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Fresno, CA / Deck

Deck cost in Fresno, CA

Typical cost: $15,671 (range $10,645 to $21,184)

Typical all-in

$15,671

Job cost plus the local permit fee at this size.

Low
$10,645
Typical
$15,671
High
$21,184

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

Breakdown

Labor (allocated)$7,539
Materials (allocated)$7,538
Job subtotal$15,077
Permit$594.41
All-in typical$15,671

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 Fresno, CA is about $15,671, including a permit fee of $594.41.

What we assumed

We price Deck in Fresno, CA 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/low non-engineered: $238.02+$266.83 = $504.85 + GP/tech/CBSC = $594.41. High engineered: $670.22+$266.83 then surcharges = $1,082.06. Typical-job spec 16×20 = 320 sf.

Cost details

Cost by size

SizeAll-in typicalPermit
200 sf$10,017$594.41
16×20 = 320 sf (typical)$15,671$594.41
400 sf$19,440$594.41

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 Fresno, CA is adjusted for local construction wages.
  • The permit fee on the typical job is $594.41. 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 Fresno, CA

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$10,399$291.94Open
HVAC replacement$8,099$381.86Open
Deck$15,671$594.41This page
Kitchen remodel$31,556$835.71Open

Questions about this estimate

How much does deck cost in Fresno, CA?
Typical all-in is about $15,671. The official Building & Safety permit fee of $594.41 ($238.02 + $266.83 + $89.56 tech) is included in the all-in.
Is a permit required for Deck in Fresno, CA?
Yes. City of Fresno Planning and Development Department, Building & Safety requires a permit for a typical Deck in Fresno, CA. The typical listed fee is $594.41. Non-engineered deck/patio line for typical/low.
What is included in this Deck estimate for Fresno, CA?
The estimate is labor adjusted for local wages in Fresno, CA, plus materials at the national figure, at the typical size in the table above. The official typical permit fee of $594.41 is included in the all-in typical.
Why might the Fresno permit fee differ from this typical figure?
The official Fresno, CA fee comes from City of Fresno Master Fee Schedule (MFS Amendment #590), fees effective July 1, 2026 (FY27 CPI update) (flat). Typical/low non-engineered: $238.02+$266.83 = $504.85 + GP/tech/CBSC = $594.41. Site conditions, extras not in the typical row, and schedule updates can change what you actually pay. Verify with City of Fresno Planning and Development Department, Building & Safety.
How is the typical permit fee calculated for Deck in Fresno, CA?
Typical/low non-engineered: $238.02+$266.83 = $504.85 + GP/tech/CBSC = $594.41. High engineered: $670.22+$266.83 then surcharges = $1,082.06. Typical-job spec 16×20 = 320 sf.
What project value is this Deck permit fee based on in Fresno, CA?
Project values used only for the permit formula (not your total cost): low $8,000, typical $12,000, high $19,200.

Permit in Fresno

Fee schedule retrieved Oct 7, 2026

City of Fresno Planning and Development Department, Building & Safety lists a typical permit fee of $594.41 for this Deck in Fresno, CA (range $594.41 to $1,082). Source: City of Fresno Master Fee Schedule (MFS Amendment #590), fees effective July 1, 2026 (FY27 CPI update).

Non-engineered deck/patio line for typical/low. High uses the engineered deck/patio plan-check line. Documented 200/320/400 sf does not change these flats.

Typical/low non-engineered: $238.02+$266.83 = $504.85 + GP/tech/CBSC = $594.41. High engineered: $670.22+$266.83 then surcharges = $1,082.06. Typical-job spec 16×20 = 320 sf.

Line items

Figures come from the city fee schedule. A blank line is not published as a dollar amount.
Line itemFee
Deck/patio plan check (non-engineered)$238.02
Deck/patio inspection$266.83
General Plan 12.83% + tech $23.79 + CBSC $1$89.56

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 Fresno, CA need a permit?
A typical Deck in Fresno, CA is listed as requiring a permit. Non-engineered deck/patio line for typical/low.
Who issues the permit in Fresno, CA, and where do I apply?
City of Fresno Planning and Development Department, Building & Safety issues permits for Deck in Fresno, CA. Apply at https://www.fresno.gov/.
What extra fees or surcharges are listed for Deck in Fresno, CA?
The official permit lists these extra line items for Deck in Fresno, CA: Deck/patio plan check (non-engineered): $238.02; Deck/patio inspection: $266.83; General Plan 12.83% + tech $23.79 + CBSC $1: $89.56.

Schedule FAQ

Which official schedule is this Deck fee based on in Fresno, CA?
The official typical for Deck in Fresno, CA cites City of Fresno Master Fee Schedule (MFS Amendment #590), fees effective July 1, 2026 (FY27 CPI update) (retrieved Oct 7, 2026). Fee model: flat.
What local fee-schedule notes are on file for Deck in Fresno, CA?
Master Fee Schedule (MFS Amendment #590) with fees effective July 1, 2026 (FY27 CPI update). General Plan surcharge 12.83% on building permits; Technology-Entitlement Processing System $23.79; CBSC $1 at $1-$25,000 valuation, $2 to $50,000, $3 to $75,000.
Why does the Deck permit fee in Fresno, CA show a low-to-high range?
Listed permit fees for Deck in Fresno, CA span $594.41 to $1,082, with a typical of $594.41. Typical/low non-engineered: $238.02+$266.83 = $504.85 + GP/tech/CBSC = $594.41.

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 Fresno Master Fee Schedule (MFS Amendment #590), fees effective July 1, 2026 (FY27 CPI update) Retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
  3. BLS OEWS construction wages – Fresno, CA 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 Oct 7, 2026

CostInMyCity. "Deck cost in Fresno, CA." https://costinmycity.com/cost/deck/fresno-ca/. Fee schedule retrieved Oct 7, 2026. Source: City of Fresno Master Fee Schedule (MFS Amendment #590), fees effective July 1, 2026 (FY27 CPI update).

City of Fresno Master Fee Schedule (MFS Amendment #590), fees effective July 1, 2026 (FY27 CPI update)

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