Permitting Authorities / Town of Cicero Building Department
Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Cicero, IL?
Adopted code
Town of Cicero Building Department
Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Cicero, IL, issued by Town of Cicero Building Department.
Roof code checklist: Cicero, IL
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Jurisdiction
Town of Cicero, Illinois
Address
4949 West Cermak Road, Cicero, IL 60804
Contact
- url: https://thetownofcicero.com/government/building-department/building-permit-requirements/
- phone: (708) 656-3600
Roofing permit required
Required
Registration details
- city_level: The Town's Building Permit Requirements page states: "New shingle roof of flat roof work must be performed by a licensed contractor." The page does not name the licence. Separately, Sec. 22-5(12) provides that flat roof work, "including but not limited to hot tar or rubber membrane, must be installed or performed by a contractor licensed and bonded to work in the town"; that sentence is limited to flat roofs.
Adopted code
THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, WITH 14 TOWN RESIDENTIAL AMENDMENTS, NONE OF WHICH NAMES A CHAPTER 9 SECTION. Sec. 22-1: "The Town hereby adopts, by reference as if fully set forth in this Code, the International Residential Code, 2024 Edition, including all Appendix Chapters and regulations thereto, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., excepting those provisions that are modified or deleted by the Residential Amendments and as otherwise provided in this Section." The 14 Residential Amendments name, in order, Table R302.1 (exterior walls, deleted), R309.2 (one- and two-family dwelling automatic sprinkler systems, deleted), the exception to R312.2 Minimum Dimensions (deleted), the word "Bathrooms" in the last sentence of R313.1 (deleted), R313.1.2 (habitable attics and basements in existing buildings, deleted), R315.1, R315.2 and R315.3 (sleeping lofts, deleted), R317.5 (fire sprinklers, deleted), R318.2 (not less than two egress doors per dwelling unit), the exceptions to 319.1 (emergency escape and rescue openings), R319.7 (alterations or repairs of existing basements), R404.0 (wood foundations not permitted) and R1006.6 (ventless or vent-free fireplaces prohibited). Sec. 22-1 also provides: "If any provision of the International Residential Code, 2024 Edition or the Residential Amendments is in conflict with any provision of any code, ordinance, rule or regulation of the Town, the more stringent regulation will apply; provided, however, the Cicero Building Commissioner and/or the Cicero Fire Chief may waive the more stringent requirement if said waiver would be beneficial to the health, safety or welfare of the Town or its residents." The section's history note ends with Ord. No. 12-26, adopted March 24, 2026.
Drip edge
Required — A POINTER TO THE UNAMENDED BASE 2024 IRC, NOT A QUOTED FIGURE. Sec. 22-1 adopts the 2024 International Residential Code, and its 14 Residential Amendments, read in full, name no Chapter 9 section. This record does not repeat the base code's drip-edge text; it points to the unamended 2024 IRC roof-assemblies chapter as the applicable provision.
About drip edgeRepair permit threshold
SECS. 22-3, 22-4 AND 22-5 SET NO DOLLAR OR AREA FIGURE FOR ROOF WORK; THEY DRAW THE LINE BY THE KIND OF WORK. Sec. 22-5, Permits required, lists "Any roof work other than replacing or repairing loose or missing shingles;" (item 2), "Replacing soffits, facias, siding, and roofing;" (item 19) and "Installing a new shingle roof." (item 27). Item 12 lists "Performing any work on a flat roof, including but not limited to hot tar or rubber membrane, must be installed or performed by a contractor licensed and bonded to work in the town;". Sec. 22-4, Building permits not required, lists "Fixing, repairing, or replacing gutters on a house or garage;" (item 14) and "Replacing existing roof vent units;" (item 22), and no other roof item. The Town's Building Permit Requirements page states: "Roof work excludes minor shingle repairs." That page does not define "minor shingle repairs" and adds: "It's advisable to check with permit staff before beginning your project. What may seem minor could require a permit due to specific regulations." Sec. 22-3 sets the fee: "The building permit and inspection fee for residential structures shall be two percent of the cost of construction, but shall not be less than the minimum fees set forth in this section."
Sales & use tax
11.00% COMBINED STATE AND LOCAL RATE ON GENERAL MERCHANDISE AT A CICERO LOCATION, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2026 (10.75% from January 1, 2016 through July 31, 2026), per the Illinois Department of Revenue's own published municipal sales tax rate file.
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The building permitting authority for the Town of Cicero, Illinois. The Town's Building Permit Requirements page says that "Homeowners in Cicero must obtain building permits for a variety of home improvements and modifications, regardless of whether they are doing the work themselves or hiring a contractor." On whether the State's residential code reaches repairs to an existing single-family home, the Illinois Capital Development Board's codes FAQ answers: "No. It only applies to new residential construction. Residential repairs may be regulated by local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)." Sec. 22-1 of the Town Code adopts the 2024 International Residential Code with 14 Residential Amendments, and Sec. 22-5 lists roof work among the jobs that need a permit.
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Roofing questions: Cicero, IL
Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Cicero, IL?
Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Cicero, IL. SECS. 22-3, 22-4 AND 22-5 SET NO DOLLAR OR AREA FIGURE FOR ROOF WORK; THEY DRAW THE LINE BY THE KIND OF WORK. Sec. 22-5, Permits required, lists "Any roof work other than replacing or repairing loose or missing shingles;" (item 2), "Replacing soffits, facias, siding, and roofing;" (item 19) and "Installing a new shingle roof." (item 27). Item 12 lists "Performing any work on a flat roof, including but not limited to hot tar or rubber membrane, must be installed or performed by a contractor licensed and bonded to work in the town;". Sec. 22-4, Building permits not required, lists "Fixing, repairing, or replacing gutters on a house or garage;" (item 14) and "Replacing existing roof vent units;" (item 22), and no other roof item. The Town's Building Permit Requirements page states: "Roof work excludes minor shingle repairs." That page does not define "minor shingle repairs" and adds: "It's advisable to check with permit staff before beginning your project. What may seem minor could require a permit due to specific regulations." Sec. 22-3 sets the fee: "The building permit and inspection fee for residential structures shall be two percent of the cost of construction, but shall not be less than the minimum fees set forth in this section."
Is drip edge required in Cicero, IL?
Yes. A POINTER TO THE UNAMENDED BASE 2024 IRC, NOT A QUOTED FIGURE. Sec. 22-1 adopts the 2024 International Residential Code, and its 14 Residential Amendments, read in full, name no Chapter 9 section. This record does not repeat the base code's drip-edge text; it points to the unamended 2024 IRC roof-assemblies chapter as the applicable provision.
What building code does Cicero, IL use?
THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, WITH 14 TOWN RESIDENTIAL AMENDMENTS, NONE OF WHICH NAMES A CHAPTER 9 SECTION. Sec. 22-1: "The Town hereby adopts, by reference as if fully set forth in this Code, the International Residential Code, 2024 Edition, including all Appendix Chapters and regulations thereto, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., excepting those provisions that are modified or deleted by the Residential Amendments and as otherwise provided in this Section." The 14 Residential Amendments name, in order, Table R302.1 (exterior walls, deleted), R309.2 (one- and two-family dwelling automatic sprinkler systems, deleted), the exception to R312.2 Minimum Dimensions (deleted), the word "Bathrooms" in the last sentence of R313.1 (deleted), R313.1.2 (habitable attics and basements in existing buildings, deleted), R315.1, R315.2 and R315.3 (sleeping lofts, deleted), R317.5 (fire sprinklers, deleted), R318.2 (not less than two egress doors per dwelling unit), the exceptions to 319.1 (emergency escape and rescue openings), R319.7 (alterations or repairs of existing basements), R404.0 (wood foundations not permitted) and R1006.6 (ventless or vent-free fireplaces prohibited). Sec. 22-1 also provides: "If any provision of the International Residential Code, 2024 Edition or the Residential Amendments is in conflict with any provision of any code, ordinance, rule or regulation of the Town, the more stringent regulation will apply; provided, however, the Cicero Building Commissioner and/or the Cicero Fire Chief may waive the more stringent requirement if said waiver would be beneficial to the health, safety or welfare of the Town or its residents." The section's history note ends with Ord. No. 12-26, adopted March 24, 2026.