Re-Roof Permit in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
VerifiedRequired 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
Required documents
- Required
Reroof Permit Application
City of Coeur d'Alene Reroof Permit (revised 12/31/2022); records existing/proposed roofing type, slope, number of existing layers, squares to install, and valuation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same schedule as new construction) | $69.25 minimum (valuation up to $500-$1,700 tier), scaling per the City of Coeur d'Alene Building Permit Fee Schedule | 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 |
| Processing Fee | $40.00 (non-refundable, included in permit cost) | City of Coeur d'Alene Reroof Permit application, revised 12/31/2022 |
Review timeline
7–14 business days
Coeur d'Alene’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Roof Sheathing
Installation of new roof sheathing
- 2
Underlayment
Installation of underlayment after removal of existing roof covering and prior to installation of new roof covering
- 3
Existing Roof Covering (re-cover only)
Required prior to re-covering over an existing roof, if not stripping to sheathing
- 4
Final
After work is complete; schedule 24 hours in advance by calling (208) 769-2391
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
- Do I need a permit to re-roof my house in Coeur d'Alene?
- 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.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Coeur d'Alene Building Services Department — official building department
- Reroof Permit Application (PDF, rev. 12/31/2022) | City of Coeur d'Alene
- Building Services FAQ | City of Coeur d'Alene
- Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF, rev. 1/3/23) | City of Coeur d'Alene
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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