How to Get A Deck Permit in Rockville, MD

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We put the following FAQ together to help homeowners understand the deck permit process in the City of Rockville, Maryland. This information only deals with the City of Rockville and not Montgomery County.

While we try to keep this information up to date please note that we do not represent the City of Rockville.

If you are interested in having a deck built or repaired please see our list of deck builders in Rockville, MD.

Yes, a permit is required to build a new deck or repair an existing deck. Do not start work without a permit since a violation could result in a penalty from a code enforcement violation.

The deck permit fee for the City of Rockville is calculated per square foot:

ResidentialCommercial
New Construction$.22 per square foot$.24 per square foot
Alteration$.18 per square foot$.24 per square foot

Deck permits are issued by the Permits & Inspections Division of the City of Rockville. See the instructions at https://www.rockvillemd.gov/2141/Deck and apply online at https://www.mygovernmentonline.org/

The contact information for the Permits & Inspections Division is the following:

See the design guidelines for building a deck in Rockville.

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