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Re-Roofing Permit in Pueblo, Colorado

Required for residential and commercial re-roofing in the City of Pueblo. Reviewed against the 2021 IRC/IBC roofing provisions (Chapter 9 / Section 1507) with SoCoBD local interpretations effective July 1, 2023.

Verified 2026-07-23 · Source

When you need this permit

  • A building permit is required for re-roofing; contact SoCoBD or the Authority Having Jurisdiction for area-specific requirements
  • Homeowners may perform their own re-roof work Owner-builder
  • Asphalt shingles not permitted on roof pitch less than 2:12; two layers of underlayment required for pitch 2:12 to 4:12; one layer required for 4:12 and over
  • Drip edge required at eave and rake edges of shingle roofs (IRC R905.2.8.5 / IBC 1507.2.8.3)
  • Ice barrier is NOT required per Section R905.1.2 in this jurisdiction (local application)
  • Roof decking is considered 'solidly sheathed' only if the joint width between wood structural panels does not exceed 1/4 inch (SoCoBD interpretation, effective 7/1/2023); wider gaps require re-decking or a minimum 1/4-inch CDX/OSB overlay with its own permit and final inspection
  • Roofing contractors may only replace vent cap, storm collar, and jack on a B-Vent; any repair/replacement of the B-Vent connection or the vent itself requires a licensed HVAC contractor and permit
  • A Remove-and-Reset solar permit (obtained by a licensed contractor) is required before detaching solar arrays for re-roofing Contractor
  • Typical asphalt and Direct-to-Deck metal shingle residential roofs do not require a mid-roof inspection; tile roofs require a roof dry-in inspection after underlayment/battens/sub-flashing are installed and before any tile is placed
  • Re-roof permits are not required to be posted at the property

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Roofing Permit — 10 squares, ShinglesSoCoBD Roofing Permit Fees (2016) schedule
$76.07
Roofing Permit — 30 squares, ShinglesSoCoBD Roofing Permit Fees (2016) schedule
$155.67
Roofing Permit — 30 squares, ModifiedSoCoBD Roofing Permit Fees (2016) schedule
$135.59
Roofing Permit — 30 squares, RolledSoCoBD Roofing Permit Fees (2016) schedule
$76.07
Roofing Permit — 60 squares, ShinglesSoCoBD Roofing Permit Fees (2016) schedule; full square-by-square table (10-60 squares) published for Shingles/Modified/Rolled roofing
$195.11

Review timeline

Plan reviewPueblo’s published plan-review target
5–7 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Mid-Roof / Dry-In (as applicable)

    Not required for typical asphalt or Direct-to-Deck metal shingle residential roofs; required for tile roofs (dry-in, after underlayment/battens/sub-flashing, before tile placement) and may be required for low-slope membrane and tile/metal/stone-coated-steel roofs generally

  2. 2

    Final

    Completed roofing verified against approved plans and manufacturer installation instructions

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

Tips

  • Re-roof permits go through SoCoBD residential plan review, which averages approximately one week (5-7 days) on a first-come, first-served basis (many re-roof permits with no plan review are issued sooner). Source: SoCoBD Plan Review page, https://www.socobd.com/plan-review.php. Note the separate INSPECTION caveat below: following hailstorms, roofing inspections (not plan review) may run 5-7 days out per SoCoBD notice.
  • Installations above 7,500 feet elevation require additional ice/water protection measures (full ice barrier, special flashing details) — check with SoCoBD and the manufacturer.
  • Fastening: 4 nails per shingle strip generally, 6 nails per strip in high-wind areas (designated wind speed over 90 mph).
  • A licensed HVAC contractor and separate permit are required for any B-Vent repair beyond replacing the vent cap, storm collar, or jack.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Contact SoCoBD or the Authority Having Jurisdiction for area-specific requirements. Homeowners may do the re-roof themselves, and the permit holder must call for required inspections. Source: SoCoBD Reroofing Guidelines (PDF).

In Pueblo, the published Roofing Permit — 10 squares, Shingles is: $76.07. Additional published fees: Roofing Permit — 30 squares, Shingles — $155.67; Roofing Permit — 30 squares, Modified — $135.59; Roofing Permit — 30 squares, Rolled — $76.07; Roofing Permit — 60 squares, Shingles — $195.11. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Pueblo's published plan-review target for a re-roofing permit is 5–7 business days.

You'll need: Contractor or Homeowner Permit Application. Depending on your project, Pueblo may also ask for: Reroofing Guidelines (Colorado Chapter ICC Building Guide). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Pueblo requires 2 inspection(s) for a re-roofing permit, in order: Mid-Roof / Dry-In (as applicable), Final. Schedule each through Southern Colorado Building Department (SoCoBD) (719-543-0002).

Apply through Southern Colorado Building Department (SoCoBD) at 830 N Main St, Pueblo, CO 81003. Phone: 719-543-0002, email: permits@socobd.com. Office hours: Front counter open to the public 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday; online services available 24/7. Field inspectors are generally reachable in the office between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. Homeowner/Contractor permit applications may also be emailed to permits@socobd.com or faxed to 719-543-0062.. Official information: https://www.socobd.com/.

Pueblo, Colorado has adopted: Colorado has no statewide mandatory building code for most jurisdictions (home-rule authority); each municipality or building authority adopts and amends its own construction codes. The main statewide floors that DO apply everywhere are energy/electric-vehicle/solar-ready requirements under HB22-1362 (Colorado's building energy codes law) and, for accessory dwelling units, HB24-1152 (which addresses local ADU regulation but does not itself set a building code). Applicants should always confirm the specific adopted edition and local amendments with the issuing building department. Source: Colorado Energy Office, Building Energy Codes Toolkit, https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/building-energy-codes-toolkit; Verify Pueblo's own adopted code editions and amendments below — the City of Pueblo does not use a separate 'city code' distinct from the joint department's adopted codes; the Southern Colorado Building Department (SoCoBD, formerly Pueblo Regional Building Department/PRBD) is the single building authority for the City of Pueblo and administers one set of adopted codes for its full service area.; The Southern Colorado Building Department (SOCOBD) was created by an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Pueblo and the Town of Boone to serve as a single building-code authority for both. SOCOBD does not have jurisdiction in unincorporated areas of Pueblo County. Source: SoCoBD 'About' page, https://www.socobd.com/ (aboutprbd.php); 2021 International Building Code (IBC), as amended by Pueblo City Code Title IV, Building Regulations, Chapter 2 (Building and Energy Code amendments). Source: SoCoBD Building & Code Information page, https://www.socobd.com/ (handouts-forms.php) and Pueblo Municode, https://library.municode.com/co/pueblo/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIVBURE_CH2INBUCO_S4-2-2AMIBIE; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), as amended by Pueblo City Code Title IV, Chapter 6 (Residential Code amendments). Source: https://library.municode.com/co/pueblo/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIVBURE_CH6RECO_S4-6-2AM; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — note this jurisdiction uses the International Plumbing Code, not the Uniform Plumbing Code — as amended by Pueblo City Code Title IV, Chapter 4 (Plumbing Code amendments). Source: https://library.municode.com/co/pueblo/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIVBURE_CH4PL_S4-4-2AMCOPLCOSE1.2E.ADFO; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), as amended by Pueblo City Code Title IV, Chapter 3 (Electrical/NEC amendments). Source: https://library.municode.com/co/pueblo/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIVBURE_CH3EL_S4-3-2N.AM; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), adopted WITHOUT modifications, plus the Colorado Model Electric and Solar Ready Code, both effective 6/30/2026 per SoCoBD notice; the department is NOT adopting the Model Low Energy and Carbon Code (MLECC) at this time. A one-month transition period was allowed; plans/permits submitted on or after 8/1/2026 are subject to the new code, while plans/permits already in process remain on the prior code unless they expire. Source: SoCoBD homepage notice, https://www.socobd.com/ ('New Code Adoption 6/30/2026'), and Colorado Energy Office Building Energy Codes Toolkit, https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/building-energy-codes-toolkit (HB22-1362 statewide energy/electric-vehicle/solar-ready floor); Prior to the 2026 IECC/electric-ready adoption, SoCoBD used 2021 IECC prescriptive insulation values (adopted for the SoCoBD code cycle effective June 29, 2023): Climate Zone 5, Fenestration U-factor 0.32, Skylight U-factor 0.55, Ceiling R-49, Wood Frame Wall R-20 or R-13+5ci, Mass Wall R-13/17, Floor R-30, Basement Wall R-15ci or R-19 or R-13&5ci, Slab R-10ci at 2 ft, Crawl Space Wall R-15ci or R-19 or R-13&5ci. REScheck users may use either the 2018 or 2021 version. Source: SoCoBD Prescriptive Insulation Values handout (PDF), https://socobd.com/pubs/prescriptive.pdf. Local amendments apply — see the Pueblo overview page for the full list.

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