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Roofing Permit in Unincorporated Davis County, Utah

Required for re-roofing, roof replacement, and structural roof repairs in Unincorporated Davis County. The Davis County fee schedule specifies a per-square-foot valuation method for reroof projects.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Complete roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof)
  • Overlay re-roofing (where code allows)
  • Structural roof repairs or modifications
  • Changes to roofing material type
  • Any re-roofing per Davis County Code § 15.01.330

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Fee schedule

Reroof — Valuation MethodDavis County Code § 2.48.050(A), Ord. No. 4-2017 (amended 05/23/2017): 'Reroof: $8.00 per square foot valuation.' Once valuation is determined (area × $8/sqft), apply the tiered building permit fee table. Example: 2,000 sqft roof = $16,000 valuation → $387.50 + ($1,000 × $0.0188) = $406.30 permit fee, plus 65% plan review if applicable.
$8.00 per square foot of roof area (then apply the standard Building Permit Fee Schedule table)
Plan ReviewDavis County Code § 2.48.050(A), Ord. No. 4-2017. May not apply to simple reroofs.
65% of the building permit fee, or actual cost, whichever is less

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Davis County building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Deck/Substrate

    After tear-off — verify sheathing condition, replace damaged decking before proceeding

  2. 2

    Final

    Completed roof — verify ice and water shield, flashing, drip edge, ventilation, and nailing pattern

See the full Unincorporated Davis County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Davis County uses a specific reroof valuation method: $8.00/sqft of roof area, then apply the standard tiered fee table (§ 2.48.050, Ord. 4-2017).
  • Davis County follows the 2021 IRC for roofing installations. The IRC edition was not changed by the July 1, 2026 statewide code update and remains the 2021 edition under Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); there is no 2024 IRC adopted in Utah.
  • Ice and water shield is required in valleys, eaves, and around penetrations per the IRC.
  • Schedule the deck inspection before installing underlayment — inspectors need to see the sheathing condition.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Unincorporated Davis County requires a building permit for roof replacements and re-roofing. The fee is based on $8.00 per square foot of roof area, applied to the standard Davis County Building Permit Fee Schedule (§ 2.48.050, Ord. 4-2017). Apply at daviscounty.portal.iworq.net.

The fee is valuation-based: compute the valuation as $8.00 × roof area in square feet, then look up the fee in the Davis County Building Permit Fee Schedule (County Code § 2.48.050, Ord. 4-2017). For example, a 2,000 sqft roof has a $16,000 valuation → permit fee of approximately $406. Plan review (65% of permit fee) may also apply.

Plan review for a roofing permit in Unincorporated Davis County typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning at (801) 451-3278.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (iworq). Depending on your project, Unincorporated Davis County may also ask for: Contractor DOPL License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Davis County requires 2 inspection(s) for a roofing permit, in order: Deck/Substrate, Final. Schedule each through Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning ((801) 451-3278).

Apply through Davis County Community & Economic Development — Planning & Zoning at 61 South Main Street, Suite 304, Farmington, UT 84025. Phone: (801) 451-3278, email: planning@daviscountyutah.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/ced/planning/building-permits.

Unincorporated Davis County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IBC); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); remains in force after July 1, 2026; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IPC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IMC); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IFGC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); statewide in force. NOTE: Davis County's own website does not list a specific NEC edition — the statewide 2023 NEC is the legally in-force edition.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IECC); Utah residential energy provisions effectively follow 2015 IECC residential; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IEBC); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective July 1, 2026; NOTE: Through June 30, 2026, the 2021 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC are in force per Utah Code § 15A-2-103 (version effective through 6/30/2026). Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Davis County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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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 Unincorporated Davis County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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