Do You Need a Deck Permit in Nashville?
Yes
Building a new deck or replacing a deck requires a permit in Nashville, as does replacing more than 100 sq ft of deck boards or any footings or framing. Removing a deck without replacing it does not.
Source: Metro Nashville Codes: Add a Deck or Patio to a Residence
Nashville Deck Permits at a Glance
- Permits, last 12 months
- 222
- Issued, last 30 days
- 11
- Median application to issue
- 13 days
- Median declared job value
- $25,591
- Issuing office
- Metro Nashville Department of Codes and Building Safety
- Rule last checked
- October 30, 2026
Permits Issued per Month
Counts are approximate: we match permit types and descriptions to deck work. Data from Metro Nashville Building Permits Issued, refreshed October 30, 2026.
What Nashville's Rules Say
- Permit: new or replacement decks.
- Permit: deck board replacement over 100 sq ft, or any footing/framing work.
- Owner-occupants can self-permit; LLC/trust owners only for work under $25,000.
Nashville Deck Permit Fees
We have not verified Nashville's fee for this work from an official fee schedule yet, so we don't quote one. The Metro Nashville Department of Codes and Building Safety sets the fee when you apply.
Busiest Areas for Deck Permits
| ZIP code | Permits (12 mo) |
|---|---|
| 37013 | 35 |
| 37207 | 16 |
| 37206 | 15 |
| 37216 | 15 |
| 37215 | 14 |
| 37211 | 14 |
How to Get a Deck Permit in Nashville
- Confirm the rule for your exact job on the official page cited above. Size, height, structure and location (historic district, floodplain) can change the answer.
- Choose who applies. Many permits here must be pulled by a licensed contractor; ask any contractor to name the license they will use.
- Apply with the Metro Nashville Department of Codes and Building Safety through the official department website.
- Schedule inspections as the permit requires, and keep the final approval with your house records.
Recent Nashville Deck Permits
| Issued | Address | Work |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | 2014 Hickory Hill Ln | Build a new 26ft x 17ft Yella Wood pressure-treated pine deck with stairs to the ground, wood-picket railing with a 5/4× |
| 2026-10-20 | 115 Rosa L Parks Blvd | We are going to be Reinstalling the existing gas lines for an outdoor kitchen and fireplace. Once the gas lines are inst |
| 2026-10-20 | 600 Rudolph Ave | Remove and replace siding, remove and replace windows, repair rot/damage on front porch, paint. No expansion of existing |
| 2026-10-20 | 3809 Abbott Martin Rd | Pour small concrete pad and add wood burning fireplace with gas starter to side of screened in porch. |
| 2026-10-19 | 6564 Broken Bow Dr | Removing the old 10'x15' deck and repair or replace it with a new deck of the same size in the same place without changi |
| 2026-10-17 | 111 22Nd St | To replace existing front porch. This includes the columns with no change to the footprint of the home or porch. |
| 2026-10-16 | 716 Bluewater Dr | Replace Soffit fascia and gutters, remove wood siding and replace with vinyl. Remove aluminum windows and replace window |
| 2026-10-16 | 5365 Highland Place Way | Build a covered room at 54 x 11' attached to the back of the house and over the existing back concrete. The room would b |
| 2026-10-15 | 617 Skyview Dr | Demo & rebuild deck 15' x 20' / This section will be covered with an insulated patio cover & Screen room, screen room wi |
| 2026-10-13 | 2245 Greenwood Ave | Adding a 24' X 10' cover over existing deck. Will not increase the footprint of original deck. Adding 2 ceiling fans, wi |
Addresses and work descriptions as published by the city. Owner names and phone numbers are removed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a deck permit in Nashville?
Yes. Building a new deck or replacing a deck requires a permit in Nashville, as does replacing more than 100 sq ft of deck boards or any footings or framing. Removing a deck without replacing it does not.
How many deck permits does Nashville issue?
Nashville issued 222 permits matching deck work between October 30, 2025 and October 30, 2026, about 19 a month. The busiest month was May 2026 with 29.
How much does a deck permit cost in Nashville?
We have not yet verified Nashville's fee for this work from an official fee schedule, so we do not quote one. The fee is set by the Metro Nashville Department of Codes and Building Safety when you apply.
How long does it take to get a deck permit in Nashville?
Based on the city's records, the median time from application to issue for these permits was 13 days over the last 12 months.
Who issues deck permits in Nashville?
The Metro Nashville Department of Codes and Building Safety.
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Sources
Official sources checked on . Rules change; confirm with the department before you start work.
- Metro Nashville Codes: Add a Deck or Patio to a Residence (linked above) (nashville.gov)