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Re-Roofing Permit in Flagstaff, Arizona

Required for residential and commercial re-roofing in Flagstaff. Governed by IRC R905.2.7.1 / IBC 1507.2.8.2 (ice barrier) as adopted, plus City of Flagstaff amendments requiring Class A/B fire-rated roofing and prohibiting wood shakes/shingles. Uses the Over-the-Counter permit for standard re-roofs.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Permit required for re-roofing a building; City follows IRC Section R905.2.7.1 and IBC Section 1507.2.8.2 and requires an ice barrier or ice dam membrane
  • All roofing material must be Class A or B fire-rated per City of Flagstaff amendments
  • Wood shakes or shingles are prohibited, including fire-rated shakes and shingles
  • Over-the-Counter re-roof permits limit replacement of roof decking to 1 square (100 sq ft); replacing more decking requires a residential or commercial building repair/remodel permit instead, and replacement decking must be inspected before being covered with underlayment
  • Apply through the Citizen Access Portal, or use the Over-the-Counter Permit Application (checkbox: Roofing, see footnote *R1)

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, ICC BVD methodology, applied to re-roof project value)City of Flagstaff Resolution 2017-21; no separate flat re-roof fee schedule was found distinct from the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee methodology
Project valuation x 0.01 permit fee multiplier, plus 65% plan review fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewFlagstaff’s published plan-review target
10–35 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Decking (if applicable)

    Replacement decking must be inspected before being covered with underlayment when decking replacement is part of the re-roof

  2. 2

    Final

    Ice barrier, underlayment, and Class A/B roofing material verified complete

See the full Flagstaff inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Wood shake and wood shingle roofing (including fire-rated versions) is prohibited citywide — only Class A or B rated roofing materials are allowed.
  • An Over-the-Counter re-roof permit caps decking replacement at 1 square (100 sq ft); larger decking replacement needs a full repair/remodel Building Permit.
  • reviewTimelineDays reflects the City's published ARS 9-835/9-836 'Small Residential Plans' category (which expressly includes 'repairs'), the governing plan-review track for a re-roof/decking repair: 10 working days Administrative Completeness Review + 25 working days Substantive Review = 35 working days overall. Source: City of Flagstaff Residential Building Permits Plan Review Process and Timeframes (PDF).

Frequently asked questions

Flagstaff requires a re-roofing permit for: Permit required for re-roofing a building; City follows IRC Section R905.2.7.1 and IBC Section 1507.2.8.2 and requires an ice barrier or ice dam membrane; All roofing material must be Class A or B fire-rated per City of Flagstaff amendments; Wood shakes or shingles are prohibited, including fire-rated shakes and shingles; Over-the-Counter re-roof permits limit replacement of roof decking to 1 square (100 sq ft); replacing more decking requires a residential or commercial building repair/remodel permit instead, and replacement decking must be inspected before being covered with underlayment; Apply through the Citizen Access Portal, or use the Over-the-Counter Permit Application (checkbox: Roofing, see footnote *R1). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Flagstaff Building Safety Section (Planning & Development Services, Community Development Division) at 928-213-2000 before starting work.

In Flagstaff, the published Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, ICC BVD methodology, applied to re-roof project value) is: Project valuation x 0.01 permit fee multiplier, plus 65% plan review fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Flagstaff's published plan-review target for a re-roofing permit is 10–35 business days.

You'll need: Over-the-Counter Permit Application (PDF, Rev. 06/10/2025). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Flagstaff requires 2 inspection(s) for a re-roofing permit, in order: Decking (if applicable), Final. Schedule each through City of Flagstaff Building Safety Section (Planning & Development Services, Community Development Division) (928-213-2000).

Apply through City of Flagstaff Building Safety Section (Planning & Development Services, Community Development Division) at 211 W Aspen Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Phone: 928-213-2000, email: BuildingPermits@flagstaffaz.gov. Office hours: City Hall is open 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Commercial permit attachments too large for the portal: Commercial.BuildingPermits@flagstaffaz.gov. Inter-departmental submittals: FrontCounter@flagstaffaz.gov.. Official information: https://www.flagstaff.az.gov/494/Building-Safety.

Flagstaff, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has no mandatory statewide building code edition — cities and counties each adopt and amend their own codes (per Arizona Revised Statutes framework for municipal building regulation; no state building-code-adoption agency parallel to Montana's DLI exists). The City of Flagstaff independently administers its own Building Safety program within city limits, separate from Coconino County's building department, which handles unincorporated county areas. Source: City of Flagstaff Building Safety page (flagstaff.az.gov/494/Building-Safety) and Building Permits page.; 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by City of Flagstaff Resolution 2019-26 and Ordinance 2019-16 on June 18, 2019, effective July 19, 2019 (the '2018 Suite of Codes'). Source: City of Flagstaff 2019 Adopted Building Codes (PDF); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted per Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16, effective July 19, 2019; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted per Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16, effective July 19, 2019; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted per Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16, effective July 19, 2019; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted per Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16, effective July 19, 2019 (Arizona/Flagstaff uses the IPC, not the Uniform Plumbing Code); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted per Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16, effective July 19, 2019; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted per Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16, effective July 19, 2019; 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted per Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16, effective July 19, 2019; 2018 International Solar Energy Provisions (ISEP) — adopted per Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16, effective July 19, 2019; a compilation of solar energy provisions from the IBC, IRC, IECC, IMC, IPC, IFC, and ISPSC; 2017 NFPA 70 / National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted per Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16, effective July 19, 2019; ICC A117.1-2017, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities — adopted per Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16; 1997 Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Uniform Administrative Code, and 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (ICBO) — retained as adopted codes per Flagstaff City Code Title 4, Chapter 4-01; All codes amended locally by Flagstaff City Code Title 4, Building Regulations (Chapters 4-01 through 4-11), on file with the City Clerk. Source: Flagstaff City Code Title 4 Building Regulations amendments document (2019 Amendments to the Adopted Codes, PDF, rev. 05/14/2019); Statewide overlay: Arizona Revised Statutes Section 9-468 sets mandatory statewide standards for solar photovoltaic and solar water heating construction permits (limits on required plan documentation, prohibits requiring a PE stamp absent a written justification, and caps solar permit fees at actual cost of issuance) — binding on the City of Flagstaff as a municipality. Source: azleg.gov ARS 9-468; Arizona Revised Statutes Sections 9-835 and 9-836 set statutory residential building-permit plan-review timeframes (Administrative Completeness Review and Substantive Review stages) that the City of Flagstaff's published review timeframes implement. Source: City of Flagstaff Residential Building Permits Plan Review Process and Timeframes (PDF). Local amendments apply — see the Flagstaff overview page for the full list.

No. Wood shakes or shingles, including fire-rated versions, are prohibited citywide; only Class A or B fire-rated roofing materials are permitted. Source: City of Flagstaff 'When is a building permit needed?' (PDF).

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Flagstaff building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.