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

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Yes. A re-roof or roofing overlay on a home needs a permit. Only roof-covering repairs of 100 sq ft or less are exempt.

What changes the answer

Cost

$33.56 admin fee plus fees from the City of Houston fee schedule.

Fee source: https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/node/831/printable/print

Where to apply

Houston Permitting Center (iPermits online)

Permitting authority: City of Houston, Houston Permitting Center (Houston Public Works). Applies inside Houston city limits. Planning, flood, and deed-restriction reviews can add requirements.

Official sources

“Permit for a re-roof or roofing overlay for a residence structure. ... Roof covering that does not exceed 100 square feet is exempt from a permit.”

Source: https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/node/831/printable/print

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