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Roofing Permit (Reroof) in Lafayette, Colorado

Required for any roof work involving one square (100 sq. ft.) or more of shingles in Lafayette. Falls under the City's Quick Permit category, billed at a flat $100 fee. Governed by the 2021 IRC/IBC local roofing amendments (Class 4 Impact Resistant Shingles, ice-and-water shield, drip edge, layer limits) detailed in the City's dedicated Roofing Code Information/Checklist.

Verified 2026-07-05 · Source

When you need this permit

  • A permit is required for any roof work requiring one square (100 sq. ft.) or more of shingles; the City does not specify whether a full tear-off/reroof is required for a given scope of work
  • Class 4 Impact Resistant Shingles are required (2021 IRC/IBC local amendment, effective March 15, 2021); documentation or packaging of the Class 4 IR shingles must be available for inspection along with the Inspection Record Card
  • Drip edge/rake metal is required
  • Ice and water shield is required
  • Asphalt roofs may have no more than two layers total
  • Shingles must comply with ASTM D7158 (Class G or H) or ASTM D3161 Class F for wind rating
  • Commercial low-sloped roofs directly above conditioned space must comply with 2021 IECC Section C402.3 (Table C402.3) minimum roof reflectance/emittance
  • Contractors working in Lafayette must be licensed with the City (Special Contractor License covers roofing, $100 fee) Contractor
  • Use the regular Building Permit Application (no separate roofing-specific form); email to buildingpermits@lafayetteco.gov or apply online via MyGov

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Fee schedule

Residential Roof (flat fee)Exhibit A Building and Sign Permit Fee Schedule, effective 1-1-26 — flat fee for Residential AC, Furnace, Fence, Roof, Sewer Repair, Shed, Siding, Solar PV, Water Heater, and Windows
$100.00
Reinspection FeeApplies if a roof inspection is cancelled/failed for non-compliance with ladder, weather, or access requirements
$75.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewLafayette’s published plan-review target
2–3 business days

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Inspection process

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    Final Inspection (roof)

    Only one final inspection is required — no mid-roof inspection. A secured ladder tied off by the contractor, extending at least 3 feet above the roof edge, is required. Roof pitch must be reported when scheduling and written on the inspection card. Final inspections occur from the ground only if pitch exceeds 5/12, the building is over 2 stories, or it is a tile roof. Class 4 shingle documentation/packaging must be posted on site.

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

Tips

  • Unlike many jurisdictions, Lafayette requires only ONE final roof inspection — no mid-roof inspection — but the ladder, pitch-reporting, and weather requirements are strict, and failing them triggers a $75 reinspection fee.
  • The City will not call for a roof inspection when snow is forecast, and does not carry over or make repeat trips to check if a roof clears — the contractor is responsible for ensuring the roof is clear and dry.
  • Class 4 Impact Resistant Shingle documentation or original packaging must be physically on site and posted for the inspector, not just referenced on paperwork.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, for any roof work involving one square (100 sq. ft.) or more of shingles. The City does not specify whether the entire roof must be replaced for a given project — that determination is left to the scope of work.

In Lafayette, the published Residential Roof (flat fee) is: $100.00. Additional published fees: Reinspection Fee — $75.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

The City's Roofing Code Information/Checklist states to allow 2-3 working days for processing after emailing the application to buildingpermits@lafayetteco.gov.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Roof Checklist. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Lafayette requires 1 inspection(s) for a roofing permit (reroof), in order: Final Inspection (roof). Schedule each through City of Lafayette Planning & Building Department, Building Division (303-661-1451).

Apply through City of Lafayette Planning & Building Department, Building Division at 1290 S. Public Road, Lafayette, CO 80026. Phone: 303-661-1451, email: buildingpermits@lafayetteco.gov. Office hours: City Hall public access hours Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm; Building staff available via phone/email during regular business hours. Main city line (303) 665-5588; Building Division direct line (303) 661-1451; Planning staff (303) 661-1270.. Official information: https://www.lafayetteco.gov/92/Planning-Building-Department.

Lafayette, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted with an effective date of August 1, 2023, per the 2023 Lafayette Colorado Building Code. Source: City of Lafayette Building Code & Design Information page, https://www.lafayetteco.gov/361/Building-Code-Design-Information; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted with the same August 1, 2023 effective date; includes a local amendment requiring Class 4 Impact Resistant Shingles (effective March 15, 2021) for reroofing. Source: same page as above; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC); 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — includes local commercial low-slope roof reflectance/emittance requirements per IECC Section C402.3, Table C402.3; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC); 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — the City's live Solar Permit Application Process document states 'All work shall comply with the 2023 National Electric Code without amendments.' (re-grounded 2026-07-16 on a live primary source after the Solar Photovoltaic Plan Review and Inspections webpage that previously carried this quote was removed from the site). Source (PDF): https://www.lafayetteco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17165/Lafayette-Solar--Permit-Process; 2023 Lafayette Colorado Building Code — the City's consolidated adoption document incorporating the 2021 I-Code package plus local strengthening amendments and the 2023 NEC; effective August 1, 2023. Source (PDF): https://www.lafayetteco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/36791/2023-Lafayette-Colorado-Building-Code-Final; Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code — adopted statewide in 2025; applies within State-mapped low- or medium-risk wildfire areas in Lafayette (128 acres total: 44 acres of open space on the southeast edge of the city, 84 acres along the west side near Nyland Way and Brittney Lane). Requires non-combustible building materials for new construction in mapped areas and defines defensible-space/fuel-reduction guidelines within 30 feet of structures. Source: City of Lafayette Building Code & Design Information page, https://www.lafayetteco.gov/361/Building-Code-Design-Information. Local amendments apply — see the Lafayette overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-05.

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 Lafayette building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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