Deck cost in Denver, CO

Fee model

Fee model

Valuation-based

Cited schedule

Denver CPD Development Fees / ADMIN 138

Denver CPD Development Fees / ADMIN 138 (source retrieved 2026-08-13). A new deck uses a valuation fee model. The official total is two parts from the ADMIN 138 valuation table: the building permit at the assumed project value, plus plan review at 50% of that building permit fee. Plan review is required for valuation > $2,000. The assumed valuations are $8,000, $12,000, and $19,200; each is over $2,000, so plan review is included in the low, the typical, and the high. New decks are not a Quick Permit roofing/siding/mechanical path. The total is built in three steps. Step 1: read the building permit fee on the ADMIN 138 valuation table at the assumed valuation. Step 2: add plan review at 50% of that building permit fee. Step 3: add the two amounts. At the typical valuation, the $115 building-permit extra and the $57.50 plan-review extra are already the two parts of the typical total. Low $8,000: building permit $83 + plan review $41.50 (50% of $83) = $124.50, so the low fee is $124.50. Typical $12,000: building permit $115 + plan review $57.50 (50% of $115) = $172.50, so the typical fee is $172.50. The official typical project value is $12,000. High $19,200: building permit $179 + plan review $89.50 (50% of $179) = $268.50, so the high fee is $268.50. What moves a homeowner from low to high is the assumed valuation. Value the project at $8,000 and the official total is $124.50. Value it at the $12,000 typical project value and the official total is $172.50. Value it at $19,200 and the official total is $268.50. The plan-review share stays 50% in every band; a higher valuation produces a higher building permit fee, and plan review follows that fee. What is excluded: Zoning/landmark reviews are extra in historic districts and are not included in the official typical/low/high. No dollar amount is listed for that review, so $124.50, $172.50, and $268.50 do not include it. Before applying, confirm with Denver CPD / ePermits the valuation to look up on ADMIN 138, that the deck is filed as a building permit plus 50% plan review and not a Quick Permit roofing/siding/mechanical path, and whether the property is in a historic district, where zoning or landmark review is extra.

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Fee schedule

Schedule year

2026

Official schedule

Official fee schedule

Cited source

Denver CPD Development Fees / ADMIN 138

Retrieved

Aug 13, 2026

Department

Community Planning and Development (CPD)

City permit office figures. Confirm current fees with Community Planning and Development (CPD) before you apply.

Portal

Department

Community Planning and Development (CPD)

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Line items

Assumed project value

Process

Does a typical Deck in Denver, CO need a permit?

A typical Deck in Denver, CO is listed as requiring a permit. Building permit plus 50% plan review on Denver CPD Development Fees / ADMIN 138 (retrieved 2026-08-13).

Who issues the permit in Denver, CO, and where do I apply?

Community Planning and Development (CPD) issues permits for Deck in Denver, CO. Apply at https://www.denvergov.org/epermits.

What extra fees or surcharges are listed for Deck in Denver, CO?

The official permit lists these extra line items for Deck in Denver, CO: Building permit (ADMIN 138 valuation): $115; Plan review (50% of permit): $57.50; Zoning / landmark review: not published in the fee schedule.

Schedule FAQ

Which official schedule is this Deck fee based on in Denver, CO?

The official typical for Deck in Denver, CO cites Denver CPD Development Fees / ADMIN 138 (retrieved Aug 13, 2026). Fee model: valuation.

What local fee-schedule notes are on file for Deck in Denver, CO?

Valuation-based building/trade fees in ADMIN 138, republished on denvergov.org/DSfees. Plan review is 50% of the permit fee for work over $2,000.

Why does the Deck permit fee in Denver, CO show a low-to-high range?

Listed permit fees for Deck in Denver, CO are $124.50 low, $172.50 typical, and $268.50 high. Low, typical, and high are the ADMIN 138 building permit plus 50% plan review. The walk is in the calculation note on this page.