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Re-Roofing Permit in Ammon, Idaho

Required for residential and commercial re-roofing in Ammon, governed by the 2018 IBC/IRC and administered through the standard building permit process via the BluePrince portal.

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Residential re-roof: fee is 1% of the contract price submitted by the roofing contractor/owner, capped at $100; no separate plan-check fee structure is broken out for a straightforward like-for-like re-roof
  • Commercial re-roof: requires a full building permit fee plus a 10% plan-check fee; no Fire Department or Planning Department plan-check fee is required for re-roofing
  • If a re-roof of other than a one- or two-family dwelling includes new structural elements that change the roof (including addition of cold roof sleepers), a full building permit and all plan-check fees (including Fire/Planning) are required
  • Apply through the BluePrince portal

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Residential Re-Roof FeeCity Fee Resolution 2026-008, Section 1-B
1% of the contract price, not to exceed $100.00
Commercial Re-Roof FeeCity Fee Resolution 2026-008, Section 1-B
Full building permit fee (per the valuation-based Building Permit Fee table) plus a 10% plan-check fee

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Completed roofing work verified against approved permit and applicable code

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

Tips

  • A straightforward residential re-roof fee is capped at $100 regardless of contract price, per the City's Fee Resolution.
  • Commercial re-roofs skip the Fire Department and Planning Department plan-check fees unless the project adds new structural elements (like cold roof sleepers) that change the roof.

Frequently asked questions

Ammon requires a re-roofing permit for: Residential re-roof: fee is 1% of the contract price submitted by the roofing contractor/owner, capped at $100; no separate plan-check fee structure is broken out for a straightforward like-for-like re-roof; Commercial re-roof: requires a full building permit fee plus a 10% plan-check fee; no Fire Department or Planning Department plan-check fee is required for re-roofing; If a re-roof of other than a one- or two-family dwelling includes new structural elements that change the roof (including addition of cold roof sleepers), a full building permit and all plan-check fees (including Fire/Planning) are required; Apply through the BluePrince portal. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Ammon Building Department at 208-612-4000 before starting work.

In Ammon, the published Residential Re-Roof Fee is: 1% of the contract price, not to exceed $100.00. Additional published fees: Commercial Re-Roof Fee — Full building permit fee (per the valuation-based Building Permit Fee table) plus a 10% plan-check fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Ammon does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Ammon Building Department at 208-612-4000 for current turnaround.

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

Ammon requires 1 inspection(s) for a re-roofing permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through City of Ammon Building Department (208-612-4000).

Apply through City of Ammon Building Department at 2135 South Ammon Road, Ammon, ID 83406. Phone: 208-612-4000, email: building@cityofammon.us. Office hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-4:30 PM (permits not accepted after 4:00 PM); Inspection hours Mon-Thu 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Official information: https://www.cityofammon.us/departments/building/.

Ammon, Idaho has adopted: City of Ammon Building Department adopts codes independently by ordinance under Ammon Municipal Code Title 07 (Building Regulations); the City self-administers building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permitting rather than relying on the Idaho Division of Building Safety for direct administration. Source: City of Ammon Building Department page, https://www.cityofammon.us/departments/building/; 2018 International Building Code (IBC), published by the International Code Council. Source: City of Ammon Building Department page, code link to https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2018P6; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings. Source: City of Ammon Building Department page, code link to https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2018P6; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Source: City of Ammon Building Department page, code link to https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IEBC2018P5; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC). Source: City of Ammon Building Department page, code link to https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IFC2018P6; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Source: City of Ammon Building Department page, code link to https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IFGC2018/index; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Source: City of Ammon Building Department page, code link to https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IMC2018P4; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Source: City of Ammon Building Department page, code link to https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/iecc2018; 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code (based on the Uniform Plumbing Code, adopted statewide pursuant to Idaho Code Title 54, Chapter 26). Source: City of Ammon Building Department page; National Electrical Code (NEC) — City of Ammon Building Department page identifies the currently adopted edition as the 2023 NEC (NFPA 70), consistent with the edition adopted statewide by Idaho pursuant to Idaho Code Section 54-1001. Electrical permits within Ammon city limits are issued and inspected by the City's own Building Department. Source: City of Ammon Building Department page, code link to https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/nfpa-70-standard-development/70; Ammon Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 7 (Planning and Zoning — Accessory Dwelling Units, Section 4) governs ADU standards enforced in conjunction with Building Department permitting. Source: City of Ammon ADU Regulations page, https://www.cityofammon.us/services/building-permits/adu-regulations/; Ammon Municipal Code Section 15.04.030 establishes stop-work-order and violation-fee authority for work commenced without a required building permit. Source: City Fee Resolution 2026-008 (Resolution Number 2026-008, adopted April 16, 2026, effective April 16, 2026), Section 1-B. Local amendments apply — see the Ammon overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-04.

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