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Do I need a permit for a roof replacement in San Francisco, CA?

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Yes for most re-roofs. Only re-roofing of up to 25% of the roof in 12 months, with no installation, repair or removal of roof material, is exempt.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see DBI fee schedules. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.sf.gov/information/check-if-your-project-needs-permit

Where to apply

San Francisco Department of Building Inspection (PermitSF portal)

Permitting authority: San Francisco Department of Building Inspection (DBI). City and County of San Francisco. Planning Department review may be needed even when DBI does not require a permit, especially for exterior work.

Official sources

“Reroofing without the installation, repair or removal of roof material, if the total surface area of the roof reroofed in any 12-month period does not exceed 25 percent of the entire surface area of the roof.”

Source: https://www.sf.gov/information/check-if-your-project-needs-permit

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