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Columbus, OH / Deck

Deck cost in Columbus, OH

Typical cost: $15,240 (range $10,276 to $20,203)

Typical all-in

$15,240

Job cost plus the local permit fee at this size.

Low
$10,276
Typical
$15,240
High
$20,203

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

Breakdown

Labor (allocated)$7,445
Materials (allocated)$7,445
Job subtotal$14,890
Permit$350
All-in typical$15,240

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 Columbus, OH is about $15,240, including a permit fee of $350.

What we assumed

We price Deck in Columbus, OH 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.

The official typical permit fee is $350. Full detail is in the calculation note on this page.

Cost details

Cost by size

SizeAll-in typicalPermit
200 sf$9,656$350
16×20 = 320 sf (typical)$15,240$350
400 sf$18,962$350

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 Columbus, OH is adjusted for local construction wages.
  • The permit fee on the typical job is $350. The permit section on this page has the schedule detail.

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 Columbus, OH

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$10,102$140Open
HVAC replacement$7,925$275Open
Deck$15,240$350This page
Kitchen remodel$31,445$935Open

Questions about this estimate

How much does deck cost in Columbus, OH?
Typical all-in is about $15,240. The official BZS permit fee of $350 is included in the all-in.
Is a permit required for Deck in Columbus, OH?
Yes. Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services (BZS) requires a permit for a typical Deck in Columbus, OH. The typical listed fee is $350. Typical 16×20 deck uses the 1-2-3 family Deck line.
What is included in this Deck estimate for Columbus, OH?
The estimate is labor adjusted for local wages in Columbus, OH, plus materials at the national figure, at the typical size in the table above. The official typical permit fee of $350 is included in the all-in typical.
Why might the Columbus permit fee differ from this typical figure?
The official Columbus, OH fee comes from Columbus BZS 2026 Combined Development Related Fee Schedule (flat). Columbus BZS 2026 Combined Development Related Fee Schedule (source retrieved 2026-09-01). Site conditions, extras not in the typical row, and schedule updates can change what you actually pay. Verify with Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services (BZS).
How is the typical permit fee calculated for Deck in Columbus, OH?
The official typical permit fee is $350. Full detail is in the calculation note on this page.
What project value is this Deck permit fee based on in Columbus, OH?
Project values used only for the permit formula (not your total cost): low $8,000, typical $12,000, high $19,200.

Permit in Columbus

Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026

Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services (BZS) lists a typical permit fee of $350 for this Deck in Columbus, OH. Source: Columbus BZS 2026 Combined Development Related Fee Schedule.

Typical 16×20 deck uses the 1-2-3 family Deck line. Multi-family deck is a different table.

Columbus BZS 2026 Combined Development Related Fee Schedule (source retrieved 2026-09-01). The official typical path is the 1-2-3 family Deck line (includes 3 inspections). The fee is a flat amount. A permit is required on that typical path. The low fee is $350, the typical fee is $350, and the high fee is $350. The official typical project value is $12,000. Listed assumed valuations are $8,000 low, $12,000 typical, and $19,200 high. Valuation is not an input on this flat path, so those amounts are unused and do not change the $350 / $350 / $350 listed fees. The official Deck (includes 3 inspections) extra line is $350 and matches the low fee, the typical fee, and the high fee. Low $8,000: valuation is unused, so the low fee stays $350. The low uses the same 1-2-3 family Deck path as the typical. Deck (includes 3 inspections) is $350, so the low fee is $350. Valuation does not change the flat fee. Typical $12,000: valuation is unused, so the typical fee stays $350. Deck (includes 3 inspections) is $350 and is included in the $350 typical, and it is not added again. The $350 typical is the same Deck line as the low and is not a second inspection package. High $19,200: valuation is unused, so the high fee stays $350. The high uses the same 1-2-3 family Deck path. Deck (includes 3 inspections) is $350, so the high fee is $350. The $350 high is the same total as the $350 typical and is not added on top of it. The $350 / $350 / $350 band is the same 1-2-3 family Deck path on low, typical, and high. The schedule previously listed this Deck line at $300 in 2025; the official 2026 path is $350. That $300 figure is historical schedule context only and is not added to the official $350. Typical 16×20 deck uses the 1-2-3 family Deck line. Multi-family deck is a different table. This note does not invent a fee beyond the official $350 total.

Line items

Figures come from the city fee schedule. A blank line is not published as a dollar amount.
Line itemFee
Deck (includes 3 inspections)$350

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 Columbus, OH need a permit?
A typical Deck in Columbus, OH is listed as requiring a permit. Typical 16×20 deck uses the 1-2-3 family Deck line.
Who issues the permit in Columbus, OH, and where do I apply?
Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services (BZS) issues permits for Deck in Columbus, OH. Apply at https://www.columbus.gov/bzs.
What extra fees or surcharges are listed for Deck in Columbus, OH?
The official permit lists these extra line items for Deck in Columbus, OH: Deck (includes 3 inspections): $350.

Schedule FAQ

Which official schedule is this Deck fee based on in Columbus, OH?
The official typical for Deck in Columbus, OH cites Columbus BZS 2026 Combined Development Related Fee Schedule (retrieved Sep 1, 2026). Fee model: flat.
What local fee-schedule notes are on file for Deck in Columbus, OH?
Building and Zoning Services 2026 Combined Development Related Fee Schedule (Columbus City Code §§ 4103.14, 901.01).

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. Columbus BZS 2026 Combined Development Related Fee Schedule Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.
  3. BLS OEWS construction wages – Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH." https://costinmycity.com/cost/deck/columbus-oh/. Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026. Source: Columbus BZS 2026 Combined Development Related Fee Schedule.

Columbus BZS 2026 Combined Development Related Fee Schedule

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