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Roofing Permit (Reroof/Repair) in La Junta, Colorado

Required for reroofing and roof repair work in La Junta, using a dedicated Application for Roofing Permit distinct from the general building permit form. Governed by 2018 IRC roofing provisions (R905 series) as cited directly on the City's own Roofing Requirements sheet.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Underlayment per 2018 IRC R905.1.1; ice barriers per 2018 IRC R905.1.2
  • Shingle attachment per 2018 IRC R905.2, using high-wind manufacturer nailing requirements citywide (per the City's own Roofing Requirements sheet)
  • Roof valley flashing per 2018 IRC R905.7.6; sidewall flashing per 2018 IRC R905.2.8.3; drip edge per 2018 IRC R905.2.8.5; roof ventilation per 2018 IRC R806
  • A mid-roof inspection is required: a minimum of 25% and maximum of 75% of roof covering material, and 100% of underlayment and flashings, must be installed at time of the mid-roof inspection
  • A separate permit is required for each structure
  • Permit card must be posted at the job site and be accessible for inspection sign-off
  • Access to the roof (secured, properly-set ladder) is the responsibility of the permit holder for both mid-roof and final inspections

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Permit fee — valuation-based, not separately publishedNo roofing-specific fee schedule is published separately from the application's own valuation fields
Calculated from Total Valuation (Materials $ + Labor $) stated on the application; fees payable to the City of La Junta at time of permit issuance

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Mid-Roof Inspection

    Required when 25%-75% of roof covering material and 100% of underlayment/flashings are installed; if missed, resolve via a 10%-per-side uncovering or a stamped engineer's/architect's letter

  2. 2

    Final Roof Inspection

    Required to complete and close the permit; ladder must be properly set and secured for inspector access

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

Tips

  • Schedule the mid-roof inspection BEFORE covering 75% of the roof — if you miss it, you'll need to uncover a sample area or get a stamped engineer's/architect's letter instead.
  • The City requires high-wind manufacturer nailing patterns for shingle attachment citywide — don't assume standard nailing schedules apply.
  • You are responsible for providing safe roof access (a properly secured ladder) for both inspections — failure to do so results in a disapproved inspection.
  • Permits expire if inspections are not performed or continued within 180 days of issuance.

Frequently asked questions

La Junta requires a roofing permit (reroof/repair) for: Underlayment per 2018 IRC R905.1.1; ice barriers per 2018 IRC R905.1.2; Shingle attachment per 2018 IRC R905.2, using high-wind manufacturer nailing requirements citywide (per the City's own Roofing Requirements sheet); Roof valley flashing per 2018 IRC R905.7.6; sidewall flashing per 2018 IRC R905.2.8.3; drip edge per 2018 IRC R905.2.8.5; roof ventilation per 2018 IRC R806; A mid-roof inspection is required: a minimum of 25% and maximum of 75% of roof covering material, and 100% of underlayment and flashings, must be installed at time of the mid-roof inspection; A separate permit is required for each structure; Permit card must be posted at the job site and be accessible for inspection sign-off; Access to the roof (secured, properly-set ladder) is the responsibility of the permit holder for both mid-roof and final inspections. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of La Junta Engineering Department, Building Division at (719) 384-5991 before starting work.

In La Junta, the published Permit fee — valuation-based, not separately published is: Calculated from Total Valuation (Materials $ + Labor $) stated on the application; fees payable to the City of La Junta at time of permit issuance. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

La Junta does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of La Junta Engineering Department, Building Division at (719) 384-5991 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Application for Roofing Permit (PDF). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Yes. A minimum of 25% and maximum of 75% of roof covering material, plus 100% of underlayment and flashings, must be installed and left exposed for the mid-roof inspection before the roof can be closed.

Apply through City of La Junta Engineering Department, Building Division at 601 Colorado Avenue (P.O. Box 489), La Junta, CO 81050. Phone: (719) 384-5991, email: ljpermits@lajuntacolorado.org. Office hours: Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Municipal Building hours); Director of Engineering Martin Montoya; the Engineering Department consists of three full-time staff: the Director of Engineering, the Building Official, and the Office Manager. Official information: https://www.lajuntacolorado.org/194/Engineering.

La Junta, Colorado has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — La Junta Municipal Code Section 15.04.020 (Ord. No. 1643, Section 1(Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1459, 2007), administered by the Building Department established under Section 15.04.022; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — Municipal Code Section 15.08.010 (Ord. No. 1643, 2023; Ord. 1460, 2007), with Section R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria amended per Section 15.08.020 and the ordinance's own Appendix A; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Municipal Code Chapter 15.14 (Section 15.14.010, Adoption of International Existing Building Code); 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Municipal Code Chapter 15.20 (Section 15.20.020, Adoption of International Mechanical Code); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Municipal Code Section 15.30.010 (Ord. No. 1643, 2023; Ord. 1456, 2007), Appendix B adopted in its entirety and Section A repealed per Section 15.30.020; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — per the City's own Checklist for Single Family/Duplex Residential Plan Review; Energy Calculations required per Section R401.3 of the 2018 IECC (permanent certificate posted at the furnace/utility room/approved location); 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — Municipal Code Chapter 15.28; 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code — per the City's own Checklist for Single Family/Duplex Residential Plan Review; Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings — Municipal Code Chapter 15.12 (Dangerous Building Code); Uniform Housing Code — Municipal Code Chapter 15.24 (Housing Code); Electrical and Plumbing codes: NOT locally adopted by the City — the City's own 'Who Needs a Building Permit' bulletin directs all Electrical, Plumbing, and Gas permit questions to the State of Colorado (Division of Professions and Occupations, 303-894-7800 / dpo.colorado.gov/EandP/forms) rather than to a City chapter; confirmed independently by Title 15's own table of contents, which contains no standalone Electrical or Plumbing Code chapter (Chapters 15.16 and 15.36 are both marked 'Reserved'); Design criteria (IRC Table R301.2(1), as locally amended): Wind Load 115 mph; Frost Line 26 inches; Snow Load 25 psf (Live Load); Seismic Design Category B — per the City's Checklist for Single Family/Duplex Residential Plan Review Submittal. Local amendments apply — see the La Junta overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

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