*Important: A Building Permit is required for repairing, additions, or building a new deck. Due to snow loads and seismic conditions in this area, engineering and deck design is required along with the Building Permit. If there is no change in the size of the deck, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) will not be involved with the permit process.
If the deck is increasing in size or a new deck is built, TRPA requirements will need to be met regarding land coverage. This process can be handled with a site assessment from TRPA if one has not already been completed for the property. Once land coverage has been determined, you must provide a site plan, engineering, and details as to how the deck and handrail will be built.
Click on the link above for your submittal packet. Use the Submittal Checklist as your guide to ensure you include all required documents and signatures. Once you have completed these documents, print them out and sign them (if you have the ability to electronically sign with a program such as DocuSign or Adobe Sign, that is acceptable as well). Scan and upload/save them to your computer (as PDF files) and proceed to the next step (how to digitally submit your packet) by clicking the Submit Button below. Be sure to read and follow instructions on the next page very carefully to avoid delays in processing or a rejection of your application.