Deck permits in City of Puyallup: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a deck permit in City of Puyallup, Washington — when one is required, what it costs, how long review takes, what documents are required, and which inspections you can expect. Cited to Puyallup uses Accela ACA..
Free lookup, no account needed — your lot polygon, zoning, setbacks and overlays, cited to City of Puyallup's source.
When does a deck need a permit in City of Puyallup?
Permit required for uncovered decks >30in above grade OR decks serving the exit door required by IRC Section R311.4. Covered porches and patios also require permit (counted as additions).
How City of Puyallup adopted this rule
The threshold comes from the state code (WAC 51.51), which City of Puyallup adopts by reference in the provision quoted below.
“The city of Puyallup hereby adopts the following codes by reference, which are incorporated herein, as they currently exist or are hereafter amended: (1) The current edition of the International Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council in Chapter 51-50 WAC. The following appendix of the International Building Code is specifically adopted in its entirety: (a) Appendix E: Supplementary Accessibility Requirements.”Source ↗verified 2026-04-29
Required submittals
- site plan to scale
- foundation plan
- framing plan
- elevations
Inspection sequence
- footing
- framing
- final
Contractor specialties needed
general
Who can do this work in City of Puyallup?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout City of Puyallup and Pierce County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the deck permit with Puyallup uses Accela ACA., carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a City of Puyallup deck quote.
Notes & caveats
From Puyallup Building Permit Applications: "Uncovered decks that are more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point or serve the exit door required by Section R311.4. PMC amendment." Additionally: "Any addition to a single-family residence (covered porches, decks and patios)" requires a building permit.
Deck permit fee — Washington baseline, not City of Puyallup's own schedule
Worked example for a $18,000 deck project (building permit). Your actual fee scales with project valuation.
| Building permit fee | $293.25 |
| Plan review | $190.61 |
| WA state surcharge | $6.5 |
| Estimated total | $490.36 |
Most jurisdictions handle decks as field-inspection or simplified plan review. We have not read City of Puyallup's adopted fee schedule, so this is not City of Puyallup's fee: it walks the standard valuation table most Washington cities adopt by reference, as a rough guide. The real numbers are in City of Puyallup's fee schedule ↗. Impact/utility fees may apply separately.
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your City of Puyallup deck — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline/ECA/historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals (4).
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Puyallup uses Accela ACA. ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (Most jurisdictions handle decks as field-inspection or simplified plan review.) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
We pull deck permits in City of Puyallup every month. We prepare the drawings and submittals, file with Puyallup uses Accela ACA., handle reviewer comments, and build the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Deck permits in City of Puyallup — FAQ
When does a deck need a permit in City of Puyallup?
Permit required for uncovered decks >30in above grade OR decks serving the exit door required by IRC Section R311.4. Covered porches and patios also require permit (counted as additions).
How much does a deck permit cost in City of Puyallup?
For a $18,000 deck project, the estimated City of Puyallup permit fee is about $490.36 — building fee $293.25 + plan review $190.61 + surcharges. Fees scale with project valuation per the city schedule.