Deck permits in Puyallup: fees, timeline & requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know about pulling a deck permit in 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 Development & Permitting Services.
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When does a deck need a permit in 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 Puyallup adopted this rule
The threshold comes from the state code (WAC 51.51), which 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 contractor
Who can do this work in Puyallup?
Kolmo Construction is a licensed Washington general contractor — KOLMOL*753JS, active through April 10, 2027, bonded and insured — working throughout Puyallup and Pierce County. Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files the deck permit with Puyallup Development & Permitting Services, carries the project through review and inspections, and performs the construction. Call (206) 410-5100 for a 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 estimate in Puyallup
Worked example for an $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 | $6.50 |
| Estimated total | $490.36 |
Puyallup prices a deck's building permit on the value of the work: $25 up to $500, $25 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each $100 more up to $2,000, $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14 for each $1,000 more up to $25,000, and $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each $1,000 more up to $50,000, with plan review added as set in the schedule's Exhibit A (2026 Municipal Fee Schedule). Apply through Puyallup's online permit system, CityView (permits.puyallupwa.gov/
How to apply yourself
- 1. Confirm your parcel's zoning & overlays. Run an address lookup for your deck in Puyallup — we'll pull your specific lot polygon, zoning, setbacks, and any shoreline, critical-area or historic overlays.
- 2. Assemble submittals: the 4 documents under Required submittals above.
- 3. Submit through the city portal: Puyallup Development & Permitting Services ↗
- 4. Track review. Respond to reviewer comments promptly.
- 5. Pay issuance fees (about $490 for an $18,000 project) and pick up the permit. Inspection card travels with the job.
Or have Kolmo do it
Kolmo prepares the drawings and submittals, files with Puyallup Development & Permitting Services, handles reviewer comments, and builds the project.
Licensed WA general contractor KOLMOL*753JS · bonded & insured
Deck permits in Puyallup — FAQ
When does a deck need a permit in 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 Puyallup?
For a $18,000 deck project, the estimated Puyallup permit fee is about $490.36 (building fee $293.25 + plan review $190.61 + surcharges) from Puyallup's adopted fee schedule. Land use, fire and engineering review, intake, impact and utility fees, where they apply, are charged separately.