Re-Roofing Permit in Twin Falls, Idaho
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial re-roofing in Twin Falls; the City's Permit Requirements page explicitly lists 'new roofs' among alterations requiring a permit. There is no dedicated roofing application or fee line — re-roofing is permitted and fee-assessed under the general valuation-based Building Permit (Residential Interior Remodel or Commercial Remodel application, per project scope), since the Master City-Wide Fee Schedule's building-valuation definition explicitly includes 'roofing' as part of declared project value.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Building permit required for new roofs and re-roofing (per City of Twin Falls Permit Requirements page, work requiring permits includes 'most alterations, including new roofs')
- Apply using the Residential Interior Remodel application (residential re-roof) or the Commercial Remodel/TI/CO/Other application (commercial re-roof)
- Declared project value must include the full value of the roofing work (materials and labor) per the Master City-Wide Fee Schedule's building-valuation definition (footnote Building #1)
- Plans/scope designed to the 2018 IRC (residential) or 2018 IBC (commercial) with Idaho amendments and City of Twin Falls Design Criteria: minimum uniform roof design load 25 psf (both residential and commercial)
- If in the historical preservation district, applicant must appear before the Historic Preservation Commission before a permit can be issued (contact Planning & Zoning at (208) 735-7267)
Required documents
- Required
Residential Interior Remodel Application (used for residential re-roof) or Commercial Remodel/TI/CO/Other Application (commercial re-roof)
City of Twin Falls building permit application appropriate to the property type; submit via CityWorks portal or bsdpermits@tfid.org
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1 to $500 | $22.00 | Roofing value is included in declared project value per Master City-Wide Fee Schedule footnote Building #1. City of Twin Falls Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $501 to $2,000 | $22.00 for the first $500, plus $2.75 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof | City of Twin Falls Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $63.00 for the first $2,000, plus $12.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | City of Twin Falls Master City-Wide Fee Schedule; typical for most single-family re-roofs |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001 to $50,000 | $352.00 for the first $25,000, plus $9.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof | City of Twin Falls Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Residential Plan Review Fee | 30% of the building permit fee | City of Twin Falls Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
| Commercial Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | City of Twin Falls Master City-Wide Fee Schedule |
Review timeline
10–10 business days
Twin Falls’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Final
Completed roofing verified against approved scope; final building inspection sign-off required for permit closure
Tips
- There is no separate 'roofing permit' form — re-roofing is submitted as a Residential Interior Remodel (residential) or Commercial Remodel (commercial) building permit application, with the roofing work's value declared as part of total project value.
- The Master City-Wide Fee Schedule's building-valuation definition (footnote Building #1) explicitly lists 'roofing' among the components of declared project value, confirming re-roofing is fee-assessed on the standard valuation-based building permit table.
- Properties in the Warehouse Historic Overlay District or historical preservation district must appear before the Historic Preservation Commission before a roofing permit is issued.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a separate roofing permit application in Twin Falls?
- No. The City of Twin Falls does not publish a dedicated roofing permit application. Re-roofing is permitted under the general Residential Interior Remodel or Commercial Remodel building permit application and is fee-assessed using the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee schedule, since the Master City-Wide Fee Schedule explicitly defines 'roofing' as part of declared project value. Source: City of Twin Falls Permit Requirements page and Master City-Wide Fee Schedule footnote Building #1.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Twin Falls Building Safety Department — official building department
- Permit Responsibilities and Requirements | City of Twin Falls
- Residential Interior Remodel Application (PDF) | City of Twin Falls
- Commercial Remodel/TI/CO/Other/Change of Occupancy Application (PDF) | City of Twin Falls
- Master City-Wide Fee Schedule footnotes (PDF) | City of Twin Falls
- Master City-Wide Fee Schedule (PDF) | City of Twin Falls
- Design Criteria: Residential | City of Twin Falls
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 Twin Falls building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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