Do I need a permit for a roof replacement in Long Beach, CA?

Yes for a full roof replacement. Only small roofing jobs within a 12-month period are exempt (100 sq ft per the permit page; 500 sq ft per the FAQ).

What changes the answer

• Small roofing jobs: no permit

Note: Long Beach's two official pages give different limits (sheds 120 vs 64 sq ft; small roofing 100 vs 500 sq ft). We show the stricter reading where it matters; confirm.

Cost

Fee not extracted; see Long Beach Development Services fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://longbeach.gov/lbcd/building/permit-center/do-i-need-a-permit/

Where to apply

City of Long Beach Development Services Permit Center (LBCD online)

Permitting authority: City of Long Beach Development Services, Building and Safety Bureau. Exempt work must still meet Long Beach zoning rules (height, setbacks, coverage). See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“Application of roofing up to 100 square feet on an existing building or structure within any 12-month period.”

Source: https://longbeach.gov/lbcd/building/permit-center/do-i-need-a-permit/

“e) Application of roofing not in excess of five hundred (500) square feet on an existing building within any twelve (12) month period.”

Source: https://longbeach.gov/lbcd/faq/permits/

Verified: 2026-10-19 · Status: verified · Confidence: medium