Do I need a permit for a roof replacement in Arlington, TX?

Short answer: Yes, a permit is required for a roof replacement in Arlington, TX.

Last verified: 2026-10-19 · Confidence: medium · 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.

Permit required Confidence: medium

Yes. Only replacing 10% or less of the roof covering is exempt.

What changes the answer

10% or less: no permit

Cost

Fee not extracted; see Arlington Planning & Development Services fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.arlingtontx.gov/Business/Planning-Development/Planning-Development/Permit-Applications-Forms/Work-Exempt-From-Permitting

Where to apply

City of Arlington Planning & Development Services (ArlingtonPermits.com)

Permitting authority: City of Arlington Planning & Development Services. Arlington, Texas. Structures may not be placed in setbacks or utility easements, even when no permit is needed. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“Replacement of roof covering materials when the area of replacement is 10 percent or less of roof area.”

Source: https://www.arlingtontx.gov/Business/Planning-Development/Planning-Development/Permit-Applications-Forms/Work-Exempt-From-Permitting

Verified: 2026-10-19 · Status: verified · Confidence: medium

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