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Reroof permits in Texas

Last updated September 13, 2026

Early Texas guides. getPermit is California-first — these pages share what we've verified in Texas so far, and they don't mean getPermit covers Texas yet. Join the waitlist with your city to tell us where to go deeper.

A plain-English starting point for roofing contractors. This is general Texas guidance — fees, forms, and timelines are set by each city.

Short answer

Texas cities set their own re-roof rules, and they vary more than for any other job: Fort Worth doesn't require a permit for shingle work, Dallas exempts home re-roofs worth $500 or less, Arlington requires a permit unless the replacement covers 10% or less of the roof, and Plano's 2016 re-roof handout exempts 25% or less. Replacing decking or sheathing generally needs a permit.

The general picture

Re-roofing shows how much Texas cities differ. Across the Dallas–Fort Worth cities we've checked, the permit threshold ranges from none for shingle work in Fort Worth, to $500 of work in Dallas, to 10% of the roof area in Arlington and 25% in Plano under a 2016 City handout. Structure changes the answer: replacing decking or sheathing generally needs a permit, and Arlington requires drip edge when decking is replaced. See the verified notes for Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, and Plano.

Typically needs a permit

Re-roofs above the city's threshold — more than $500 of work in Dallas, more than 10% of the roof in Arlington, more than 25% in Plano under its 2016 handout — and replacing decking, sheathing, rafters, or ridge boards, which Fort Worth requires a building permit for even though shingle work alone doesn't need one.

Usually doesn't (general norm)

Shingle work in Fort Worth, within the city's limit on shingle layers
In Dallas, re-roofing a home or duplex when the work is worth $500 or less
In Arlington, replacing 10% or less of the roof area; in Plano, 25% or less under its 2016 re-roof handout

Documents & plans generally required

Roofing permit application — Plano's residential re-roof permit needs only a single application copy, with no construction plans
City contractor registration
Roofing material and underlayment specifications, and the manufacturer's installation instructions
Decking replacement details, where applicable

Common reasons reroof applications get bounced

Code-rooted patterns across Texas — not a city-specific rejection rate.

Missing drip edge where decking is replaced
Re-covering over existing layers without meeting the code's re-cover exceptions
Decking replaced without the required permit
Contractor not registered with the city

The inspection sequence

A typical order — the number of stops and exact sequence vary by jurisdiction and scope.

1Decking or underlayment inspection where required, for example on tile or metal roofs
2Final inspection

Licensing — who can pull it

Texas doesn't require a state license for roofing under the TDLR or TSBPE programs that cover electrical, air conditioning, and plumbing work, but cities register roofing contractors — Arlington, for example, registers roofing contractors without requiring a state license. Most roof replacements in 14 coastal counties and parts of Harris County need a Texas Department of Insurance windstorm certificate for TWIA coverage.

How this works in your Texas city

Cities marked have verified local data — portal, fee schedule, adopted code edition, and local permit notes sourced from public city and county documents. Every city page links to its official building department.

Dallas Fort Worth Arlington Plano

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to re-roof in Texas?

It depends on the city. Fort Worth doesn't require a permit for shingle work but does for replacing decking or sheathing; Dallas exempts home re-roofs worth $500 or less; Arlington exempts replacements of 10% or less of the roof; and Plano's 2016 re-roof handout exempts 25% or less.

Do I need drip edge on a Texas re-roof?

Arlington requires drip edge whenever roof decking is replaced. Check the city's adopted residential code and re-roof guidance for other requirements.

How fast is a re-roof permit?

Plano's residential re-roof permit needs only a single application copy with no construction plans, Arlington's re-roof plan reviews have a 2-business-day goal, and Fort Worth's walk-in team offers same-day processing for re-roofing.

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