City Guide · Verified 2026
Deck Construction Permits in Amarillo
Local Rule
City of Amarillo Building Safety Department
The city's own Work Exempt page states the exemption directly, citing IRC Section R311.4: decks not exceeding 200 square feet in area, not more than 30 inches above grade at any point, not attached to a dwelling, and not serving the required exit door need no permit. The same page separately exempts repairs of 100 square feet or less from permitting, while anything above that repair size needs a permit and code compliance review.
Source · Verified September 2026
Amarillo Building Department
Office: City of Amarillo Building Safety Department
Address: 401 SE 10th Ave., Amarillo, TX 79101
Phone: (806) 378-3041
Hours and procedures can change — call ahead to confirm.
How This Compares to Randall County
Amarillo's own rule is shown above (Depends on project scope). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:
No general building or deck permit authority in unincorporat
Consistent with the county's previously confirmed lack of general building-permit authority outside Amarillo and Canyon, the county's own 2023 Subdivision Regulations address only platting, driveway permits, and infrastructure standards for land outside those two cities, with no general residential deck-construction permit category identified. Amarillo, spanning both Randall and Potter Counties, separately exempts most residential fence and deck projects at or under 8 feet within its own city limits.
Nearby Cities with Verified Rules
Other cities near Amarillo with a confirmed deck construction rule:
FAQs
Which department handles Deck Construction permits in Amarillo?
City of Amarillo Building Safety Department handles Deck Construction permits in Amarillo.
Is Amarillo different from Randall County on Deck Construction?
Yes. Amarillo's rule is "Depends on project scope", while Randall County in general is "Not required". See the full breakdown of each below.
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