Roofing permit comparison — all cities
| City | State | Estimated fee range | Plan review timeline | Required inspections | Wind / hurricane rating | Structural engineer required | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | TX | $100–$350 | 1–3 business days (over-the-counter or same-day for standard re-roofs) | See city guide | 115 mph | See city guide | Austin permit portal |
| Charlotte | NC | $100–$350 | 2–5 business days for standard re-roofs, 5–10 business days for material changes or structural review | 2 (an in-progress deck inspection if sheathing is exposed, plus the final inspection) | 115 mph | Needed for any material change that adds more than approximately 3 lbs/sq-ft of dead load (e.g.… | Charlotte permit portal |
| Dallas | TX | $100–$400 | 1–3 business days for standard re-roofs. 3–7 business days for material changes or structural review | 2 (in-progress deck inspection if sheathing exposed + final inspection) | 115 mph | Required for any material change that increases dead load by more than approximately 3 lbs/sq-ft… | Dallas permit portal |
| Houston | TX | $175–$600 | 1–3 business days (standard re-roofs), 3–5 business days (material changes or structural review) | 2 (in-progress deck inspection if sheathing exposed + final inspection) | 130 mph | Required for any material change that increases dead load by more than 3 lbs/sq-ft (e.g., tile… | Houston permit portal |
| Jacksonville | FL | $125–$500 | 2–5 business days for shingle re-roofs, 5–10 business days for tile or structural-review jobs | 2 (dry-in inspection for tile/full tear-offs + final inspection) | 140 mph (high-wind) | Required for tile re-roofs (PE wind-load attachment calculation per FBC §1504) and for any… | Jacksonville permit portal |
| Miami | FL | $150–$600 | 2–10 business days (2–5 for shingle, 5–10 for tile or structural changes) | See city guide | 175 mph (HVHZ) | See city guide | Miami permit portal |
| Phoenix | AZ | $75–$250 | 1–2 business days (over-the-counter same-day for standard jobs) | See city guide | 110 mph | See city guide | Phoenix permit portal |
| Tampa | FL | $150–$550 | 2–5 business days (shingle re-roofs). 5–10 business days (tile or structural-review jobs). | 2 (dry-in inspection for tile/full tear-offs + final inspection) | 140 mph (high-wind) | Required for tile re-roofs (PE wind-load attachment calculation per FBC §1504) and for any… | Tampa permit portal |
Summarized from official sources. Verify with your city before building.
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Disclaimer: Aggregated from official city sources for reference only. It is not legal advice. Verify with your city before you build.