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Roofing Permit (Re-Roofing) — Arvada, Colorado · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-17 · Source: https://www.arvadaco.gov/417/Re-Roofing
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Roofing Permit (Re-Roofing) in Arvada, Colorado
Required for residential and commercial roof replacement in Arvada. Replacement of up to 100 sq ft of roofing material per year is treated as maintenance and does not require a permit. CONFIRMED LIVE 2026-07-17: unlike most other Arvada permit types, the operational Re-Roofing page (arvadaco.gov/417) still explicitly and repeatedly cites 2018-cycle codes as governing — 'Commercial Roofing IBC-2018,' Chapter 15 of the 2018 IBC as amended, and 'Residential Roofing / Re-Roofing IRC-2018,' Chapter 9 — even though the City's Adopted Building Code summary page lists the 2024-cycle codes as already current elsewhere on the site. Additionally, the live Re-Roofing page states 'Ice Barrier (Ice and Water Shield) not required. See attached letter,' directly contradicting the Adopted Building Code page's statement that ice/water shield 'is required in Arvada... this is a change per our new adopted building codes.' Properties in an identified wildfire risk zone that replace more than 25% of the roof covering will additionally need to comply with the Arvada Wildfire Resiliency Code, which the City's 2026 Building Code updates page confirms (past tense) has been adopted — though the Re-Roofing operational page itself makes no reference to this new code.
Verified 2026-07-17 · Source
When you need this permit
- Replacement of roofing material up to a total of 100 sq ft per year is considered maintenance and does not require a Re-Roofing permit
- If only one face/side of a roof is damaged, that portion may be replaced alone if allowed by the manufacturer's installation instructions and applicable code
- All commercial roofs must be installed per Chapter 15 of the 2018 IBC (as amended) and manufacturer installation requirements for the wind speed at the site (136/150 Vult depending on location relative to Highway 93) — CONFIRMED still the live-cited code edition on arvadaco.gov/417 as of 2026-07-17
- Energy code upgrades required where sheathing is exposed during re-roofing and no cavity insulation exists: insulate above sheathing to R30ci, or below to R38 (flat) / R49 (attic)
- Ice Barrier (Ice and Water Shield): the live Re-Roofing page (arvadaco.gov/417) states this is 'not required,' while the City's separate Adopted Building Code page states it 'is required in Arvada' as a change under the new code cycle — an unresolved contradiction between two of the City's own live pages as of 2026-07-17; confirm directly with Building Safety Division before assuming either way
- A duty-rated ladder (minimum 200 lb capacity, extending 3 ft above the roof edge) must be provided on-site for all roofing inspections, including a second-story ladder if applicable
- Re-roofing that replaces more than 25% of roof covering on a property within an identified wildfire risk zone will require compliance with the Arvada Wildfire Resiliency Code, confirmed adopted per the City's 2026 Building Code updates page (verified live 2026-07-17), though this specific trigger is not mentioned on the Re-Roofing operational page itself
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Fee schedule
Roofing Permit Fee — valuation-basedResidential and Commercial re-roofing use Table 18-1 of the Building Fee Schedule; the City directs applicants to its online Fee Calculator for a project-specific estimate — no separate flat re-roof dollar figure is published
Per Table 18-1 (valuation-based schedule) plus Use Tax
Roofing Valuation Basis (per 100 sq ft) — used to compute the Table 18-1 fee when actual contract cost is not documentedBuilding Fee Schedule, Table 18-6 (Roofing Valuation), confirmed live 2026-07-17; if the contractor/homeowner submits proof of actual material cost, the contract amount is instead split 58% material / 42% labor per the same use-tax convention used elsewhere in the fee schedule
3-tab: $187.50/100 sf; Dimensional shingles: $252.00/100 sf; Shakes (untreated): $439.00/100 sf; Light-weight tile: $439.00/100 sf; other/special/treated shakes: use actual contract amount
Review timeline
Plan reviewArvada’s published plan-review target
0–1 business days
Inspection process
- 1
Mid-Roof
Only required for flat (1:12 or lower slope) roofs or special roofing materials such as heavy tile
- 2
Final Roofing
Required for all re-roofing permits; ladder must be on-site and roof must be free of rain, frost, or snow at time of inspection
See the full Arvada inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- Small repairs (up to 100 sq ft of roofing material per year) don't require a permit at all in Arvada — but full or partial-face tear-offs beyond that threshold do.
- You must provide a duty-rated ladder (200 lb minimum capacity, extending at least 3 ft above the roof edge, set at least 3 ft from any roof corner) for every roofing inspection, including a second ladder for second-story access if applicable — failure to provide one can trigger a re-inspection fee.
- If your property falls within an identified wildfire risk zone, re-roofing that replaces more than 25% of the roof covering will trigger additional structural-hardening compliance requirements under the Arvada Wildfire Resiliency Code, which the City confirms (past tense, verified live 2026-07-17) is now adopted — verify your address against the City's wildfire risk map before budgeting your project. Note that the Re-Roofing operational page itself does not reference this new code, so confirm applicability directly.
- LIVE SITE INCONSISTENCY (verified 2026-07-17): the operational Re-Roofing page still cites 2018-cycle IBC/IRC chapters and states ice/water shield underlayment is 'not required,' while the City's separate Adopted Building Code page says the 2024-cycle codes are already current and that ice/water shield 'is required in Arvada' as a new change. Do not assume either claim without confirming directly with Building Safety Division for your specific project.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, for any roofing replacement beyond 100 sq ft of material per year. Smaller repairs are treated as maintenance and don't require a permit. Apply via eTRAKiT (arvadapermits.org); fees are valuation-based per Table 18-1, with per-100-sq-ft valuation figures in Table 18-6 (3-tab $187.50, dimensional shingles $252.00, shakes/light-weight tile $439.00) used when actual contract cost isn't documented.
In Arvada, the published Roofing Permit Fee — valuation-based is: Per Table 18-1 (valuation-based schedule) plus Use Tax. Additional published fees: Roofing Valuation Basis (per 100 sq ft) — used to compute the Table 18-1 fee when actual contract cost is not documented — 3-tab: $187.50/100 sf; Dimensional shingles: $252.00/100 sf; Shakes (untreated): $439.00/100 sf; Light-weight tile: $439.00/100 sf; other/special/treated shakes: use actual contract amount. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.
Arvada's published plan-review target for a roofing permit (re-roofing) is 0–1 business days.
You'll need: Roofing Permit Application (eTRAKiT). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Arvada requires 2 inspection(s) for a roofing permit (re-roofing), in order: Mid-Roof, Final Roofing. Schedule each through City of Arvada — Building Safety Division (720-898-7620).
Apply through City of Arvada — Building Safety Division at 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80002. Phone: 720-898-7620, email: buildingpermits@arvada.org. Office hours: Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; permits are applied for and paid online via eTRAKiT at arvadapermits.org — permits are no longer processed over the counter. Official information: https://www.arvadaco.gov/332/Building-Permits.
Arvada, Colorado has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — CONFIRMED LIVE 2026-07-17: the City's 'Adopted building codes and design criteria' page (arvadaco.gov/165) now lists the 2024 IBC under 'Current adopted building codes (adopted March 24, 2026)', with the 2018 IBC moved to 'Previous adopted building codes (in effect October 2020-March 2026)'; the City's '2026 Building Code updates' page (arvadaco.gov/1388) confirms in past tense that 'The changes went into effect on July 1, 2026.' Permits submitted before July 1, 2026 could still use the 2018 IBC. CAVEAT: as of 2026-07-17 some Arvada operational permit-type pages had NOT been updated to reflect this switch — see per-permitType notes for mechanical/plumbing and re-roofing, which still cite 2018-cycle codes as current; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — same confirmed-live status as the IBC line above (arvadaco.gov/165, arvadaco.gov/1388, both verified 2026-07-17); includes the reorganized Chapter 3 and new ADU/tiny-house/3D-printed-home appendices per arvadaco.gov/1461 (Significant Changes list); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — listed under 'Current adopted building codes' on arvadaco.gov/165 as of 2026-07-17; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — listed under 'Current adopted building codes' on arvadaco.gov/165 as of 2026-07-17; HOWEVER the live Residential Mechanical & Plumbing operational page (arvadaco.gov/434, verified 2026-07-17) still states 'Requirements follow the 2018 IRC and 2018 IECC, adopted by the City of Arvada... we have an upcoming code adoption' — a direct, unresolved contradiction between two of Arvada's own live pages; confirm current status directly with Building Safety Division for mechanical/plumbing submittals; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — same contradiction as the IMC line above: arvadaco.gov/165 lists 2024 IPC as current, but the live arvadaco.gov/434 operational page (verified 2026-07-17) still frames the 2024 IPC as an 'upcoming' change and cites 2018 IPC as governing; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — listed under 'Current adopted building codes' on arvadaco.gov/165 as of 2026-07-17, replacing the 2009 IPMC (deleting 45 prior municipal amendments per arvadaco.gov/1461); Colorado Model Low Energy Carbon Code, based on the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — listed under 'Current adopted building codes' on arvadaco.gov/165 as of 2026-07-17, replacing the 2018 IECC; includes EV-ready/electric-ready/solar-ready mandates per arvadaco.gov/1388 and arvadaco.gov/1446; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — listed under 'Current adopted building codes' on arvadaco.gov/165 as of 2026-07-17; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — listed under 'Current adopted building codes' on arvadaco.gov/165 as of 2026-07-17; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) / NFPA 70 — CONFIRMED still the governing electrical code as of 2026-07-17 per the City's own explicit statement on arvadaco.gov/1446 ('For Builders: Detailed changes coming in 2026'): 'Please note that the 2023 National Electrical Code will remain the electrical code for the City of Arvada, however the City does expect to begin implementing the 2026 NEC later on in 2026, when the State of Colorado begins implementation.' NOTE: arvadaco.gov/165's 'Current adopted building codes' list also includes an entry for '2026 National Electrical Code' — this appears to be an inconsistency/premature listing on that summary page, since the more specific, explicit 1446 page confirms 2023 NEC remains in effect pending State of Colorado action; treating 2023 NEC as the operative code per the more explicit source; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — listed under 'Current adopted building codes' on arvadaco.gov/165 as of 2026-07-17; Arvada Wildfire Resiliency Code (based on the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code) — CONFIRMED LIVE 2026-07-17: listed under 'Current adopted building codes' on arvadaco.gov/165, and arvadaco.gov/1388 states in past tense 'The City has adopted the Arvada Wildfire Resiliency Code, our first wildfire codes.' First Arvada-specific wildfire code; requires structural hardening and defensible space for new buildings, additions, accessory structures over 120 sq ft, and re-roofing/re-siding projects that replace more than 25% of the roof covering or exterior siding, within identified wildfire risk zones (map based on Jefferson County's wildfire map per arvadaco.gov/1461). CAVEAT: the live Re-Roofing operational page (arvadaco.gov/417, verified 2026-07-17) does not reference this code and still states 'Ice Barrier (Ice and Water Shield) not required' — directly contradicting arvadaco.gov/165's design-criteria section, which states 'Ice and Water Shield is required in Arvada... this is a change per our new adopted building codes.' This specific point is an unresolved live contradiction on Arvada's own website as of 2026-07-17. Local amendments apply — see the Arvada overview page for the full list.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-17.
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 Arvada building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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