Deck Permit in Burlington, ON

Yes, most deck projects in Burlington require a building permit from the city. Based on our data, Burlington has issued 245 deck permits to date, making it one of the most common permit types in the city. Requirements vary depending on the scope and size of the project. Contact Burlington's building department for specific requirements for your project.

Based on our analysis of 245 permits, the average processing time for a deck permit in Burlington is 52 days from application to approval. Processing times have been increasing in recent years. In 2026, the average was 69 days.

Burlington issues approximately hundreds of deck permits per year.

The top neighbourhoods for deck permits in Burlington are Ward 1 (62 permits), Ward 6 (49 permits), and Ward 4 (45 permits). These areas account for 64% of all deck permits in the city.

Based on construction values reported on 245 permits, the average deck project in Burlington has a construction value of $31,504. The median value is $20,000, which may be more representative as it excludes outliers. Note that this is the total project construction cost, not the permit fee.

Deck permit activity in Burlington has been relatively stable in recent years. In 2025, 72 permits were issued, compared to 67 in 2023.

The typical process for a deck permit in Burlington involves: 1) Preparing your project plans and documentation, 2) Submitting your application to Burlington's building department, 3) Paying the applicable permit fees, 4) Waiting for plan review and approval (average 52 days), 5) Receiving your permit and beginning construction, and 6) Scheduling required inspections during and after construction.

Burlington is one of 14 major Canadian cities we track for deck permit data. With an average processing time of 52 days, you can compare Burlington's deck permit statistics including volume trends, processing times, and neighbourhood breakdowns with other cities on our national deck permit comparison page.