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Raleigh, NC / Deck

Deck cost in Raleigh, NC

Typical cost: $13,784 (range $9,272 to $18,296)

Typical all-in

$13,784

Job cost plus the local permit fee at this size.

Low
$9,272
Typical
$13,784
High
$18,296

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

Breakdown

Labor (allocated)$6,768
Materials (allocated)$6,768
Job subtotal$13,536
Permit$248
All-in typical$13,784

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 Raleigh, NC is about $13,784, including a permit fee of $248.

What we assumed

For the permit line we assumed the Level 2 alteration / new accessory structure path at the official $12,000 typical valuation (not a city-assessed value), so the typical fee is $248 with the $124 Level 2 minimum and the $124 plan-review minimum included. Low and high totals are in the calculation note on this page.

Typical job we price for Deck in Raleigh, NC

Typical scope
16×20 = 320 sf
Low scope
200 sf
High scope
400 sf
Project value for permit formula (typical)
$12,000
Project value range for permit formula
$8,000 to $19,200

An attached deck, not a roof deck or a second story.

Mid-range 2026 job band for a typical 16×20 attached deck

Typical job sizes and assumed values from our published sources. Assumed values feed the permit formula. They are not the city's assessed value.

Local context

City facts

County
Wake County
Population
506,306
Estimate year
2025
Source
U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 city estimates (July 1, 2025)

Census and county figures. These are estimates, not a permit requirement.

Why deck costs differ in Raleigh, NC

Labor for deck in Raleigh, NC is adjusted for local construction wages. Materials stay at the national figure.

The official typical permit fee for deck in Raleigh, NC is $248 on the City of Raleigh FY27 Development Fee Guide at the official $12,000 typical valuation. Low and high totals for the official valuation bands are in the calculation note on this page.

Typical home decks hit the $124 + $124 minimums under this reading of the FY27 guide. Use the city's fee calculator for the billed amount.

Building and trade permits for Raleigh, NC run through Planning and Development Department under the official 2027 fee schedule. The cited schedule is City of Raleigh FY27 Development Fee Guide (source retrieved 2026-08-13). This deck row uses the Level 2 alteration / new accessory structure path: 50% of 0.38% of value, minimum $124, plus plan review at 55%, minimum $124. At the official valuations both lines sit on the $124 floor. New decks may instead be assessed as new residential construction at 0.38% of value (still usually the $124 floor at these sizes). Peer listed typical permit fees in this cluster include Charlotte, NC $182.41, Seattle, WA $1,058.60, Denver, CO $172.50, Nashville, TN $91, Atlanta, GA $175, Austin, TX $577.39, Phoenix, AZ $646, Tucson, AZ $337.49, Portland, OR $102.69, Tacoma, WA $521, St. Louis, MO $145. We only use fees extracted from the official schedule.

Uses the city fee schedule and BLS wage data. If a fee is not published, that line stays blank.

Cost details

Cost by size

SizeAll-in typicalPermit
200 sf$8,708$248
16×20 = 320 sf (typical)$13,784$248
400 sf$17,168$248

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

Labor vs materials

Labor share
50%
Materials share
50%
Cost source
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Deck? [2026 Data]

Labor $15–$35 per sq ft vs $30–$60 installed. We split labor and materials 50/50 to adjust labor for local wages.

Our labor and materials split for this estimate. It is for the local wage adjustment, not a surveyed contractor split.

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 Raleigh, NC is adjusted for local construction wages.
  • The permit fee on the typical job is $248. The permit section on this page has the schedule detail.

Metro wage index

Metro
Raleigh-Cary, NC
Metro construction mean hourly
$27.66/hr
Metro OEWS vintage
May 2025
National construction mean hourly
$31.42/hr
National OEWS vintage
May 2025
Labor wage multiplier
0.880× labor
Method
BLS OEWS construction-and-extraction mean hourly wage / national same vintage, applied to the labor share only. Not a city-specific bid survey.
Metro source
BLS OEWS metro release
National source
BLS OEWS national release

For this metro the whole job is 0.94 times the national typical, because only the labor portion is adjusted for local wages.

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$248This page
Tacoma, WA$17,369$521Open
St. Louis, MO$15,467$145Open

Other home projects in Raleigh, NC

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$9,221$248Open
HVAC replacement$7,354$124Open
Deck$13,784$248This page
Kitchen remodel$29,596$496Open

Questions about this estimate

How much does deck cost in Raleigh, NC?
Typical all-in is about $13,784. The official Planning and Development Department permit fee of $248 (Level 2 $124 + plan review $124) is included in the all-in.
Is a permit required for Deck in Raleigh, NC?
Yes. Planning and Development Department requires a permit for a typical Deck in Raleigh, NC. The typical listed fee is $248. The official path is a Level 2 alteration / new accessory structure path: 50% of 0.38% of value, with a $124 minimum, plus plan review at 55%, minimum $124. At the official valuations both lines sit on the $124 floor.
What is included in this Deck estimate for Raleigh, NC?
The estimate is labor adjusted for local wages in Raleigh, NC, plus materials at the national figure, at the typical size in the table above. The official typical permit fee of $248 is included in the all-in typical. That $248 is the Level 2 alteration minimum plus the plan-review minimum. New decks may instead be assessed as new residential construction at 0.38% of value (still usually the $124 floor at these sizes). Use the city's fee calculator for the billed amount.
Why might the Raleigh permit fee differ from this typical figure?
The official Raleigh, NC fee comes from City of Raleigh FY27 Development Fee Guide (tiered). The typical path is $248 at the official $12,000 valuation: Level 2 alteration and plan review, both at the $124 minimum. Low and high totals are in the calculation note on this page. Verify with Planning and Development Department.
How is the typical permit fee calculated for Deck in Raleigh, NC?
Listed FY27 totals are $248 at $8,000, $248 at $12,000, and $248 at $19,200. Level 2 is 50% of 0.38% of value, minimum $124, and plan review is 55% of that 0.38% building-permit base, minimum $124. At each listed valuation both products are under $124, so the billed lines are $124 + $124 = $248. Full arithmetic is in the calculation note on this page.
What project value is this Deck permit fee based on in Raleigh, NC?
Project values used only for the permit formula (not your total cost): low $8,000, typical $12,000, and high $19,200. The official permit total is $248 at the low, $248 at the typical, and $248 at the high, because both the Level 2 line and plan review sit on the $124 minimum. The pre-minimum products are in the calculation note on this page.

Permit in Raleigh

Fee schedule retrieved Aug 13, 2026

Planning and Development Department lists a typical permit fee of $248 for this Deck in Raleigh, NC. Source: City of Raleigh FY27 Development Fee Guide.

Typical home decks hit the $124 + $124 minimums under this reading of the FY27 guide. Use the city's fee calculator for the billed amount.

Fee model

Fee model
Tiered
Cited schedule
City of Raleigh FY27 Development Fee Guide

City of Raleigh FY27 Development Fee Guide (Jul 1, 2026–Jun 30, 2027) (source retrieved 2026-08-13). Level 2 alteration / new accessory structure path. Level 2 is 50% of 0.38% of value, minimum $124. Plan review is 55%, minimum $124, and is included. The FY27 new residential building permit rate is 0.38% of calculated construction value. That 0.38% amount is the building-permit base on this row. Level 2 takes 50% of that base, then the $124 minimum. Plan review takes 55% of that same building-permit base, then the $124 minimum. Listed assumed valuations are low $8,000, typical $12,000, and high $19,200. Low $8,000: 0.38% × $8,000 = $30.40. Level 2 is 50% × $30.40 = $15.20, under the $124 minimum, so the official Level 2 line is $124. Plan review is 55% × $30.40 = $16.72, under the $124 minimum, so the official plan-review line is $124. Then $124 + $124 = $248. Typical $12,000: 0.38% × $12,000 = $45.60. Level 2 is 50% × $45.60 = $22.80, under the $124 minimum. Plan review is 55% × $45.60 = $25.08, under the $124 minimum. Typical $12,000: Level 2 alteration / new accessory structure path $124 + plan review $124 = $248. High $19,200: 0.38% × $19,200 = $72.96. Level 2 is 50% × $72.96 = $36.48, under the $124 minimum. Plan review is 55% × $72.96 = $40.128, under the $124 minimum. Low $8,000 = $248 total; high $19,200 = $248 total. At the official $8,000, $12,000, and $19,200 valuations, both the Level 2 line and the plan-review line hit the $124 minimum, so low, typical, and high are each $124 + $124 = $248. Those products are the formula before the minimum. They are not a separate listed fee and are not added on top of the $124 lines. New decks may instead be assessed as new residential construction at 0.38% of value (still usually the $124 floor at these sizes). On that alternate the same bases, $30.40, $45.60, and $72.96, are each under $124, so the building-permit line is still the $124 floor. This row does not record a separate new-construction total. Typical home decks hit the $124 + $124 minimums under this reading of the FY27 guide. Use the city's fee calculator for the billed amount.

Official permit schedule figures. Check the city's calculator before you apply.

Fee schedule

Schedule year
2027
Official schedule
Official fee schedule
Cited source
City of Raleigh FY27 Development Fee Guide
Retrieved
Aug 13, 2026
Department
Planning and Development Department

City permit office figures. Confirm current fees with Planning and Development Department before you apply.

Portal

Department
Planning and Development Department
Apply online
Official permit portal

City permit office figures. Confirm current requirements with Planning and Development Department before you apply.

Line items

Figures come from the city fee schedule. A blank line is not published as a dollar amount.
Line itemFee
Level 2 alteration / new accessory structure path (50% of 0.38% value, min $124)$124
Plan review (55%, min $124)$124

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 Raleigh, NC need a permit?
A typical Deck in Raleigh, NC is listed as requiring a permit. Typical home decks hit the $124 + $124 minimums under this reading of the FY27 guide.
Who issues the permit in Raleigh, NC, and where do I apply?
Planning and Development Department issues permits for Deck in Raleigh, NC. Apply at https://raleighnc.gov/permits/services/development-fee-guide-and-calculator.
What extra fees or surcharges are listed for Deck in Raleigh, NC?
The official permit lists these extra line items for Deck in Raleigh, NC: Level 2 alteration / new accessory structure path (50% of 0.38% value, min $124): $124; Plan review (55%, min $124): $124.

Schedule FAQ

Which official schedule is this Deck fee based on in Raleigh, NC?
The official typical for Deck in Raleigh, NC cites City of Raleigh FY27 Development Fee Guide (retrieved Aug 13, 2026). Fee model: tiered.
What local fee-schedule notes are on file for Deck in Raleigh, NC?
FY27 Development Fee Guide (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). Minimum trade permit $124.
Why does the Deck permit fee in Raleigh, NC show a low-to-high range?
Listed permit fees for Deck in Raleigh, NC are $248 low, $248 typical, and $248 high. Low, typical, and high are the same $248. The Level 2 alteration / new accessory structure path is 50% of 0.38% of value, minimum $124, and plan review is 55% of the building-permit base, minimum $124. At $8,000 the base is $30.40, Level 2 is $15.20, and plan review is $16.72. At $12,000 the base is $45.60, Level 2 is $22.80, and plan review is $25.08. At $19,200 the base is $72.96, Level 2 is $36.48, and plan review is $40.128. Each of those products is under $124, so each band is $124 + $124 = $248. The high is not added on top of the typical. New decks may instead be assessed as new residential construction at 0.38% of value (still usually the $124 floor at these sizes). This row does not record a separate new-construction total. Full detail is in the calculation note on this page.

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 Raleigh FY27 Development Fee Guide Retrieved Aug 13, 2026.
  3. BLS OEWS construction wages – Raleigh-Cary, NC 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 Aug 13, 2026

CostInMyCity. "Deck cost in Raleigh, NC." https://costinmycity.com/cost/deck/raleigh-nc/. Fee schedule retrieved Aug 13, 2026. Source: City of Raleigh FY27 Development Fee Guide.

City of Raleigh FY27 Development Fee Guide

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