Kitchener deck permit: when you need one and what to submit
The short answer
Yes, if the deck is more than 24 in (610 mm) above the ground or has a roof. City fee: $95 flat fee.
Last verified 2026-10-06 · City of Kitchener: When you need a building permit, City of Kitchener 2025 fee schedule (PDF)- City fee
- $95 flat fee
- Where to apply
- City of Kitchener: Apply for a building permit
Kitchener's deck guide sets joist and beam tables; DivineDesigner uses whichever is stricter, the guide or the 2024 Building Code.
What Kitchener wants to see
- 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
- Kitchener's deck tables are stricter than the Building Code tables in places.
- Fence height is measured from the higher side's finished grade, at every point along the fence.
Get your Kitchener deck application ready to submit.
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