Deck Permits in California (2026)
Deck permit requirements in California vary by city and county. Select your city below for specific requirements, fees, and permit portal links.
California Cities with Verified Data
San Jose
Plan review: approximately 2-3 weeks
Los Angeles
Express Permit (simple projects, no plan check): same day
San Francisco
Over-the-Counter (OTC) eligible deck projects: same day or within a few days
San Diego
Rapid Review (formerly OTC) available at no additional cost for qualifying projects
Sacramento
Decks may qualify for minimal plan review which speeds processing
Fresno
10-15 business days for residential permits
Oakland
2-4 weeks for simple residential projects
Long Beach
Simple/minor projects may be issued same-day over the counter
Bakersfield
2-4 weeks typical for residential building permits
Anaheim
Up to 30 business days for initial plan review; up to 15 for resubmittals
Santa Ana
Some permits issue same-day over the counter
Riverside
Initial completeness check: 1-3 business days
Stockton
Contact Permit Center for current processing times
Irvine
Initial review: ~2 business days