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Deck Permit in Unincorporated Davis County, Utah

Required for new deck construction or structural modification of existing decks in Unincorporated Davis County. Davis County's fee schedule lists a specific flat fee for decks built after home construction.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New deck construction attached to or detached from the house
  • Decks more than 30 inches above grade
  • Structural modifications to existing decks
  • Adding or replacing a deck ledger

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Fee schedule

Deck (post home construction) — flat feeDavis County Code § 2.48.050(A), Ord. No. 4-2017 (amended 05/23/2017): 'Deck (post home construction): $384.00.' This flat fee is charged in lieu of the standard valuation-based building permit fee.
$384.00
Plan ReviewDavis County Code § 2.48.050(A), Ord. No. 4-2017. Applies in addition to the $384 flat permit fee.
65% of the building permit fee, or actual cost, whichever is less
Construction Bond — Remodel or AdditionDavis County Code § 2.48.050(A), Ord. No. 4-2017. A deck addition may trigger this bond — confirm with the county.
$500.00 (refundable on approved final inspection)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Davis County building department
~5–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footings

    Verify footing depth (below frost line), diameter, and rebar before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Framing

    Posts, beams, joists, ledger connection, and hardware

  3. 3

    Final

    Decking, stairs, guards, and railings complete — 36-inch guard height required

See the full Unincorporated Davis County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Davis County charges a flat $384 deck permit fee (post home construction) per County Code § 2.48.050 (Ord. 4-2017) — not the standard valuation-based fee.
  • Footings must extend below the frost line (typically 30 inches in the Wasatch Front area).
  • Deck guards are required when the deck surface is 30 inches or more above grade — minimum 36-inch height.
  • Ledger boards must be positively attached to the house with lag screws or through-bolts, not nails.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Davis County requires a deck permit for: New deck construction attached to or detached from the house; Decks more than 30 inches above grade; Structural modifications to existing decks; Adding or replacing a deck ledger. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning at (801) 451-3278 before starting work.

Davis County charges a flat $384.00 for a deck built after original home construction, per County Code § 2.48.050 (Ord. 4-2017). Plan review (65% of permit fee) may also apply. Apply at daviscounty.portal.iworq.net.

Plan review for a deck permit in Unincorporated Davis County typically runs 5–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning at (801) 451-3278.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (iworq); Deck Plans; Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Davis County requires 3 inspection(s) for a deck permit, in order: Footings, Framing, Final. Schedule each through Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning ((801) 451-3278).

Apply through Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning at 61 South Main Street, Suite 304, Farmington, UT 84025. Phone: (801) 451-3278, email: planning@daviscountyutah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/ced/planning/building-permits.

Unincorporated Davis County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IBC); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); remains in force after July 1, 2026; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IPC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IMC); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IFGC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); statewide in force. NOTE: Davis County's own website does not list a specific NEC edition — the statewide 2023 NEC is the legally in-force edition.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IECC); Utah residential energy provisions effectively follow 2015 IECC residential; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IEBC); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective July 1, 2026; NOTE: Through June 30, 2026, the 2021 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC are in force per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective through 6/30/2026). Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Davis County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.

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 Unincorporated Davis County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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