Toronto issued 172 permits for decks in the last 12 months. The typical declared cost was $20k, and the middle half of projects declared between $10k and $30k. A typical permit took 6 days from application to issue, against 18 days for all small residential work. The busiest month was August 2026, with 29 permits.
Decks large or high enough to need a permit. Number of permits in each declared-cost band.
Postal areas with at least 5 priced permits for this work. Tap a column heading to sort.
| Area | Postal | Permits | Typical cost | Wait (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathurst Manor | M3H | 10 | $25k | 5 |
| High Park North & The Junction | M6P | 10 | $18k | 4 |
| Danforth East | M4J | 7 | $12k | 6 |
| Cliffside | M1M | 6 | $30k | 6 |
| Bedford Park | M5M | 6 | $10k | 8 |
| Bloor West Village & Swansea | M6S | 6 | $10k | 4 |
| Woodbine Heights | M4C | 5 | $30k | 3 |
| Postal area M4R | M4R | 5 | $15k | 6 |
| Home | Permits | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| House, Detached | 126 | $20k |
| House, Semi-Detached | 27 | $12k |
| House, Townhouse | 9 | $18k |
Permits issued for decks across Toronto each month. Tap or hover a month.
Source: City of Toronto building permits, Small Residential Projects issued since November 2025, work type "Deck". Costs are as declared on permit applications, not final prices, and leave out work that needs no permit.