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Roofing Permit (Reroof) in Laramie, Wyoming

Required for roof replacement (tear-off and reroof) in Laramie. Roofing has no separate flat fee or dedicated permit line; it is charged under the general valuation-based Building Permit and Plan Review Fee Schedule. Roof assemblies must comply with the 2024 IRC/IBC roofing chapters per Informational Bulletin #30.

Verified 2026-07-17 · Source

When you need this permit

  • A building permit is required for roof replacement/reroofing
  • Roof assemblies must comply with 2024 IRC Chapters 8–9 (residential) or 2024 IBC Chapter 15 (commercial)
  • Ice barrier required; drip edge required at eave and rake; maximum one layer of asphalt shingles; one layer of 15 lb. felt underlayment minimum
  • Design snow load 30 psf; wind speed 115 mph (3-second gust)
  • Charged under the general valuation-based Building Permit and Plan Review Fee Schedule — no separate flat roofing fee

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (no dedicated reroof fee line)Roofing has no separate flat fee in Laramie's fee schedules; per the framework's valuation-table rule this is a fully verified fact — the general Building Permit and Plan Review Fee Schedule (Bulletin #25) applies
Per the general Building Permit and Plan Review Fee Schedule (e.g., $23.50 for $1–$500 valuation up to the full table)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Laramie building department
~1–15 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Completed roof — verify flashing, drip edge, ice barrier, underlayment

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Tips

  • Ice barrier underlayment is required in Laramie (unlike some lower-elevation jurisdictions) — per IRC R905.1.2, extending from the eave to at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line.
  • Maximum of one layer of asphalt shingles is allowed — a second layer over existing shingles is not permitted per Bulletin #30's re-cover exceptions.
  • Roofing/reroof is charged under the general valuation-based building permit fee table — there is no separate flat-rate roofing permit fee.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Roof replacement/reroofing requires a building permit in Laramie, charged under the general valuation-based Building Permit and Plan Review Fee Schedule. The roof assembly must comply with the 2024 IRC/IBC roofing chapters, including ice barrier and drip edge requirements.

In Laramie, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (no dedicated reroof fee line) is: Per the general Building Permit and Plan Review Fee Schedule (e.g., $23.50 for $1–$500 valuation up to the full table). 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 (reroof) in Laramie typically runs 1–15 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Laramie Code Administration Division (Building Department) at (307) 721-5271.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (via Civic Access portal). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Laramie requires 1 inspection(s) for a roofing permit (reroof), in order: Final. Schedule each through City of Laramie Code Administration Division (Building Department) ((307) 721-5271).

Apply through City of Laramie Code Administration Division (Building Department) at 320 E. Grand Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070 (temporary location while the Historic Carnegie Building at 405 Grand Avenue undergoes renovations; mailing address P.O. Box C, Laramie, WY 82073). Phone: (307) 721-5271, email: codeadmin@cityoflaramie.org. Office hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (per Building Department Staff page, current); older bulletins/forms list Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–2 p.m. — confirm current hours by phone. Official information: https://www.cityoflaramie.org/432/Building-Permits-and-Informational-Bulletins.

Laramie, Wyoming has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by the City of Laramie (Bulletin #2 Codes and Design Information, Feb. 2026 edition); Contractor Licensing page confirms the City adopted the 2024 ICC cycle effective September 1, 2024; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — Laramie uses IPC (per Building Department (Code Administration) page), not the Uniform Plumbing Code; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC); 2024 International Fire Code (IFC); 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC), published by NFPA, adopted with certain local amendments, additions and deletions [2026-07-17 re-verification RESOLVED: LMC § 15.24.030(A)(1) adopts the NEC ambulatorily — "the most recently issued editions of the National Electrical Code is adopted by reference" — in a dedicated NEC-specific section (not merely inherited from the ICC cycle), so the governing edition tracks whatever NFPA's current edition is. The Wyoming State Fire Marshal confirms the 2026 NEC took effect statewide July 1, 2026 (wsfm.wyo.gov/electrical-safety). The City's Informational Bulletin #2 (dated Feb. 2026, i.e. before that July 1 transition) still lists "(2023)" — accurate when written, now stale, not a genuine ordinance/bulletin conflict. The 2023 NEC is retained here only as prior-edition history; see electrical-permit tips for the full resolution]; ICC A117.1 (2017) — ADA/accessibility standard; Laramie Municipal Code (LMC) Title 15.24 — Buildings and Construction (local amendments to the above codes); most recently amended by Ordinance No. 1881 (effective May 23, 2026) and Ordinance No. 1870 (effective Sept. 19, 2025). Local amendments apply — see the Laramie overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-17.

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

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