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Re-Roof Permit in Ketchum, Idaho

Required for roof replacement/re-roofing in Ketchum. As of February 2026, re-roofs use a Building Affidavit in place of a full Building Plan Check and are the only permit type exempted from the mandatory pre-final inspection step.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Roof replacement or re-roofing requires a building permit
  • Building Affidavit required in place of a full Building Plan Check
  • Re-roofs are exempt from the mandatory pre-final inspection required for other permit types

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Building Permit — valuation-based per the Building Permit Fees Calculation tableCity of Ketchum Permit, Impact & Water Fees schedule, effective October 1, 2024; most residential re-roofs fall in the lower valuation tiers
$24.75 + $3.20/$100 (up to $2,000); $72.75 + $14.70/$1,000 ($2,001–$25,000); higher tiers per the same schedule

Review timeline

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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Completed roof inspection — re-roofs are exempt from the pre-final inspection step required of other permit types and go directly to Final

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

Tips

  • Re-roofs are in the Short review tier: 7 calendar days for first review.
  • Re-roofs are the only permit type exempted from the City's mandatory pre-final inspection introduced in February 2026 — they proceed directly to the Final Building Inspection.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Re-roofing requires a building permit from the City of Ketchum. As of February 2026, re-roofs use a Building Affidavit instead of full plan review and are reviewed on the Short (7 calendar day) timeline.

In Ketchum, the published Building Permit — valuation-based per the Building Permit Fees Calculation table is: $24.75 + $3.20/$100 (up to $2,000); $72.75 + $14.70/$1,000 ($2,001–$25,000); higher tiers per the same schedule. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Ketchum's published plan-review target for a re-roof permit is 7–7 business days.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (CommunityConnect); Building Affidavit. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Ketchum requires 1 inspection(s) for a re-roof permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through City of Ketchum Planning & Building Department ((208) 726-7801).

Apply through City of Ketchum Planning & Building Department at 191 5th St. West (P.O. Box 2315), Ketchum, ID 83340. Phone: (208) 726-7801, email: participate@ketchumidaho.org. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.ketchumidaho.org/planning-building/page/building-services.

Ketchum, Idaho has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board, with Appendix O; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board, Parts I–III and IX, with Appendix F; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — as amended by the Idaho Building Code Board; 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted by State and City without amendment; 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — adopted by City of Ketchum; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) — with Appendix Chapters B, C, D, E, and F; ICC A117.1 — Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (as referenced in the adopted IBC); Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trade work is regulated and permitted by the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety (DBS) / Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — Ketchum does not issue its own trade permits; Modular buildings and structures are regulated by the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety (DBS). Local amendments apply — see the Ketchum overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.

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