Everything you need to know about getting a deck permit in Lubbock: fees, requirements, exemptions, and direct links to the Lubbock Building Safety.
Permit Fees
Fees established in annual budget per Section 1.03.004 of Lubbock Code.
Processing Time
Contact Building Safety for timelines.
Apply Online
Yes — via Lubbock Building Safety
Building Code
2021 IRC with Lubbock amendments (including appendices AA-AD, AG, AN, AP)
Contact: 806-775-3159
Decks not exceeding 200 sq ft, not more than 30 inches above grade, not attached to dwelling, not serving exit door are exempt per 2021 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 Lubbock's specific documentation requirements.
Apply through Lubbock Building Safety . 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 Lubbock's Lubbock Building Safety.