Permit Required? Required
Typical Fee Range $140 Fee for shingle roofs on 1-3 family dwellings includes 1 inspection.
Fee Method Flat rate
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What's Required in Columbus

  • Building permit required for residential roof, siding, window, or door replacement
  • Roofing materials can be combined with siding/windows on a single permit if applied for together
  • Installation must follow 2024 Residential Code of Ohio (RCO)
  • Certificate of Appropriateness required for roofing in Historic Commission areas
  • Maximum of two layers of shingles allowed; removal required if structural rot is present
  • Final inspection must be completed after work is done to close the permit

How to Get a Roof Replacement Permit in Columbus

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Step 1: Application Submittal

Submit a 'Minor Work' or 'Roof/Siding' permit via the portal.

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Step 2: Review Commission

If the building is historic, obtain design approval before the building permit is issued.

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Step 3: Fee Payment

Pay the $140 residential roof replacement fee.

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Step 4: Roof Installation

Complete the work ensuring proper venting and drip edges.

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Step 5: Inspection

Schedule the single required final inspection via the Citizen Access Portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Columbus requires a permit for residential roof replacements.
The fee is $140 for 1-3 family shingle roofs.
Yes, homeowners can pull their own structural building permits for primary residences.