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

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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.
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Replacing asphalt shingles with asphalt shingles, or any roof covering that does not affect the roof structure, is exempt unless the home is in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) and 50% or more of the roof is replaced. Structural roof work needs a permit.

What changes the answer

Cost

Not stated as a flat fee; see the FY 2026-27 residential fee schedule (effective Oct 1, 2026). Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://austin.widen.net/s/fz9rhwg8qq/fees_residential

Where to apply

City of Austin Development Services (see Types of Permits for the right web form / AB+C Portal)

Permitting authority: City of Austin Development Services Department. Applies inside City of Austin jurisdiction. Flood hazard areas and the Wildland-Urban Interface change several exemptions.

Official sources

“Asphalt shingles that replace existing asphalt shingles, unless the property is located in the Wildland-Urban Interface area and 50% or more of the roofing is being replaced.”

Source: https://www.austintexas.gov/development-services/work-exempt-building-permits

“Roof decking that does not exceed 128 square feet.”

Source: https://www.austintexas.gov/development-services/work-exempt-building-permits

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