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Re-Roof Permit in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Required for re-roofing residential, multi-family, industrial, and commercial buildings in Coeur d'Alene. Governed by the locally-adopted 2018 IBC/IRC roofing provisions and City Design Criteria. Billed via the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule plus a $40 non-refundable processing fee; issued through building.cdaid.org.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Re-roof permit required per the City's Building Services FAQ (roofing is explicitly listed as requiring a permit, alongside re-roofing being required to replace any dry-rot or fungus-damaged wood with new minimum Class A or B, 25-year roofing, flashing, and ventilation of enclosed spaces)
  • Roof decks must be solidly sheathed; installers must notify the Building Department of any dry-rot or structural problems found
  • Ice barrier underlayment must be installed per the locally-adopted IBC/IRC
  • Roof ventilation must comply with the current IBC/IRC and/or manufacturer requirements
  • Manufacturer's installation instructions and/or IBC/IRC requirements must be followed
  • Permit cost includes a non-refundable $40.00 processing fee

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same schedule as new construction)City of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule, revised 1/3/23; no dedicated flat re-roof fee table is published — the general valuation-based schedule governs, per the Reroof Permit application form itself
$69.25 minimum (valuation up to $500-$1,700 tier), scaling per the City of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule
Processing FeeCity of Coeur d'Alene Reroof Permit application, revised 12/31/2022
$40.00 (non-refundable, included in permit cost)

Review timeline

Plan reviewCoeur d'Alene’s published plan-review target
7–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Roof Sheathing

    Installation of new roof sheathing

  2. 2

    Underlayment

    Installation of underlayment after removal of existing roof covering and prior to installation of new roof covering

  3. 3

    Existing Roof Covering (re-cover only)

    Required prior to re-covering over an existing roof, if not stripping to sheathing

  4. 4

    Final

    After work is complete; schedule 24 hours in advance by calling (208) 769-2391

See the full Coeur d'Alene inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Re-roofing must replace any dry-rot or fungus-damaged wood with new minimum Class A or B, 25-year roofing, flashing, and ventilation of enclosed spaces per the City's FAQ.
  • The $40 processing fee is included in, not added on top of, the total permit cost communicated to the applicant.
  • This permit is one of the four types (Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Re-Roof) explicitly supported for online payment through building.cdaid.org.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Re-roofing is listed by the City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services FAQ as requiring a permit, with dry-rot/damaged wood replacement, minimum Class A/B 25-year roofing, ice barrier underlayment, and roof ventilation per the locally-adopted IBC/IRC. The permit fee is valuation-based per the general Building Permit Fee Schedule plus a $40 processing fee.

In Coeur d'Alene, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same schedule as new construction) is: $69.25 minimum (valuation up to $500-$1,700 tier), scaling per the City of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule. Additional published fees: Processing Fee — $40.00 (non-refundable, included in permit cost). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Coeur d'Alene's published plan-review target for a re-roof permit is 7–14 business days.

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

Coeur d'Alene requires 4 inspection(s) for a re-roof permit, in order: Roof Sheathing, Underlayment, Existing Roof Covering (re-cover only), Final. Schedule each through City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department ((208) 769-2267).

Apply through City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department at 710 E. Mullan Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. Phone: (208) 769-2267, email: Contact form via cdaid.org (Building Services); Building Official Ted Lantzy (208) 769-2261. Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; new building permit applications not accepted at the counter after 4:30 p.m. Inspection line (24 hours advance notice required): (208) 769-2391. Fax: (208) 769-2237.. Official information: https://www.cdaid.org/government/departments/building-services/.

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho has adopted: Idaho Building Code Act, Idaho Code Title 39, Chapter 41: establishes a mandatory statewide building code adopted by the Idaho Building Code Board, administered locally by cities/counties per Idaho Code 39-4116. The state's currently adopted cycle (2021 International Codes family, including 2021 IBC/IRC, and the 2020 Idaho Energy Conservation Code) took effect statewide January 1, 2022. Source: Idaho Building Code Act, Idaho Code Title 39 Ch. 41, legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title39/t39ch41/; City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department has locally adopted the 2018 International Codes, effective January 1, 2021 (the city's own currently-published adopted-codes page and PDF handout, both live as of this review, have not yet been updated to the newer statewide 2021 cycle): 2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), 2018 International Fire Code (IFC). Source: City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services page and 'Current Adopted Codes and Design Criteria' handout (cdaid.org); 2017 Idaho State Plumbing Code, with current City of Coeur d'Alene amendments (plumbing code has NOT been updated to the 2018 cycle locally). Source: City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services page and Adopted Codes and Design Criteria handout; 2009 ICC A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Source: City of Coeur d'Alene Adopted Codes and Design Criteria handout; The City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department administers and issues Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Re-Roof, Demolition, and Moving permits directly within city limits (per the department's own published FAQ permit-type list). Electricians, plumbers, and mechanical/HVAC contractors must each hold a current State of Idaho trade license administered by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) / Division of Building Safety, (208) 334-3950, to obtain a City permit, but the City itself performs the plan review, permit issuance, and inspection for these trades within its boundaries — DOPL's direct-jurisdiction permitting/inspection role applies in areas that have NOT assumed local jurisdiction; the City of Coeur d'Alene's own FAQ and applications pages confirm the City issues its own Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical permits. Source: City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services FAQ (cdaid.org/government/departments/building-services/faq/); DOPL Electrical Program FAQ noting permit jurisdiction 'varies widely' by locally-assumed authority (dopl.idaho.gov/ele/ele-faqs/). Local amendments apply — see the Coeur d'Alene overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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 Coeur d'Alene building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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