A Residential Re-Roof Permit is required for any roof replacement/recovering or repair, the purpose of the permit is to ensure that the proper codes are being followed.
Permits are required for all roofing projects and the work shall comply and maintained in accordance with the Unified Development Code, International Property Maintenance Code, and the Code of Ordinances. All residential re-roof requires an approved permit by the Building Inspections Division.
The following is required for permit submittal via the Customer Self-Service (CSS) portal.
a. Address – address must be listed in system, if not available please contact Building Inspections.
a. Provide brief description of work, square feet, valuation (as applicable)
a. Provide contacts such as applicant, contractor, owner, architect, etc.
1. Applicants must be registered to use CSS portal
2. Contractor must be registered as “General Contractor” to work in the city
1. Describe work in more detail: (Example: Remove/Tear-off existing Asphalt shingle roof, ensure no rot/damage, replace underlayment, flashing, drip edge, vent boots, etc., recover with Architectural Shingles)
2. View Residential Re-Roof Permit Requirements Per the International Residential Code (IRC)
a. Architectural/Structural Plan – Recommend providing any associated architectural drawings as needed.
b. Miscellaneous Plan/Documents – Provide manufacturer specifications for the proposed roof covering material.
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You can apply online for a building permit through the City of Grand Prairie's Customer Self-Service portal. First time users will need a valid email address to set up an account. It takes about 5 minutes to create a new account.
Apply Online
After completing the online application, permits are processed in approximately 5-10 business days. Depending on updates needed from the applicant, as this can result in longer approval times.
You are welcome to call or visit in person for help submitting your online application.
Phone: 972-237-8230
Email: information@gptx.org
Location: City Hall - Building Inspections Division 300 W. Main Street Grand Prairie, Texas 75050
Business Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Physical Address:Building Inspections Division 300 West Main St. Grand Prairie, TX 75050 Mailing Address: Building Inspections Division P.O. Box 534045 Grand Prairie, TX 75053 Schedule inspection for current project Phone: 972-237-8230 E-mail: information@gptx.org Fax: 972-237-8234 Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.