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PermitsDo you need a permit for a deck (new or rebuild)?
Permit requiredTypical fee: $100–$400 — scaled to project value in most villages.
Why (and when) a permit applies
Every north-suburb village permits decks — footings must reach the 42-inch frost depth and get inspected before the pour. Board-only replacement on a sound frame is sometimes exempt; ask first.
Inspections to expect
Footing holes before concrete, framing, final.
Village by village
SkokiePermit required
EvanstonPermit required
Morton GrovePermit required
NilesPermit required
Park RidgePermit required
LincolnwoodPermit required
WilmettePermit required
GlenviewPermit required
Fees and thresholds change — a 5-minute call to the village confirms your exact case. Related guide: Deck Building Cost in Chicagoland
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