Brampton deck permit: when you need one and what to submit
The short answer
Yes, if the deck is attached to the house at any height, or 0.6 m (2 ft) or more above the ground. City fee: $326.21 flat fee.
Last verified 2026-10-07 · City of Brampton: Decks, porches and patios, City of Brampton: Deck permit package (PDF, revised February 2026), City of Brampton: 2026 permit fee schedule (PDF)- City fee
- $326.21 flat fee
- Where to apply
- Brampton Building and Business Portal
- Review time
- The City's standard service reviews home renovation permits in 10 business days.
The City's deck package shows concrete piers at least 4 ft (1.2 m) below grade and a ledger bolted through to the house framing or foundation. A deck can't hang off brick veneer.
What an application usually includes
Brampton’s checklist has the exact list; apply through Brampton Building and Business Portal.
- A site plan with the lot lines, the house and the deck, with distances
- A framing plan: joists, beams, posts and footings with sizes and spacing
- Elevations and sections: guard, stairs, the ledger connection and footing depth
- The application form and the owner or designer declaration
Local quirks
- Two zoning by-laws apply right now (270-2004 and the new 14-2026, which is under appeal), and the stricter rule wins. Check both for fences and deck setbacks.
- A pool needs paperwork before digging: Alectra Utilities stamps the site plan first, and fill or road occupancy permits may apply.
Design your Brampton deck to the Building Code.
The design, drawings and code checks work in Brampton today. Brampton’s own forms aren’t built in yet, so you’ll fill those in on the City’s portal.