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

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A roof permit is required for roof replacement and for repairs larger than 10% of the roof (or two roof squares, whichever is smaller). Issued as a quick permit; landmark/historic properties need Landmark review first.

What changes the answer

Cost

Building permit fee by valuation of work: $20 for $1-$500; $35 for $501-$2,000; $35 + $8 per extra $1,000 (or fraction) up to $25,000. Plan review adds 50% above $2,000 in valuation.

Fee source: https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Community-Planning-and-Development/Plan-Review-Permits-and-Inspections/Development-Fees

Where to apply

Denver e-permits (Quick Permits > Roofing)

Permitting authority: City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development (CPD). Landmark/historic district properties need a Certificate of Appropriateness and often a permit even for otherwise-exempt work.

Official sources

“Roof repair/replacement - All repairs that are more than 10% of the roof square footage or two roof squares (whichever is smaller) require a roof permit”

Source: https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Community-Planning-and-Development/Plan-Review-Permits-and-Inspections/Quick-Permits

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