Everything you need to know about getting a deck permit in Savannah: fees, requirements, exemptions, and direct links to the Savannah Building Permits.
Permit Fees
$75,000+: $8.00 per $1,000 valuation. Minimum fee: $40 plus $5 technology fee.
Processing Time
Permit Specialist calls when review is complete.
Apply Online
Yes — via Savannah Permits
Building Code
2018 IRC and 2018 IBC with Georgia State amendments
Decks not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade per Georgia-amended 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 Savannah's specific documentation requirements.
Apply through Savannah Permits . 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 Savannah's Savannah Building Permits.