Do I need a permit to build a deck in Pueblo?

A permit is required for any deck attached to a building or 30 inches or more above grade. A detached deck 200 sq ft or less, not more than 30 inches above grade, and not serving a required exit door is exempt. Source: SoCoBD FAQ, citing IRC Section R105.2.

Residential Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit in Pueblo, Colorado

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Required for additions, remodels, and structural alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings in the City of Pueblo, including garages, decks, patios, and interior remodels affecting structural, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems. Reviewed against the 2021 IRC as amended locally.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

From$24.00Detached Garage — see all 8 fees below

When you need this permit

Building permit required for additions, remodels, and alterations affecting structure, or mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, including like-for-like change-outs
Garages and carports require a permit regardless of size
Sheds/storage buildings: residential projects larger than 200 sq ft require a permit (commercial projects larger than 120 sq ft); zoning/planning approval may still be required regardless of size
Decks: a permit is required for any deck attached to a building or 30 inches or more above grade; decks 200 sq ft or less, not more than 30 inches above grade, unattached, and not serving a required exit door are exempt per IRC Section R105.2
Interior remodels (adding a bathroom, finishing a basement, changing floorplan, etc.) require a permit
Design must meet local Design Criteria: 106 mph residential wind load, snow load per elevation, 26-inch frost depth

Required documents

Required
Contractor or Homeowner Permit Application
Submitted via SoCoBD E-Gov Dashboard, email (permits@socobd.com), or fax
Required
Residential Plan Submittal Checklist
SoCoBD checklist for residential plan submittals
Optional
Building Guide — Residential Addition / Detached Garage / Uncovered Decks / Carports & Patio Covers / Enclosing a Patio / Finishing a Basement
Colorado Chapter ICC building guides published by SoCoBD for common project types

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Detached Garage	$24.00 per square foot	SoCoBD Fee Table, Table A
Attached Garage	$22.00 per square foot	SoCoBD Fee Table, Table A
Carports — open on two or more sides	$15.00 per square foot	SoCoBD Fee Table, Table A
Open Patios or Porches with Roof	$11.00 per square foot	SoCoBD Fee Table, Table A
Enclosed Patio	$25.00 per square foot	SoCoBD Fee Table, Table A
Deck (uncovered)	$10.00 per square foot	SoCoBD Fee Table, Table A
Deck with Roof	$20.00 per square foot	SoCoBD Fee Table, Table A
Building Permit Fee — total valuation up to $500	$33.08	SoCoBD Fee Table, Table B

Review timeline

5–7 business days

Pueblo’s published plan-review target

Inspection process

1
Footing/Foundation
Required before concrete pour for deck posts, garage foundations, or addition footings
2
Framing
Structural framing and connections to existing structure
3
Final
All work complete per approved plans

Tips

Decks 200 sq ft or less, unattached, not more than 30 inches above grade, and not serving a required exit are exempt from a permit per IRC R105.2 — otherwise a permit is required.
Sheds/storage buildings up to 200 sq ft (residential) are exempt from a building permit, but zoning/planning approval may still apply — check before starting.
Building Guides for common project types (garage, deck, patio cover, basement finish) are published by the Colorado Chapter of the ICC via the SoCoBD site.
Additions/remodels go through SoCoBD residential plan review, which averages approximately one week on a first-come, first-served basis (5-7 days). Source: SoCoBD Plan Review page, https://www.socobd.com/plan-review.php.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to build a deck in Pueblo?: A permit is required for any deck attached to a building or 30 inches or more above grade. A detached deck 200 sq ft or less, not more than 30 inches above grade, and not serving a required exit door is exempt. Source: SoCoBD FAQ, citing IRC Section R105.2.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Pueblo building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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