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

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Yes for most re-roofs. Only repairs or replacements under 25% of the roof, with no framing work, once in 12 months, are exempt.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see the San José Building Division. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/planning-building-code-enforcement/building-division/online-permits

Where to apply

City of San José Building Division (SJPermits.org online permits)

Permitting authority: City of San José Planning, Building and Code Enforcement (Building Division). Applies inside San José city limits. Historic properties have extra rules (for example, reroof permits cannot be pulled online).

Official sources

“Roof repairs or replacements that are less than 25% of existing roof; do not involve the underlying framing; and occur no more than once in a 12-month period. If 25% or more of the roof is being replaced/repaired, a building permit is required.”

Source: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/businesses/development-services-permit-center/start-your-project/when-is-a-building-permit-required

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