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Roofing Permit in Orem, Utah

Required for full roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof) and new roof installations. Like-for-like shingle-over-shingle repairs on small areas may not require a permit — contact the Building Safety Division to confirm. Valuation is based on ICC BVT or cost of materials and labor.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Online account at utah.cityinspect.com
  • Permit application submitted electronically with scope of roofing work and materials
  • Total square footage and number of layers being removed

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Fee schedule

Roofing Permit (valuation-based, Table 3A)
Valuation-based fee, assessed per Table 3A on ICC BVT project valuation — the same tier schedule as the standard building permit (see the residential-building-permit permit type for the full tier breakdown). Show full citationValuation-based fee, assessed per Table 3A on ICC BVT project valuation — the same tier schedule as the standard building permit (see the residential-building-permit permit type for the full tier breakdown). The Orem City FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget (orem.gov, p. 204) assesses all building permit types, including re-roofing, under 'Table 3A, 1997 Uniform Administrative Code (UAC) w/2023 revisions' on BVT valuation. There is no separate flat re-roofing fee, because roofing is not a distinct fee category — it is billed as a standard building permit.
Based on ICC BVT valuation — see building permit fee table (Table 3A, 1997 UAC w/2023 revisions)
Plan ReviewOrem City FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget, Building Safety Plan Review (p. 205).
Lesser of 65% of permit fee or actual cost

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Orem building department
~3–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Roofing

    Completed roof installation including flashing, valleys, and penetrations

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Tips

  • Confirm with the Building Safety Division whether your roofing project requires a permit — small repairs may be exempt.
  • All submittals must be done online; the city does not accept walk-in applications.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. A complete tear-off and re-roof requires a building permit in Orem. Contact the Building Safety Division at (801) 229-7198 for questions about smaller repairs.

In Orem, the published Roofing Permit (valuation-based, Table 3A) is: Based on ICC BVT valuation — see building permit fee table (Table 3A, 1997 UAC w/2023 revisions). Additional published fees: Plan Review — Lesser of 65% of permit fee or actual cost. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a roofing permit in Orem typically runs 3–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Building Safety Division at (801) 229-7198.

You'll need: Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Orem requires 1 inspection(s) for a roofing permit, in order: Final Roofing. Schedule each through Building Safety Division ((801) 229-7198).

Apply through Building Safety Division at 56 North State St., 2nd Floor, Orem, UT 84057. Phone: (801) 229-7198, email: help@orem.gov. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Official information: https://orem.gov/buildingpermits/.

Orem, Utah has adopted: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b)); 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and J — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IBC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IMC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IPC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d)); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — effective July 1, 2025 (not adopted under Utah Code § 15A-2-103, which does not list an IFC edition; edition unconfirmed for the current period); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — currently in effect; unchanged by the July 1, 2026 statewide code-edition update (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IFGC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f)); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IECC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)); Residential provisions of the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 ISPSC that was in effect July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n)); 2006 Uniform Wildlife Conservation Code (UWUIC); 2009 ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Local amendments apply — see the Orem overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

Fee schedules

Department & other records

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