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Re-Roofing Permit in Post Falls, Idaho

Required for residential and commercial re-roofing in Post Falls, reviewed under the 2018 IBC/IRC roofing provisions and the City's Design Criteria (40 psf roof snow load; Ice Shield underlayment required per IRC R905.1.2 due to occasional severe weathering conditions). Billed as a flat fee rather than a valuation-based Building Permit fee.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building permit required for re-roofing (Building Permit, billed at the dedicated Re-Roof flat fee rather than the general valuation schedule)
  • Ice Shield underlayment required per adopted 2018 IRC Section R905.1.2 due to the City's 'Severe' weathering designation
  • Roof assemblies must be designed for the City's Design Criteria: 40 psf roof snow load, 56 psf ground snow load
  • Apply through the Community Development Portal

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Re-Roof, ResidentialCity of Post Falls Fee Schedule, rev 10-1-2025
$150.00 Flat Fee
Re-Roof, CommercialCity of Post Falls Fee Schedule, rev 10-1-2025
Based upon the valuation of the work to be performed, minimum of $150.00 fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewPost Falls’s published plan-review target
10–20 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Completed roofing verified for ice-shield underlayment coverage, flashing, and code compliance per the adopted 2018 IRC

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

Tips

  • Post Falls' 'Severe' weathering classification (per the City's Current Adopted Codes and Design Criteria) triggers the IRC R905.1.2 Ice Shield underlayment requirement for roofing work.
  • Residential re-roofing is a flat $150.00 fee rather than valuation-based, unlike most other Building Permit categories in the Fee Schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Post Falls requires a re-roofing permit for: Building permit required for re-roofing (Building Permit, billed at the dedicated Re-Roof flat fee rather than the general valuation schedule); Ice Shield underlayment required per adopted 2018 IRC Section R905.1.2 due to the City's 'Severe' weathering designation; Roof assemblies must be designed for the City's Design Criteria: 40 psf roof snow load, 56 psf ground snow load; Apply through the Community Development Portal. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Post Falls Community Development Department, Building Division at (208) 773-8708 before starting work.

Residential re-roofing is a flat $150.00 fee. Commercial re-roofing is based on the valuation of work performed, with a $150.00 minimum. Source: City of Post Falls Fee Schedule, rev 10-1-2025.

Post Falls's published plan-review target for a re-roofing permit is 10–20 business days.

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

Post Falls requires 1 inspection(s) for a re-roofing permit, in order: Final. Schedule each through City of Post Falls Community Development Department, Building Division ((208) 773-8708).

Apply through City of Post Falls Community Development Department, Building Division at 1st Floor of City Hall, 408 N Spokane St, Post Falls, ID 83854. Phone: (208) 773-8708, email: permits@postfalls.gov. Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Dedicated Building Inspections line: (208) 457-3334 — leave permit number, job address, inspection type, and desired inspection date; requests left after midnight the night before cannot be scheduled for the following day.. Official information: https://www.postfalls.gov/175/Building.

Post Falls, Idaho has adopted: Idaho has a mandatory statewide building code administered by the Idaho Division of Building Safety (DBS, now organizationally under the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL) under the Idaho Building Code Act, Idaho Code Title 39, Chapter 41, negotiated and adopted through the Idaho Building Code Board. Local jurisdictions that adopt and locally administer the code must enforce it at least as strictly as the state minimum; Post Falls administers its own Building Division for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permitting within city limits. Source: City of Post Falls Current Adopted Codes and Design Criteria (Community Development Department, rev 02/16/25), https://www.postfalls.gov/DocumentCenter/View/750/Current-Codes-and-Design-Criteria-PDF; 2018 IBC (International Building Code), as adopted by the State of Idaho Building Code Board and locally administered by the City of Post Falls. Source: City of Post Falls Current Adopted Codes and Design Criteria (rev 02/16/25); 2018 IRC (International Residential Code), as adopted by the State of Idaho Building Code Board and locally administered by the City of Post Falls. Source: City of Post Falls Current Adopted Codes and Design Criteria (rev 02/16/25); 2018 IEBC (International Existing Building Code). Source: City of Post Falls Current Adopted Codes and Design Criteria (rev 02/16/25); 2018 IECC with 2012 Amendments for Residential (International Energy Conservation Code). Source: City of Post Falls Current Adopted Codes and Design Criteria (rev 02/16/25); 2018 IMC (International Mechanical Code). Source: City of Post Falls Current Adopted Codes and Design Criteria (rev 02/16/25); 2017 ISPC (Idaho State Plumbing Code) — Idaho's own state-amended plumbing code, not the Uniform or International Plumbing Code. Source: City of Post Falls Current Adopted Codes and Design Criteria (rev 02/16/25); 2018 IFGC (International Fuel Gas Code). Source: City of Post Falls Current Adopted Codes and Design Criteria (rev 02/16/25); 2023 NEC (National Electrical Code). Source: City of Post Falls Current Adopted Codes and Design Criteria (rev 02/16/25); ICC A117.1-2009 (Accessibility). Source: City of Post Falls Current Adopted Codes and Design Criteria (rev 02/16/25); 2009 IPMC (International Property Maintenance Code), with amendments. Source: City of Post Falls Current Adopted Codes and Design Criteria (rev 02/16/25); The City of Post Falls Building Division directly issues and inspects electrical and plumbing permits within city limits (the Division's own permit-fee schedule lists dedicated Electrical Permits and Plumbing Permits fee tables administered by the City); this reflects local administration rather than direct-state DOPL/Division of Building Safety issuance for in-city work. Source: City of Post Falls Fee Schedule (Community Development Department, rev 10-1-2025), https://www.postfalls.gov/DocumentCenter/View/815/Fee-Schedule-PDF. Local amendments apply — see the Post Falls 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 Post Falls building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.