PlainPermitDo I need a permit for a roof replacement in Phoenix, AZ?
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Re-roofing with the same type of material (and no more than two layers of asphalt shingles) needs no permit. Changing the roof structure or adding structural components such as plywood requires a permit.
What changes the answer
- Same material type: exempt
- No more than two layers of asphalt shingles
- Structural changes or new sheathing: permit required
Cost
Valuation-based (Table A, effective 1/20/2026): $195 base for $1-$1,000; $195 + $12 per additional $1,000 to $10,000; $303 + $10 per $1,000 from $10,001-$50,000.
Where to apply
Official sources
“Re-roofing with the same type of material as the original roofing and provided not more than two layers of asphalt shingles are applied over an existing asphalt shingle roof.”
“If roof structure is changed, a permit is required. If doing a repair (like for like materials) with no structural additions, no permit is required.”
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