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Cape Coral, FL / Deck

Deck cost in Cape Coral, FL

Typical cost: $13,133 (range $8,755 to $17,510)

Typical all-in

$13,133

Job cost only. The city has not published the permit fee, so that line is blank.

Low
$8,755
Typical
$13,133
High
$17,510

Walking surface only. A 16 by 20 deck is 320 sqft.

Breakdown

Labor (allocated)$6,567
Materials (allocated)$6,566
Job subtotal$13,133
PermitBlank
All-in typical$13,133

Labor is adjusted for construction wages in this metro. Materials stay at the national figure. This is an estimate, not a contractor quote.

A typical attached deck we price is 16×20 (320 sf).

A typical deck in Cape Coral, FL is about $13,133. The city has not published a permit fee for this job, so that line is blank.

What we assumed

We price Deck in Cape Coral, FL at 16×20 = 320 sf.

When a published schedule is a valuation formula, the documented assumed valuation is $12,000 typical ($8,000 low, $19,200 high); not a city-assessed value. Mid-range 2026 job band for a typical 16×20 attached deck.

Typical-job spec 16x20 = 320 sf noted; no official yard-deck line to apply.

Cost details

Cost by size

SizeAll-in typicalPermit
200 sf$8,208Blank
16×20 = 320 sf (typical)$13,133Blank
400 sf$16,416Blank

All-in at this size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.

What moves the price

What changes the total

  • Size is the deck surface area. The size table lists the low, typical, and high.
  • Labor for Deck in Cape Coral, FL is adjusted for local construction wages.
  • The permit fee is not listed on the city schedule, so that line is blank.

Compare deck across metros

All-in at the typical job size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.
CityAll-in typicalPermitOpen
Charlotte, NC$13,704$182.41Open
Seattle, WA$17,907$1,059Open
Denver, CO$14,933$172.50Open
Nashville, TN$13,843$91Open
Atlanta, GA$13,855$175Open
Austin, TX$14,041$577.39Open
Phoenix, AZ$14,585$646Open
Tucson, AZ$13,657$337.49Open
Portland, OR$16,332$102.69Open
Raleigh, NC$13,784$248Open
Tacoma, WA$17,369$521Open
St. Louis, MO$15,467$145Open

Other home projects in Cape Coral, FL

All-in at the typical job size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.
JobAll-in typicalPermitOpen
Roof replacement$8,778$102.50Open
HVAC replacement$7,206$102.50Open
Deck$13,133BlankThis page
Kitchen remodel$28,904$224.40Open

Questions about this estimate

How much does deck cost in Cape Coral, FL?
Typical job cost is about $13,133. Local permit fee not listed yet.
Is a permit required for Deck in Cape Coral, FL?
Yes. City of Cape Coral Department of Community Development, Permitting Services requires a permit for a typical Deck in Cape Coral, FL. The fee itself is not listed yet from the official schedule, so that line stays blank. City of Cape Coral.
What is included in this Deck estimate for Cape Coral, FL?
The estimate is labor adjusted for local wages in Cape Coral, FL, plus materials at the national figure, at the typical size in the table above. The permit line is blank, so the all-in figure is job cost only; we do not guess a city fee.
Why might the Cape Coral permit fee differ from this typical figure?
We do not have a typical dollar from the official Cape Coral, FL schedule, so we do not show a fee. City of Cape Coral. Confirm the current line with City of Cape Coral Department of Community Development, Permitting Services.
How is the typical permit fee calculated for Deck in Cape Coral, FL?
Typical-job spec 16x20 = 320 sf noted; no official yard-deck line to apply.
What project value is this Deck permit fee based on in Cape Coral, FL?
Project values used only for the permit formula (not your total cost): low $8,000, typical $12,000, high $19,200.

Permit in Cape Coral

Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026

The permit line for Deck in Cape Coral, FL is blank because the city has not published a fee for this job.

City of Cape Coral. The January 1, 2026 miscellaneous schedule has Pool Deck Addition $361 (a pool deck, not a yard deck), Gazebo $427, and Slabs-Residential $113. No residential yard-deck / uncovered-deck dollar line was extracted. A fixed dollar amount is not listed.

Typical-job spec 16x20 = 320 sf noted; no official yard-deck line to apply.

Source on file: City of Cape Coral Miscellaneous Permit Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2026).

Assumed project value

These are the official valuations used when the schedule scales with project value. Not a quote.
BandAssumed project value
Low$8,000
Typical$12,000
High$19,200

Process

Does a typical Deck in Cape Coral, FL need a permit?
A typical Deck in Cape Coral, FL is listed as requiring a permit. City of Cape Coral.
Who issues the permit in Cape Coral, FL, and where do I apply?
City of Cape Coral Department of Community Development, Permitting Services issues permits for Deck in Cape Coral, FL. Apply at https://www.capecoral.gov/department/community_development/customer_service-permitting/fees.php.

Schedule FAQ

Which official schedule is this Deck fee based on in Cape Coral, FL?
The official typical for Deck in Cape Coral, FL cites City of Cape Coral Miscellaneous Permit Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2026) (retrieved Sep 1, 2026).
What local fee-schedule notes are on file for Deck in Cape Coral, FL?
Miscellaneous Permit Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2026: Air Conditioning Change Out $100 (2.5% FBC surcharge); Roofing Miscellaneous $100.

Citations

  1. How Much Does It Cost to Build a Deck? [2026 Data] Retrieved Aug 13, 2026. Average $8,316; $4,340–$12,652; $30–$60/sf; labor $15–$35/sf.
  2. City of Cape Coral Miscellaneous Permit Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2026) Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.
  3. BLS OEWS construction wages – Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL BLS OEWS construction-and-extraction mean hourly wage / national same vintage, applied to the labor share only. Not a city-specific bid survey.

Cite this page

Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026

CostInMyCity. "Deck cost in Cape Coral, FL." https://costinmycity.com/cost/deck/cape-coral-fl/. Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026. Source: City of Cape Coral Miscellaneous Permit Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2026).

City of Cape Coral Miscellaneous Permit Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2026)

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