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Roofing Permit in Salt Lake City, Utah

Required for roof replacement, re-roofing, and structural roof repairs in Salt Lake City. Permit fees are valuation-based per the SLC building permit fee schedule.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Complete roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof)
  • Overlay of new roofing over existing (where code allows)
  • Structural roof repairs or modifications
  • Changes to roofing material type

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Fee schedule

Roofing PermitSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34, SLC Code § 18.32.035. The permit fee is based on the total value of roofing work.
Valuation-based per the SLC Building Permit fee schedule (see residential building permit fees above)
Plan Review FeeSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
65% of the building permit fee
Re-Inspection FeeSLC Consolidated Fee Schedule, Ord. 2025-34
$129 per occurrence

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Salt Lake City building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Deck / Substrate

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

  2. 2

    Final

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

See the full Salt Lake City inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Roofing permits in Salt Lake City are typically faster than structural permits — submit online via the Citizen Access Portal.
  • The 2021 IRC (and 2024 IBC for commercial, effective July 1, 2026) governs roofing material and installation requirements in SLC.
  • Ice and water shield requirements are governed by Utah's adopted IRC — confirm requirements with SLC Building Services at (801) 535-7155.
  • Like-for-like roofing repairs on a small area may not require a permit — verify the threshold with SLC Building Services.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Salt Lake City requires a building permit for complete roof replacements and re-roofing projects. The fee is valuation-based per the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ord. 2025-34). Apply via the SLC Citizen Access Portal.

Roofing permit fees in Salt Lake City are valuation-based under the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Ord. 2025-34). For example, a $10,000 roofing job falls in the $2,000.01–$25,000 bracket: $114.55 plus $20 per each additional $1,000 over $2,000, so $114.55 + (8 × $20) = $274.55 for the permit, plus a plan review fee of 65% of the permit fee.

Plan review for a roofing permit in Salt Lake City typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Salt Lake City Building Services at (801) 535-7968.

You'll need: Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Salt Lake City may also ask for: Contractor License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Salt Lake City requires 2 inspection(s) for a roofing permit, in order: Deck / Substrate, Final. Schedule each through Salt Lake City Building Services ((801) 535-7968).

Apply through Salt Lake City Building Services at 451 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Phone: (801) 535-7968, email: permits@slcgov.com. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.slc.gov/buildingservices/.

Salt Lake City, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle; Appendix AQ of the 2021 International Residential Code — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(c); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g); unchanged by the 7/1/2026 code cycle; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), residential provisions — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective 2026-07-01, superseding the 2021 edition (in force through 2026-06-30); NOTE (verified 2026-07-16): The 2024 editions of IBC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IEBC, and ISPSC took effect 2026-07-01 per Utah Code § 15A-2-103, superseding the 2021 editions that governed through 2026-06-30. The 2021 IRC and 2023 NEC were NOT changed by this cycle. Confirmed directly against the version of § 15A-2-103 effective 7/1/2026 (superseded 1/1/2027) at le.utah.gov; the next scheduled version (1/1/2027) carries identical code editions, so this entry is not expected to go stale before then.. Local amendments apply — see the Salt Lake City overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.

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 Salt Lake City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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