Roofing Permit in Surprise, Arizona
A roofing permit is required for most roofing work in Surprise except for specific exemptions in the Surprise local amendments. Under IRC R105.2 local amendment, re-roofing with the same type of material as the original roofing is permit-exempt provided that no more than two layers of asphalt shingles are applied over an existing asphalt shingle roof. All other roofing work — including change of roofing material type, structural roof work, or roofing that exceeds the two-layer asphalt limit — requires a building permit submitted through the Permits & Applications Portal.
Verified 2026-06-29 · Source
When you need this permit
- Submit permit through Permits & Applications Portal at app.oncamino.com/surprise-az with plans uploaded via ProjectDox
- In-kind re-roofing (same material type, ≤2 layers asphalt over existing asphalt) is permit-exempt under Surprise local IRC R105.2
- All roofing work must comply with the 2024 IRC and Surprise local amendments (Ordinance 2025-14, effective January 1, 2026)
Required documents
- Req
Permits & Applications Portal submission (Clariti/Oncamino)
Initial permit request at app.oncamino.com/surprise-az
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing permit — valuation-based | Base: $100 per permit. Valuation $1.00–$999,999.99: $6.00 per each $1,000 of valuation. Plus 0.50% administrative processing fee on valuation. | Citywide Fee Schedule, Resolution #2026-16, effective 5/19/2026. No separate flat roofing fee; uses the standard valuation-based building/fire permit fee. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the permit fee (where plan review is required) | Citywide Fee Schedule, Resolution #2026-16, effective 5/19/2026. |
Review timeline
~4–8 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Surprise building department
Inspection process
- 1
Roof Deck / Underlayment
Roof deck, underlayment, and flashing inspected before covering material is applied (for permitted roofing projects).
- 2
Final Roof
Completed roofing inspected per approved plans.
Tips
- Re-roofing with the same material type is permit-exempt in Surprise — but only if it is the same type (e.g., tile to tile, asphalt to asphalt) and no more than two layers of asphalt shingles over existing asphalt.
- Changing from one material type to another (e.g., asphalt to tile) always requires a permit.
- Skylight installation or replacement that does not structurally alter the roof rafters or trusses is permit-exempt under Surprise's local amendment.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit to re-roof my home in Surprise?
- Re-roofing with the same type of material as the original does not require a permit, provided no more than two layers of asphalt shingles are applied over an existing asphalt shingle roof. Changing roofing materials (e.g., from shingles to tile) or exceeding the two-layer asphalt limit always requires a permit. Source: City of Surprise Local Amendments to the 2024 IRC, Section R105.2, Ordinance 2025-14.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.
- City of Surprise Community Development Department — Building Safety Division — official building department
- Permits & Applications | City of Surprise
- Local Amendments to the 2024 International Codes and 2023 NEC (Ordinance 2025-14, effective 1/1/2026) — PDF
- Citywide Fee Schedule (Resolution #2026-16, effective 5/19/2026) — PDF
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 Surprise building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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