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Do I need a permit for a roof replacement in Milwaukee, WI?

Short answer: No, a permit is not required for a roof replacement in Milwaukee, WI.

Last verified: · 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.
No permit required Confidence: medium

No permit to replace roof covering (any amount) or roof decking without changing framing. A new roof with new rafters needs a permit.

What changes the answer

Note: The quick checklist lists shingle replacement as "Maybe".

Cost

Fee not extracted; see DNS permit fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://city.milwaukee.gov/DNS/permits/PermitChecklist

Where to apply

City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services (Development Center)

Permitting authority: City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS). Rules shown are for 1-2 family homes. Historic properties need a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes regardless of permit rules. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“Replacement of unlimited quantities of roof covering.”

Source: https://city.milwaukee.gov/DNSPrograms/homeowner

“Replacement of roof decking without modification to framing members.”

Source: https://city.milwaukee.gov/DNSPrograms/homeowner

“Roof -- new (with new rafters, etc.) Yes”

Source: https://city.milwaukee.gov/DNS/permits/PermitChecklist

Verified: · Status: verified · Confidence: medium

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