[header] How to design a patio [title] Research the rules and permissions needed for building a patio. [step] Different cities and in the united states require different permissions for adding on to your home. [substeps] If you rent your home, you must ask permission from your landlord if you wish to add anything onto the property. 
Visit your city's official website for a list of permits needed to build a patio on your property. If you belong to a homeowners association, you may have to lobby for permission to build your patio.