Deck Construction Permits in Palm Coast

Local Rule

City of Palm Coast Building Department

The citys own building department page defines a residential accessory structure to explicitly include decks, whether attached to the home or detached, with or without a roof, and states plainly that these structures are regulated by the Florida Building Code and do require a permit, with no size-based carve-out. Design work must account for the citys adopted 120 mph design wind speed, among the higher figures in the state given Palm Coasts direct Atlantic coastal exposure in Flagler County. Florida House Bill 803s separate $7,500 value-based permit exemption, effective statewide July 1, 2026, does not apply to any property located in a flood-hazard area, which limits its usefulness for many Palm Coast lots given the citys extensive canal and waterway network.

Source · Verified September 2026

Palm Coast Building Department

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How This Compares to Flagler County

Palm Coast's own rule is shown above (Permit required). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:

Flagler County Building Division (unincorporated areas); Cit

The applicable deck threshold (typically 30 inches above grade or 200 square feet under the general FBC exemption) should be confirmed directly with the county's Building Division.

See the full county page

Nearby Cities with Verified Rules

Other cities near Palm Coast with a confirmed deck construction rule:

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