documents Checklist. It outlines all required documents and provides guidance on what each drawing should include.

Once you’ve gathered all the necessary documents, you can submit your application:

Online at apply.calgary.ca or In-person at the Planning Services Centre

Estimated Uncovered Deck Permit fees: $755.92

Development Permit Fee: $550

Building Permit Fee: $205.92

Based on the information provided, here are the documents you’ll need to submit with your application:

• Required Documents Checklist
• Site Plan
• Deck Plan
• Deck Cross Section

To help you prepare, please refer to the Uncovered Deck Required Documents Checklist. It outlines all required documents and provides guidance on what each drawing should include.

Once you’ve gathered all the necessary documents, you can submit your application: Online at apply.calgary.ca or In-person at the Planning Services Centre

Estimated Uncovered Deck Permit fees: $205.92

Building Permit Fee: $198

Building Safety Codes Fee: $7.92

Permit needed

If your uncovered deck is higher than 0.6m (2’-0”) above grade at any point, a building permit will be required for any of the following scenarios:

• You are building a new deck
• You are replacing, rebuilding, or extending an existing deck
• You are replacing any structural components of an existing deck
• You are adding stairs to an existing deck

If your deck has a pergola or roof:

• If the roof is attached to your house, it is considered an addition. Review the additions page for more information.
• If the roof is not attached to your house, it is considered an accessory residential building. Review the Garage, shed and greenhouse page for more information.

Permit not needed

You do not require a permit if:

• Your deck is uncovered and less than 0.6m (2’-0”) above grade at any point

Commercial Multi-family

You must apply for a Commercial Multifamily permit

Adding a pergola, roof or gazebo to a deck

If the roof is attached to your house, it is considered an addition. Review additions the page to apply for your permit. 

If the roof is not attached to your house, it is considered an accessory residential building. Review the Garage, shed and greenhouse page to apply for your permit.

Deck extensions

For extending decks, Include the existing post, beam and joist details in your drawings. Highlight the proposed deck extension.