Is a permit required?
Peoria lists adding or moving a deck as work that requires a permit.
"Adding or moving a deck"
Source: peoriagov.org
What to bring
Peoria requires construction drawings for approval with its residential alteration application, which has a Deck checkbox.
"Construction drawings required for approval."
Source: peoriagov.org
Peoria requires a site plan drawn to scale.
"Site Plan, drawn to identifiable engineer or architect scale, is required."
Source: peoriagov.org
How to apply
Peoria permit applications are emailed to the Community Development Department.
"Please email all permit applications to the Community Development Department"
Source: peoriagov.org
Permits are issued from the Development Center on the second floor of City Hall.
"Permits are issued from the Development Center on the second floor of City Hall."
Source: peoriagov.org
What it costs
Peoria calculates building permit fees from the total construction cost; a fee schedule PDF is linked from the Building Safety page.
"Please note that Building Permit Fees are calculated by the Total Construction Cost of the work being performed."
Source: peoriagov.org
Inspections
Peoria wants the applicant to call the assigned inspector at least 24 hours before each inspection.
"The Applicant shall call the assigned Building Inspector for each inspection at least 24 hours in advance."
Source: peoriagov.org
Concealed work and framing must be inspected and approved before it is covered.
"All concealed mechanical work and framing must be inspected and approved prior to the installation of insulation or covering."
Source: peoriagov.org
Other rules
Peoria has adopted the 2018 International codes, including the Residential Code.
"The City of Peoria has adopted the 2018 International Building, Residential, Energy Conservation, Existing Building, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and Property Maintenance Codes"
Source: peoriagov.org
Before anyone digs
Illinois law requires a call to JULIE, the state's one-call system, before digging deck footings. Call 811 or (800) 892-0123, or file online, at least 3 days before work starts. The call is free, and the locate is good for 25 days. On a hired job, the company doing the digging makes the call. More on Illinois deck rules
We are not the City of Peoria. Rules change, and some neighborhoods and HOAs have their own. Confirm with the city before you build. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
Deck builders that serve Peoria
- Screened and three-season porches
- Design and 3D plans
- Deck repair
- Design and 3D plans
- Handles permits
