Everything you need to know about getting a deck permit in Wichita: fees, requirements, exemptions, and direct links to the MABCD (Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department).
Permit Fees
$0.30 per square foot for deck area. Plan review fee is 60% of building permit fee.
Processing Time
10-15 business days for plan review.
Apply Online
Yes — via MABCD Permits
Building Code
2018 IRC (Wichita-Sedgwick County Unified Building and Trade Code)
Contact: 316-660-1840
Decks/porches 30 inches or less above grade, without overhead structures, and not over a basement may be exempt.
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 Wichita's specific documentation requirements.
Apply through MABCD 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 Wichita's MABCD (Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department).