A building permit from the Town of Huntsville is required for all decks except where:
- The distance from the finished ground to the finished deck is not more than 24 inches and the deck is not supporting a roof
- The deck is not larger than 10 square metres (108 square feet) and not attached to another building
A building permit application for a deck typically requires:
- A fully completed building permit application
- Two (2) complete sets of drawings
- Site plan drawing showing the locations of proposed and existing structures, septic systems and wells with accurate setbacks and dimensions
Fees are based on the "Estimated Project Value of the Construction" at a rate of $10.00 per thousand dollars, with a minimum fee of $100.00. Refer to the fees and charges by-law
The Town of Huntsville has a deck construction guide to help home owners comply with the related sections of the Ontario Building Code. This package contains all of the above required forms and can be submitted as a replacement to professional drawings.