PlainPermit

Home › Oklahoma City, OK › Roof replacement

Do I need a permit for a roof replacement in Oklahoma City, OK?

Last verified: · Confidence: high · Status: Verified from official source

Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.
Depends on your project Confidence: high

Since Aug 1, 2025, re-roofing a one- or two-family home needs a re-roofing permit when the work exceeds 500 sq ft. Replacing rafters or other structural members needs a building permit.

What changes the answer

Cost

Re-roofing permit submittal payment: $94.50.

Fee source: https://www.okc.gov/files/assets/city/v/2/it-amp-pim/development-services/documents/application-checklists/re-roofing-permit-submittal-checklist-7.28.25.pdf

Where to apply

City of Oklahoma City Development Center (Accela Citizen Access)

Permitting authority: City of Oklahoma City Development Services (Development Center). Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and re-roofing permits can only be issued to Oklahoma-licensed contractors registered with the City. Plan Review: 405-297-2525.

Official sources

“As of August 1, 2025, the re-roofing of an existing one-and two-family dwelling or duplex will require a re-roofing permit where the scope of work exceeds 500 square feet in area.”

Source: https://www.okc.gov/Infrastructure-Development/Development-Planning/Development-Center

Verified: · Status: verified · Confidence: high

See something wrong or out of date? Report a correction (anonymous, no email needed).

Other projects in Oklahoma City

Roof replacement permits in other cities