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Roofing Permit in Unincorporated Weber County, Utah

Required for roof replacement, re-roofing, and structural roof repairs in Unincorporated Weber County. Permit fees are valuation-based per the Weber County building permit fee schedule (Code § 12-3-6).

Verified 2026-07-16 · 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 PermitWeber County Code § 12-3-6 (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020)
Valuation-based per Weber County Code § 12-3-6 (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020) — same tier table as Residential Building Permit above. Valuation based on total contract value of roofing work.
Plan Review (if required)Weber County Code § 12-3-8(2) (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020)
35% of the building permit fee (SFD); 65% (commercial)
State SurchargeWeber County Code § 12-3-8(1) (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020)
1% of the permit fee
Re-inspection FeeWeber County Code § 12-3-8(3) (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020)
$115.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Weber County building department
~1–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Roof Sheathing

    Required when roof framing and sheathing are complete, BEFORE roof is dried in. Failure to have this inspection may result in removal of roof coverings. Per Weber County Required Inspections List (Revised 1/7/21).

  2. 2

    Final

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

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

Tips

  • Roofing permit fees in Weber County are valuation-based using the same tier table as the residential building permit — apply the fee per § 12-3-6 to the total roofing contract value.
  • The roof sheathing inspection is mandatory BEFORE the roof is dried in — missing this inspection may result in required removal of roof coverings.
  • Schedule inspections at least 24 hours in advance by calling (801) 399-8770.
  • Ice and water shield and flashing requirements follow the state-adopted IRC and IBC.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Unincorporated Weber County requires a building permit for roof replacements and re-roofing. Fees are valuation-based per County Code § 12-3-6 (Ord. 2020-25). A mandatory roof sheathing inspection must occur before the roof is dried in.

In Unincorporated Weber County, the published Roofing Permit is: Valuation-based per Weber County Code § 12-3-6 (Ord. 2020-25, 12/22/2020) — same tier table as Residential Building Permit above. Valuation based on total contract value of roofing work.. Additional published fees: Plan Review (if required) — 35% of the building permit fee (SFD); 65% (commercial); State Surcharge — 1% of the permit fee; Re-inspection Fee — $115.00. 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 Unincorporated Weber County typically runs 1–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Weber County Building Inspection Department at (801) 399-8770.

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

Unincorporated Weber County requires 2 inspection(s) for a roofing permit, in order: Roof Sheathing, Final. Schedule each through Weber County Building Inspection Department ((801) 399-8770).

Apply through Weber County Building Inspection Department at 2380 Washington Blvd., Suite 270, Ogden, UT 84401. Phone: (801) 399-8770. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding legal holidays). Official information: https://www.webercountyutah.gov/inspection/.

Unincorporated Weber County, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(a); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IBC). Weber County Code § 12-3-1 adopts the specific editions as adopted and amended by the State of Utah per Title 15A.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(b); continues 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), current version effective 7/1/2026, superseded 1/1/2027, re-read live 2026-07-16 at le.utah.gov. Weber County Code § 12-3-1 (weber.municipalcodeonline.com, re-read live 2026-07-16) adopts codes by reference to Utah Code Title 15A generally and does not itself name a specific NEC edition; no '2020 NEC' reference could be found in the current codified text.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(h); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 IECC). Note: Utah statewide residential energy provisions effectively follow 2015 IECC residential per § 15A-2-104.; 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) — Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(n); effective July 1, 2026 (replaces 2021 ISPSC).

Sources & verification

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

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

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