Roofing Permit (Re-Roof) in Breckenridge, Colorado

Breckenridge requires a roofing permit (re-roof) for: All roof coverings on new construction, additions, and re-roofs must be Class A, tested per ASTM E108 or UL 790 (CWRC Section 403.2 / 1505.1/R902.1); If more than 25% of existing roof surface area is affected by reconstruction/replacement/alteration/repair, the work must meet the new-construction roof-covering standard (CWRC Section 101.6/403.2); Roofs must be designed with snow-shed barriers to prevent snow from shedding onto balconies, decks, exits, stairways, sidewalks, streets, utility meters, or adjacent properties (Town Code 8-1-4, IBC 1503.6/IRC R903.1.1), except for roof areas with 48 inches or less horizontal dimension that won't shed onto a lower roof; Flame/ember protection required at any gap between roof covering profile and roof deck (firestopping, cap sheet per ASTM D3909, or listed Class A assembly) — CWRC 403.2.1; Valley flashings: minimum 0.019-inch (No. 26 galvanized) corrosion-resistant metal over a minimum 36-inch-wide underlayment of ASTM D3909 cap sheet running the full valley length — CWRC 403.2.2; Gutters and downspouts must be noncombustible material — CWRC 403.3; Ventilation openings for attics/rafter spaces/underfloor spaces must meet CWRC 403.4 performance (ASTM E2886 tested vents) or prescriptive (noncombustible corrosion-resistant mesh) requirements; Roof underlayment (self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen or equivalent, building-official approved) required under all roof coverings, extending from eave to ridge and covering the full deck; new construction requires the underlayment to extend a minimum of 30 inches up adjacent walls (IBC 1507.1.1/IRC R905.1.1); Certain commercial/residential roofing types (EPDM, TPO, built-up, nail-fin, cold roof) may require third-party or manufacturer certification — verify with the Building Department; Minimum of two inspections typical: Underlayment and Flashing Inspection, and Final Building Inspection; ladder/access arrangements must be coordinated with the inspector in advance; The Building Division may use drone aerial photography for roofing inspections, determined case-by-case. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Breckenridge Community Development Department — Building Division at (970) 453-3180 before starting work.

In Breckenridge, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same Building, Mechanical & Plumbing Fee Schedule) is: $50.00 minimum, scaling per valuation tiers. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of the permit fee; Re-inspection Fee — $65.00/hour. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Breckenridge does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Breckenridge Community Development Department — Building Division at (970) 453-3180 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Roofing Permit Application (Access Portal); Re-Roof Requirements document. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Breckenridge requires 2 inspection(s) for a roofing permit (re-roof), in order: Underlayment and Flashing Inspection, Final Building Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Breckenridge Community Development Department — Building Division ((970) 453-3180).

Apply through Town of Breckenridge Community Development Department — Building Division at 150 Ski Hill Road, 2nd Floor, PO Box 168, Breckenridge, CO 80424. Phone: (970) 453-3180, email: building@townofbreckenridge.com. Office hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-12:00pm; closed major holidays. Official information: https://www.townofbreckenridge.com/departments/community-development/building.

Breckenridge, Colorado has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix P, with Town-specific amendments codified at Breckenridge Town Code Title 8, Chapter 1, Section 8-1-4 — effective as of January 13, 2026 per the Town's Adopted Building Codes page; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices BE and BG, with local amendments at Town Code 8-1-5; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendix C; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), including Appendix A; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendices A and B; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2024 International Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); 2006 ICC Electrical Code — Administrative Provisions; 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC) — adopted town-wide, NOT limited to a mapped Wildland-Urban Interface overlay; governs defensible-space site plans, Structure Ignition Zones 1-3, Class 1/Class 2 structure hardening, exterior roof coverings and wall materials on renovations affecting more than 25% of existing surface area, and additions increasing footprint by more than 500 sq ft; 2023 Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code — requires plans to show solar-ready zone location/size, roof dead/live load design values, EV-capable/EV-ready/EVSE parking space counts and conduit routing, per the Town's Permit Submittal Checklist; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), including Appendices B through Q, adopted by reference without amendments; ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; Full adopted code text (Town Code Title 8, Chapter 1) hosted at breckenridge.town.codes/Code/8. Local amendments apply — see the Breckenridge overview page for the full list.

Class A roof covering is required town-wide on all new construction, additions, and re-roofs under the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code as adopted by Breckenridge — it is not limited to a mapped Wildland-Urban Interface zone.