Roofing Permit (Reroof) in Gallup, New Mexico
VerifiedRequired for all new roof installations, re-roofs, and applications of roof coating systems in Gallup — explicitly listed among the ten permit-triggering activities on the City's own Homeowner's Building Permit Application ('Roof Overlay, Re-Roof and or Structural Roof Renovations'). Effective July 6, 2026, roofing permits (as a general-construction/IRC scope) are issued by CID rather than the City, under N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8(E), which applies statewide with no minimum-area exemption.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- All new roof installations and re-roofs require a permit and inspections — no minimum square-footage or percentage-of-roof threshold applies, per N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8(E)(1)
- All applications of roof coating systems also require a permit and inspections — N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8(E)(2)
- Inspections must include, at minimum, a decking inspection upon removal of the existing roof and a final inspection upon completion of the roofing project — N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8(E)(3)
- City of Gallup Site Development Permit prerequisite (zoning) may apply per the July 2026 transition process — confirm with the City of Gallup Planning & Development Department
- A homeowner's permit for roofing is NOT available if the work will be subcontracted rather than performed by the homeowner personally — N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.18(L)
Required documents
- Required
Multi Purpose State Building Application (CID)
Submitted to a CID office; the form includes a 'Roofing' scope-of-work checkbox
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CID General Construction Building Permit Fee (valuation-based; roofing billed under the same schedule as other building-permit scopes) | $3.00 per $1,000.00 valuation up to $15,000; $1.00 per $1,000.00 valuation over $15,000 | N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.11(A) — CID does not publish a distinct flat re-roof fee; roofing is billed under the same valuation-based General Construction fee schedule as other building-permit scopes |
Review timeline
3–3 business days
Gallup’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Decking Inspection
Required upon removal of the existing roof, before new roofing material is applied
- 2
Final Inspection
Upon completion of the roofing project or application of the roof coating system
Tips
- New Mexico has no minimum roof-area exemption for reroof permits — CID requires a permit for ALL re-roofs and roof-coating applications statewide.
- The City of Gallup explicitly lists 'Roof Overlay, Re-Roof and or Structural Roof Renovations' among activities requiring a permit — this obligation continues under CID administration post-July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Gallup?
- Yes, always. Per N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8(E), all new roof installations, re-roofs, and roof coating applications require a CID building permit and inspections — there is no minimum area or percentage exemption. The City of Gallup's own permit application likewise lists re-roofing among activities requiring a permit.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Gallup Planning & Development Department (site development / zoning / fence / sign permits and mandatory zoning-compliance prerequisite review); New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division (CID) — building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit issuance, plan review, and inspections — official building department
- N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8 — Permits Required | NM State Records Center and Archives
- Homeowner's Building Permit Application (PDF, Rev. 03/2020) | City of Gallup
- N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.11 — General Construction Building Permit Fees | NM State Records Center and Archives
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 Gallup building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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