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Roofing Permit in Ogden, Utah

Required for roof replacement and structural roof repairs in Ogden. Permit fees are valuation-based per the Technical Code Base Fee Schedule. Ogden's Design Criteria page confirms ice barrier underlayment is required.

Verified 2026-06-30 · 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 Permit FeeOgden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.a: building permit fees apply to all building work.
Valuation-based per Technical Code Base Fee Schedule (minimum $70.50 for work valued at $1,200 or less)
Plan Review FeeOgden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9.c
65% of the Technical Code Base Fee Schedule, or actual cost if less

Review timeline

Plan reviewOgden’s published plan-review target
10–15 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 Ogden inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Ogden's Design Criteria page confirms ice barrier underlayment is required.
  • Ground snow load in Ogden is 43–50 psf per Ogden City Design Criteria (Utah Statewide Amendments to IRC Table R301.2).
  • Roofing permits follow the same valuation-based fee schedule as building permits.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Ogden requires a permit for roof replacements. The fee is valuation-based per the Technical Code Base Fee Schedule in Ogden City Code § 4-6-1.A.9 (minimum $70.50). Apply online at https://egselfservice.ogdencity.com or in person.

In Ogden, the published Roofing Permit Fee is: Valuation-based per Technical Code Base Fee Schedule (minimum $70.50 for work valued at $1,200 or less). Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of the Technical Code Base Fee Schedule, or actual cost if less. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Ogden's published plan-review target for a roofing permit is 10–15 business days.

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

Ogden requires 2 inspection(s) for a roofing permit, in order: Deck / Substrate, Final. Schedule each through Ogden City Building Permits & Inspections ((801) 629-8950).

Apply through Ogden City Building Permits & Inspections at 2549 Washington Boulevard, Suite 240, Ogden, UT 84401. Phone: (801) 629-8950, email: permits.insp@ogdencity.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding holidays). Official information: https://www.ogdencity.gov/183/Building-Permits-Inspections.

Ogden, Utah has adopted: 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 through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a)); 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 Plumbing Code (IPC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IPC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(d)); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IMC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(e)); 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IFGC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(f)); 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 Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IECC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h)); 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — currently in effect as of July 1, 2026, superseding the 2021 IEBC that was in effect through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(i)); 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 through June 30, 2026 (Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n)); NOTE (updated 2026-07-16): the July 1, 2026 transition forecast in the prior version of this entry has now occurred — confirmed live against Utah Code § 15A-2-103, current version (effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027), read at le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/15A-2-S103.html. This file cites no Ogden-specific code-adoption webpage; all codesAdopted entries above are sourced directly from the statute.. Local amendments apply — see the Ogden overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.

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

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