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Re-Roofing Permit in Broomfield, Colorado

Required for residential and commercial re-roofing in the City and County of Broomfield. Governed by the 2024 IRC/IBC roofing provisions and the Building Division's Roof Inspection Process Checklist (revised March 2026); reviewed for shingle classification, flashing, and slope-specific underlayment requirements.

Verified 2026-07-23 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building permit required for re-roofing of any building
  • A Roof Slope Report is required for all pitched roof systems
  • Asphalt shingles must be classified ASTM D3161 Class F or ASTM D7158 Class H or G, and comply with Table R905.2.4.1 of the 2024 IRC; manufacturer's high-wind installation instructions must be followed
  • Drip edge required at eaves and gables of shingled roofs per IBC Section 1507.2.9.3 / IRC Section R905.2.8.5
  • Flashing at slope changes required per IRC R903.2.1 / IBC 1503.2.1 with no exceptions for shingle-to-shingle transitions
  • Laminate shingle stagger/offset minimum of 4 inches (Broomfield policy plus manufacturer guideline)
  • Broomfield has no history of ice damming and does NOT require ice-and-water shield at the eaves
  • Ladders must be set and secured by 8:00 a.m. the day of inspection
  • A mid-roof inspection must be called when the roof is 25%-50% complete; a final inspection is required when roofing is done

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Fee schedule

Re-Roofing Permit Fee — valuation-based (same schedule as new construction)City and County of Broomfield Building Division Fee Schedule
$23.50 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per the published fee table up to $293.25 at $17,000-$18,000; above $18,000 the codified BMC 15-03-100 Table 1-A schedule continues (e.g., $69.25 + $14.00/$1,000 from $2,000-$25,000, down to $4.75/$1,000 above $500,000)

Review timeline

Plan reviewBroomfield’s published plan-review target
1–7 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Mid-Roof

    Called when the roof is 25%-50% complete, before shingles fully cover underlayment/flashing

  2. 2

    Final

    Roofing complete per approved application

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

Tips

  • Re-roofs (no modifications) review in about one week per the Review Timelines page — one of the fastest categories after like-for-like replacements.
  • The re-roofing application can also be submitted by email alongside window, door, and A/C/furnace replacements for the 1-2 business day turnaround, if there are no plan modifications.
  • Broomfield explicitly does NOT require ice-and-water shield at the eaves due to no local history of ice damming — a notable deviation from many other Front Range/Colorado jurisdictions; do not assume this applies elsewhere in Colorado.

Frequently asked questions

Broomfield requires a re-roofing permit for: Building permit required for re-roofing of any building; A Roof Slope Report is required for all pitched roof systems; Asphalt shingles must be classified ASTM D3161 Class F or ASTM D7158 Class H or G, and comply with Table R905.2.4.1 of the 2024 IRC; manufacturer's high-wind installation instructions must be followed; Drip edge required at eaves and gables of shingled roofs per IBC Section 1507.2.9.3 / IRC Section R905.2.8.5; Flashing at slope changes required per IRC R903.2.1 / IBC 1503.2.1 with no exceptions for shingle-to-shingle transitions; Laminate shingle stagger/offset minimum of 4 inches (Broomfield policy plus manufacturer guideline); Broomfield has no history of ice damming and does NOT require ice-and-water shield at the eaves; Ladders must be set and secured by 8:00 a.m. the day of inspection; A mid-roof inspection must be called when the roof is 25%-50% complete; a final inspection is required when roofing is done. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City and County of Broomfield Building Division (Community Development Department) at 303-438-6370 before starting work.

In Broomfield, the published Re-Roofing Permit Fee — valuation-based (same schedule as new construction) is: $23.50 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per the published fee table up to $293.25 at $17,000-$18,000; above $18,000 the codified BMC 15-03-100 Table 1-A schedule continues (e.g., $69.25 + $14.00/$1,000 from $2,000-$25,000, down to $4.75/$1,000 above $500,000). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Broomfield's published plan-review target for a re-roofing permit is 1–7 business days.

You'll need: Re-Roofing Permit Application; Roof Slope Report. Depending on your project, Broomfield may also ask for: Mid-Roof or Final Roof Inspection Affidavit. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Broomfield requires 2 inspection(s) for a re-roofing permit, in order: Mid-Roof, Final. Schedule each through City and County of Broomfield Building Division (Community Development Department) (303-438-6370).

Apply through City and County of Broomfield Building Division (Community Development Department) at George Di Ciero City & County Building, One DesCombes Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020. Phone: 303-438-6370, email: buildingpermits@broomfield.org. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except holidays; payments accepted 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Over-the-counter Plans Analyst consultations available Tuesdays 9am-Noon and Thursdays 1-4pm. Chief Building Official: Tim Pate, tpate@broomfield.org. Permits cannot be submitted through the Online Portal — all permit application documents, revisions, and affidavits must be emailed to buildingpermits@broomfield.org.. Official information: https://www.broomfield.org/174/Building.

Broomfield, Colorado has adopted: Colorado is a home-rule state with NO single statewide building code — each municipality and county adopts and amends its own code edition(s). The only statewide floor requirements are energy-code related (HB22-1362, the Colorado Energy Code Board / Model Low Energy and Carbon Code process) and, for accessory dwelling units, HB24-1152 (statewide ADU standards for eligible jurisdictions). Applicants working in any other Colorado city or county must independently confirm that jurisdiction's own adopted code edition and amendments — do not assume Broomfield's editions apply elsewhere. Source: Colorado Energy Office, Colorado Department of Local Affairs.; City and County of Broomfield Ordinance No. 2295, adopted by Broomfield City Council, effective April 15, 2026: adopts the 2024 International Building Code, 2024 International Residential Code, 2024 International Mechanical Code, 2024 International Plumbing Code, 2024 International Fuel Gas Code, 2024 International Existing Building Code, and 2024 International Fire Code (2024 ICC code series), plus the Colorado Low Energy and Carbon Code (state Model Low Energy Carbon Code / MLECC amendment package). Source: City and County of Broomfield Building Code Information page and Building Division page.; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — City and County of Broomfield began enforcement August 1, 2023, based on the State of Colorado's statewide NEC adoption (Colorado state law requires uniform statewide adoption of the NEC only, per the State Electrical Board). Broomfield will begin enforcement of the 2026 NEC on August 1, 2026, per the State Electrical Board's adoption schedule. Source: City and County of Broomfield Building Code Information page.; Broomfield Municipal Code (BMC) Title 15 (Building and Construction) codifies the locally-amended code editions and permit-fee authority (BMC 15-03-100); BMC Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17-32, governs accessory uses including fences (17-32-140) and accessory dwelling units (17-32-160 / 17-04-089). Source: City and County of Broomfield Building Code Information page; Municode library.; Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Code: a state-mandated model code (Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Board) that all Colorado jurisdictions must adopt by March 1, 2026 and enforce by June 1, 2026 (both deadlines confirmed on the City's dedicated 'Broomfield Voice' WUI project page, itself last updated 2026-04-15). The City's Building Division page still carries unchanged 2025-vintage text (re-fetched live 2026-07-23, identical to the 2026-07-18 and 2026-07-03 captures) stating Broomfield had not yet held its adoption hearing and was not expected to consider adoption until early 2026. The dedicated Broomfield Voice WUI page (also re-fetched live 2026-07-23, unchanged since its 2026-04-15 update) is more current and explicit: as of its last update the Wildfire Resilience Code 'has not been adopted by Broomfield,' hearing dates are 'not yet set,' and adoption-ordinance readings 'are not anticipated to occur until the second half of 2026.' Both the March 1, 2026 statewide adoption deadline and the June 1, 2026 enforcement deadline have now passed with no adoption on record on either page — Broomfield's WUI code is not yet in effect as of today. Confirm current status directly with the Building Division before relying on it. Source: City and County of Broomfield Building Division page, 'Wildland Urban Interface Code' notice; City of Broomfield ('Broomfield Voice'), '2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code' project page and its 'Key Dates' tab.. Local amendments apply — see the Broomfield overview page for the full list.

No. The City and County of Broomfield's Roof Inspection Process Checklist states the City has no history of ice damming and does not require ice-and-water shield at the eaves. Source: Re-Roofing Permit Application packet (Building Division, revised March 2026).

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.

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