Everything you need to know about getting a deck permit in Boise: fees, requirements, exemptions, and direct links to the Boise Planning and Development Services.
Permit Fees
Valuation-based: $913.09 for first $100,000 plus $5.17 per additional $1,000. Plan review fee: 20% of building permit fee.
Processing Time
Minor work a few days, larger projects several weeks.
Apply Online
Yes — via Boise PDS Online
Building Code
2018 IRC (Parts I-IV and IX, with Appendix Q and S)
Contact: (208) 608-7070
Decks not more than 30 inches above grade and not serving a required egress door are exempt per IRC R105.2.
If your deck does NOT meet all exemption criteria, you must obtain a permit before construction. Building without a required permit can result in fines, stop-work orders, and required demolition.
Review the exemption criteria above. If your deck exceeds any threshold, a permit is required.
You'll need a site plan, deck dimensions, framing details, and footing specifications. Check Boise's specific documentation requirements.
Apply through Boise PDS Online . Pay the permit fee at submission.
Once approved, post your permit visibly and schedule required inspections (typically footing, framing, and final).
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Data verified April 2026. Fees, processing times, and requirements are subject to change. Always confirm current information with Boise's Boise Planning and Development Services.