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

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Shingle-only replacement needs no permit. Replacing decking, sheathing, lathing, rafters or ridge boards needs a building permit.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see Fort Worth Development Services. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/development-services/permits/residential-information

Where to apply

City of Fort Worth Development Services (online permit application)

Permitting authority: City of Fort Worth Development Services Department. Applies inside Fort Worth city limits. Applicants must be registered contractors or qualify for a homestead permit.

Official sources

“Replacement of decking material, lathing boards, sheathing boards, rafters or ridge boards requires a building permit. Shingle work does not require a permit”

Source: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/development-services/permits/residential-information

“Shingle only replacements do not require”

Source: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/development-services/documents/permitting-resource-library/residential-permits/residential-permit-descriptions.pdf

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