The PPRBD rule for a reroof
From PPRBD's Re-Roof Guidelines (rev. 5 March 2024) and its exempt-work list, read 23 October 2026:
| Question | PPRBD's answer |
|---|---|
| What is exempt? | "Repairs to roofing and/or siding when the repair constitutes less than 100 square feet" |
| Who needs the permit? | Over 100 sq ft, a permit is needed "whether a licensed contractor or homeowner is performing the work" |
| Can I go over the old shingles? | No: new asphalt coverings "shall NOT be installed without first removing ALL existing layers" |
| Fire rating | Homes in the City of Colorado Springs need a minimum Class A roof covering, "excluding solid wood roofing products" |
| High elevation | Above 7,000 ft (shown on the permit receipt), an ice barrier from the eave to at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall |
| Low slopes | No asphalt shingles below a 2:12 pitch |
| Drip edge | Required at eaves and rakes |
| Old plank decking | Gaps over 1/4 inch: re-deck with 7/16-inch OSB, overlay with 3/8-inch CDX or OSB, or fill the gaps |
| Gas vents | Roofers may replace only the vent cap, collar and jack on a B-vent; anything else is a licensed HVAC contractor's job |
| Materials on site early | "Stocking of materials prior to a permit being issued is not allowed": triple permit fee and a stop work order |
The tear-off rule matters for quotes. A bid that lays new shingles over the old ones is a bid for work PPRBD will not pass.
Who can pull it
A roofing contractor needs a PPRBD building contractor license, usually the B-D specialty class for "only a single trade" (classes and checks in the Colorado Springs license lookup). A homeowner can pull the permit only for "your primary residence, which you own and reside in", and only for work they do themselves: "It is illegal for a homeowner to obtain a permit for a contractor hired to do the work for you" (Homeowner Permits). A roofer who asks you to pull it is asking you to take the inspections and the liability.
What it costs
PPRBD's fee schedule (Table A.1, read 23 October 2026) sets a flat fee for reroofing existing one- and two-family homes and townhomes:
| Work | Permit fee |
|---|---|
| Asphalt shingle reroof | $135.00 |
| Wood or composite siding (if the job includes it) | $115.00 |
| Stucco | $135.00 |
| Work started without a permit | Investigation fee of twice the permit fee, on top of it |
| Re-inspection, when the job was not ready | $50, then $100, then $200 plus a two-work-day delay |
Metal, tile and other coverings are not on Table A.1; the Fee Calculator gives the figure, and it notes "Additional fees may apply depending on your city/county/area." Against a usual filed value of $12,000 for a Colorado Springs roofing permit, the shingle fee is about 1% of the job.
Inspections and the timeline
- No mid-roof inspection for shingles. "Typical asphalt roofing materials and Direct-To-Deck metal shingles on residential homes do not require a mid-roof inspection." Tile roofs need a dry-in inspection after underlayment, battens and flashing, before any tile is stocked on the roof.
- Final inspection. Book it through PPRBD by phone (719-327-2880), in person or online. PPRBD's same-day option for requests in by 8:29 am "does not apply to reroof permits" (Permit Guidelines for Homeowners).
- Expiry. Permits are good for 180 days, and each inspection resets the clock.
- Solar on the roof. A Detach and Reset permit is needed before the arrays come off, pulled by a licensed contractor. PPRBD requires a building permit and an electrical permit for the PV system as well as the roofing permit, and "A minimum of one inspection" on the reroof before the panels go back (Reroof with Solar).
What 23,508 Colorado Springs roofing permits show
| Measure | Colorado Springs roofing |
|---|---|
| Roofing permits, October 2023 to September 2026 | 23,508 |
| Firms that filed them | 709 |
| Firms with a permit in the 12 months to September 2026 | 486 |
| Usual filed value | $12,000 |
| Middle half of firms' usual job value | $8,600 to $14,575 |
| Usual days to final (estimated) | 41 |
| Busiest month (index, 100 = average) | October (191) |
| Quietest month | January (67) |
| Roofers with 5+ permits and none in the 12 months to September 2026 | 75 |
Filing in October runs at nearly three times the January rate: hail claims pile up after summer storms. If your roof can wait, winter is when roofers have room. Prices by job size are on the Colorado Springs roofing cost page, and the national picture in roof replacement cost.
Check it in five minutes
- Ask the roofer for its PPRBD license number and look it up on the Contractor and Mechanic Search; the status should be Active.
- Confirm the quote says full tear-off, and asks about decking and, above 7,000 ft, ice barrier.
- Once the job is booked, search your address on PPRBD Permit Search (how-to in the Colorado Springs permit search guide). The permit should name your roofer, and be issued before materials arrive.
- After the job, check the permit shows Final.
How other cities handle reroofs is in do I need a permit for a roof replacement; choosing the firm is in hiring a roofer in Colorado Springs.
See every Colorado Springs roofer by permits filed →
What this does not tell you
PPRBD's file has no final-inspection date, so our days to final are estimated from each permit's status and age, and we show no finished share for Colorado Springs. Permits homeowners pulled themselves are left out. Repairs under 100 square feet need no permit, so they are not in the count. The fee figures are PPRBD's current schedule; confirm on the Fee Calculator before you budget. More on the city's data: Colorado Springs permit statistics.
How we know this
The rules, fees and inspection details are quoted from Pikes Peak Regional Building Department's Re-Roof Guidelines, exempt-work list, homeowner permit page, homeowner permit guidelines, solar reroof handout and fee schedule, all read 23 October 2026. Our counts are PPRBD roofing permits on homes inside Colorado Springs city limits, October 2023 to September 2026, with homeowner-pulled permits left out; days to final are estimated from status and age.
Numbers come from Pikes Peak Regional Building Department permits inside Colorado Springs city limits, data through October 17, 2026. Nobody paid to be on this page and nobody can.
Questions
- Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Colorado Springs?
Yes. Pikes Peak Regional Building Department says 'Any repair or replacement work done over 100 sq. ft requires a permit whether a licensed contractor or homeowner is performing the work.' Only roofing repairs under 100 square feet are exempt.
- How much is a roofing permit in Colorado Springs?
$135 for an asphalt shingle reroof on an existing house or townhome, a flat fee in Table A.1 of PPRBD's fee schedule. Other roof coverings are not on that table; get the figure from PPRBD's Fee Calculator. Stocking materials before the permit is issued brings a triple permit fee.
- Can a homeowner pull a roofing permit in Colorado Springs?
Only for a primary residence you own and live in, and only if you do the work yourself. PPRBD says it is illegal for a homeowner to obtain a permit for a contractor hired to do the work. A hired roofer needs a PPRBD license, usually the B-D single-trade class.
- How long does a roofing permit take in Colorado Springs?
By our estimate the usual Colorado Springs roofing permit reached final in 41 days. Same-day inspections booked by 8:29 am do not apply to reroof permits, and a shingle roof needs no mid-roof inspection.
- Do I need a separate permit if I have solar panels on the roof?
Yes. PPRBD requires a building permit and an electrical permit to detach and reinstall a PV system, on top of the roofing permit, pulled by a licensed contractor, and at least one reroof inspection before the panels go back.
Build your own list
Every firm with that kind of permit on record. Pick what you value. The list moves.
Related guides
- Do I need a permit to replace my roof? It splits: the rule in 16 cities, and how many get filed
- Do I need a roofing permit in Anaheim? The $375 reroof fee, the one-layer rule and two inspections
- Do I need a roofing permit in Bernalillo County? The re-roof application, the tile rule and two inspections
- Do I need a roofing permit in unincorporated Boulder County? Yes past one square, with a Class A roof and a photo final
- Do I need a roofing permit in Miami? The all-work rule, NOAs, owner-builder shingles and fees
- Do I need a roofing permit in Minneapolis? The one-bundle rule, fees, inspections and timing
For one city
- Re-Roof Guidelines, 2021 IRC / 2023 PPRBC (rev. 03/05/2024) — Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (accessed 2026-10-23)
- Work Exempt From Permits — PPRBD (accessed 2026-10-23)
- Homeowner Permits — PPRBD (accessed 2026-10-23)
- RBD Current Building Permit Fee Schedule — PPRBD (accessed 2026-10-23)
- Permit Guidelines for Homeowners — PPRBD (accessed 2026-10-23)
- Reroof with Solar Arrays (rev. 10/22/2025) — PPRBD (accessed 2026-10-23)
- Permit Search — PPRBD (accessed 2026-10-23)