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Roofing Permit in El Paso, Texas

A permit is required for reroofing or roof-recovering work; only a final inspection is required once the work is complete.

Reviewed 2026-09-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Permit required to reroof/re-cover a roof, as part of the general requirement that a permit is needed to repair or alter a building or structure.

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Inspection process

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    Final inspection: made after the reroofing or recovering work has been completed (Sec. 18.02.107.4). No intermediate inspection is specified in the Municipal Code for reroofing.

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Frequently asked questions

El Paso requires a roofing permit for: Permit required to reroof/re-cover a roof, as part of the general requirement that a permit is needed to repair or alter a building or structure.. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of El Paso Planning & Inspections Department — One Stop Shop at (915) 212-0104 before starting work.

El Paso does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of El Paso Planning & Inspections Department — One Stop Shop at (915) 212-0104 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application indicating roofing scope of work. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

El Paso requires 1 inspection(s) for a roofing permit, in order: Final inspection: made after the reroofing or recovering work has been completed (Sec. 18.02.107.4). No intermediate inspection is specified in the Municipal Code for reroofing.. Schedule each through City of El Paso Planning & Inspections Department — One Stop Shop ((915) 212-0104).

Apply through City of El Paso Planning & Inspections Department — One Stop Shop at 811 Texas Ave., El Paso, TX 79901. Phone: (915) 212-0104, email: OSSHelp@elpasotexas.gov. Office hours: Call Center: Mon-Thu 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Lobby: Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (effective Oct 30, 2023). Official information: https://www.elpasotexas.gov/planning-and-inspections.

El Paso, Texas has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (ICC) — El Paso Municipal Code Ch. 18.08; 2021 International Residential Code (ICC) — El Paso Municipal Code Ch. 18.10; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (ICC) — El Paso Municipal Code Ch. 18.70; 2021 International Mechanical Code (ICC) — El Paso Municipal Code Ch. 18.12; 2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code — El Paso Municipal Code Ch. 18.16; 2021 International Plumbing Code (ICC) — El Paso Municipal Code Ch. 18.20; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (ICC) — El Paso Municipal Code Ch. 18.24; 2021 International Existing Building Code (ICC) — El Paso Municipal Code Ch. 18.28; 2021 International Fire Code (ICC), per City's own 'Currently Adopted Codes and Amendments' summary; 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ICC) — El Paso Municipal Code Ch. 18.30; 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (ICC), per City's own 'Currently Adopted Codes and Amendments' summary; Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) under the Architectural Barriers Act (Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 469) and ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009; Locally authored 'Recommended Requirements to Code Officials for Solar Heating, Cooling and Hot Water Systems' (not an ICC-numbered edition) — El Paso Municipal Code Ch. 18.32; Outdoor Lighting Code, Landscape Code, and Irrigation Systems regulations — El Paso Municipal Code Chs. 18.18, 18.46, 18.47 (locally authored, not ICC editions). Local amendments apply — see the El Paso overview page for the full list.

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Codes & ordinances

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