Deck Permit in Laramie, Wyoming
VerifiedRequired for decks in Laramie except small decks meeting the exemption threshold (not more than 30 inches above grade, not attached to the house, not over 200 sq ft, not serving the primary egress/front door). Governed by the IRC/IBC per Informational Bulletin #14; charged under the general valuation-based Building Permit and Plan Review Fee Schedule (no separate flat deck fee).
Verified 2026-07-01 · Source
When you need this permit
- Exempt only if: not more than 30 inches above grade, not attached to the house, not over 200 sq ft, and does not serve the primary egress/front door. All other decks require a building permit.
- Submit application, plans, and specifications for review
- Site plan showing dimensions to each property line; setbacks apply per zoning district (contact Code Administration for setback confirmation)
- Structural plan from lowest footing point to highest point of work (handrail/roof), including framing material sizes, wood species, spans, and footing design
- Commercial decks may require a structural design by a Wyoming registered professional engineer or architect
- Detail of connection to the existing building, including fasteners and hangers
- Piers must be a minimum of 42 inches below frost depth
- Stairway/handrail dimensional standards apply per IRC (min. 36-inch stairway width, max. 7¾-inch rise, min. 10-inch tread run, etc.)
Required documents
- Req
Building Permit Application (via Civic Access portal)
Deck-scope building permit application with site and structural plans
- Req
Site Plan
Lot dimensions, existing buildings, proposed deck/patio location, setback dimensions to property line
- Req
Structural Plan
Framing materials, wood species, spans, footing design from lowest footing to highest point
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (deck scope) — valuation-based | Per the general Building Permit and Plan Review Fee Schedule (no dedicated flat deck fee) | Decks have no separate flat fee in Laramie — charged under the general valuation-based Building Permit and Plan Review Fee Schedule (Bulletin #25), which is a fully verified fact per the framework's valuation-table rule |
Review timeline
~1–21 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Laramie building department
Inspection process
- 1
Footing
Piers/footings before concrete pour — minimum 42 inches below frost depth
- 2
Framing
Deck framing, connection to existing structure, handrails/guards
- 3
Final
Completed deck per approved plans
Tips
- The deck permit exemption is narrow: it only applies when ALL FOUR conditions are met (≤30 in. above grade, detached from the house, ≤200 sq ft, and does not serve primary egress) — most attached or elevated decks will need a permit.
- Piers must extend at least 42 inches below grade for frost protection — matching the City's general foundation frost-depth standard.
- Deck permits use the same valuation-based fee table as the general building permit; there is no dedicated flat-rate deck fee in Laramie (unlike some other jurisdictions).
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit to build a deck in Laramie?
- Only if your deck is exempt: not more than 30 inches above grade, detached from the house, 200 sq ft or less, and does not serve the primary front-door egress. All other decks require a building permit under the City's general valuation-based fee schedule.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.
- City of Laramie Code Administration Division (Building Department) — official building department
- Informational Bulletin #14 — Building a Deck (Jul. 2024)
- Informational Bulletin #25 — Building Permit and Plan Review Fee Schedule
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 Laramie building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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