Do you need a permit to replace a roof in San Antonio?
Yes. San Antonio requires a permit to replace a roof1.
On this page
Yes
San Antonio's rule“Anytime you're replacing or installing a roof you need a permit…”1
City of San Antonio, Development Services Department, Item 3 "Re-roofing your home needs a permit."
Which permits you need
| Permit | Required when | The city’s wording |
|---|---|---|
| Roofing permit | Re-roof with no change of pitch: over the counter, proof of ownership | Re-Roof with no change on pitch (PDF) | Proof of Ownership Permit Issued over the counter…2 |
| Building permit | Re-roof with change of pitch: full plan review | Re-Roof Change of Pitch (PDF) | Proof of Ownership Full Plan Review Required…2 |
| Mechanical permit | Modifications to roof penetrations extended above the new roofline | Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits and inspections will be required for modifications to existing roof penetrations that will be extended above the new roofline.3 |
Limits and conditions in San Antonio'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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum roof layers | 2 layers | A maximum of 2 layers of roofing materials is allowed per the IRC.3 |
What to submit
Who can apply
- Homeowner may apply if they will own (occupy or rent) the home 12 months after completion3
- Registered Home Improvement Contractor (no change in pitch)2
Roof permit fees in San Antonio
Fee lines as San Antonio's schedule states them. A minimum or base fee is not the whole price when the line says the fee grows with project value.
| Fee | Type | As the schedule states it |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Repair Existing Re-Roof Fee | Flat fee | Residential Repair Existing Re-Roof Fee $28.754 |
San Antonio’s schedule adds, unless a line says otherwise, a 4% Technological Improvement surcharge and a 4% Development Services surcharge to every fee, and a $11.50 Convenience Fee for applications not submitted online.
All of San Antonio's fee lines are on the San Antonio permit page.
Inspections
- Final building inspection3 Online anytime through BuildSA, or by phone 210-207-1111 during business hours5
Special areas and extra reviews
- Historic district / NCD / flood zone review1
Who to ask
Development Services Department (DSD)2
Building permits
- Apply online
- aca-prod.accela.com6
- Phone
- (210) 207-11115
- Address
- Cliff Morton Development and Business Services Center (One Stop), 1901 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 782045
- Hours
- Monday - Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.5
- Inspections
- Online through BuildSA anytime, or by phone 210-207-1111 during business hours5
Roof permit rules in other cities
Rules differ from city to city. Compare San Antonio 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 Diego, CA
- Dallas, TX
- 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
- Home Remodeling FAQCity of San Antonio, Development Services DepartmentPublished August 1, 2019Checked November 6, 2026
- Residential Permits - City of San AntonioCity of San Antonio, Development Services DepartmentChecked November 7, 2026
- Re-Roof Permit ApplicationCity of San Antonio, Development Services DepartmentRevised October 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- FY 2027 Development Fee ScheduleCity of San Antonio, Development Services DepartmentRevised October 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- Contact & Connect - City of San AntonioCity of San Antonio, Development Services DepartmentChecked November 7, 2026
- Information Bulletin 110: Accessing Information, Plan Review Comments, Inspections OnlineCity of San Antonio, Development Services DepartmentRevised April 2025Checked November 7, 2026