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Do I need a permit for a roof replacement in Colorado Springs, CO?

Short answer: Yes, a permit is required for a roof replacement in Colorado Springs, CO.

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Yes. Roofing needs a permit; only roof or siding repairs under 100 sq ft are exempt.

What changes the answer

Cost

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

Fee source: https://www.pprbd.org/information/homeownerpermit

Where to apply

Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (online Start a Project)

Permitting authority: Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD). PPRBD issues building permits for Colorado Springs, unincorporated El Paso County and several nearby towns. City zoning rules apply separately. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“Roofing”

Source: https://www.pprbd.org/information/homeownerpermit

“Repairs to roofing and/or siding when the repair constitutes less than 100 square feet”

Source: https://www.pprbd.org/Permit/PermitNotRequired

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