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Do I need a permit for a roof replacement in Tucson, AZ?

Short answer: No, a permit is not required for a roof replacement in Tucson, AZ.

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No permit to replace roofing with the same type of material if no structural work is involved and the home is not in a Historic Preservation Zone. Structural roof work needs a permit.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see PDSD fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Permits/Residential-Permits

Where to apply

City of Tucson Planning & Development Services (Tucson Development Center online)

Permitting authority: City of Tucson Planning & Development Services Department (PDSD). Historic Preservation Zones and Neighborhood Preservation Zones need extra review. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“Replacing roofing materials with the same type—like shingles for shingles or tile for tile—does not require a permit, as long as no structural work is involved and the property is not in a Historic Preservation Zone.”

Source: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Permits/Tucson-Permit-Exemptions

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