Decks

You do not need a building permit for a deck if:

• The height from the ground to the top of the deck is not more than 24 in;
• The deck is not supporting a roof; and
• The deck complies with Oshawa's Zoning By-Law for location and setbacks.

• A building permit application form and a Schedule 1 Designer Information form fully completed.
• An owner's authorization form will be required if the applicant is not the property owner.
• Include two copies of the survey or site plan of your property showing dimensions and distances to your property lines for all buildings, structures and your new deck.
• Include two copies of drawn-to-scale plans showing how you are going to build your deck.
• Permit fee when you apply. You may pay by cheque (payable to "City of Oshawa"), cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.

Note: The person preparing the drawings/plans will complete the Schedule 1 Designer Information form.

Application for a Building Permit to Construct or Demolish (Schedule 1 Designer Information form is included in this link)

Owner's Authorization form