Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Dallas?
It depends on the project. Dallas exempts some roof replacements from a building permit and requires one for the rest1.
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Depends on size or scope
Dallas's rule“Reroofing if the work does not exceed the equivalent of two roofing squares or less.”1
City of Dallas, Planning & Development Department, Sec. 301.2.1 item 7
Which permits you need
| Permit | Required when | The city’s wording |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing permit | New roof coverings (beyond two roofing squares) | New roof coverings must not be applied without first obtaining a permit.1 |
Limits and conditions in Dallas's rule
Each limit sits next to the sentence it comes from; the conditions in that sentence are part of the rule.
| Rule | Value | The city’s wording |
|---|---|---|
| Roof area that can be replaced without a permit | 2 roofing squares | Reroofing if the work does not exceed the equivalent of two roofing squares or less.1 |
What to submit
- List of debris disposal sites1
Who can apply
- Homeowner may act as contractor for roofing on homestead2
Inspections
Special areas and extra reviews
- Exemption does not cover work needing a conservation district work authorization or historic certificate of appropriateness1
Who to ask
City of Dallas Planning & Development Department (Permitting & Inspections)7
Building permits
- Website
- dallascityhall.com4
- Apply online
- aca-prod.accela.com5
- Phone
- (214) 948-44806
- Address
- Oak Cliff Municipal Center, 320 E. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, Texas 752036
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm6
- Inspections
- Online via DallasNow, or IVR phone 214.670.53133
Roof permit rules in other cities
Rules differ from city to city. Compare Dallas with 19 other cities on the national roof replacement permit guide, or go straight to one:
- New York City, NY
- Los Angeles, CA
- Chicago, IL
- Houston, TX
- Phoenix, AZ
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- Jacksonville, FL
- Fort Worth, TX
- San Jose, CA
- Charlotte, NC
- Columbus, OH
- Indianapolis, IN
- San Francisco, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Denver, CO
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Philadelphia, PA
- Austin, TX
Sources
- Chapter 52: Administrative Procedures for the Construction Codes (City of Dallas booklet, current through April 23,…City of Dallas, Planning & Development DepartmentLast updated April 23, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- Homeowner's Exemption from Registration as a ContractorCity of Dallas, Building Inspection Division (now Planning & Development)Revised January 1, 2018Checked November 7, 2026
- InspectionsCity of Dallas, Planning & Development DepartmentChecked November 7, 2026
- Permitting & InspectionsCity of Dallas, Planning & Development DepartmentChecked November 7, 2026
- DallasNowCity of Dallas, Planning & Development DepartmentChecked November 7, 2026
- Frequently Asked Questions - Permitting & InspectionsCity of Dallas, Planning & Development DepartmentChecked November 7, 2026
- Planning & Development - Permits and InspectionsCity of Dallas, Planning & Development DepartmentChecked November 6, 2026