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Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Erie, CO?

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Town of Erie - Building Division

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Erie, CO, issued by Town of Erie - Building Division. A permit is required when more than one square of roof covering is replaced over the aggregate area of the roof. Contractor license and permit applications are submitted electronically through the town's Self-Service Portal.

Roof code checklist: Erie, CO

ItemAnswerCode citeSourceVerified
Permit to replace a roofYeserieco.gov2026-07-12
Repair permit thresholdPublishederieco.gov2026-07-18
Layer limit / roof-overNot published
Deck & sheathingNot published
Drip edgeYeserieco.gov2026-07-18
Ice & water shieldNoerieco.gov2026-07-18
Mid-roof inspectionNoerieco.gov2026-07-18
Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofingNod07c6d83-bd86-4e9a-91fa-f96b71dc4...2026-08-10
Wind design criteriaNot published
Adopted codePublishederieco.gov2026-07-12
Contractor license / registrationYeserieco.gov2026-07-12
Sales & use taxPublishedtax.colorado.gov2026-07-18

Each row comes from the sourced record on this page; full wording is in the table below. "Not published" means no official source for that item was found when the record was last verified.

Jurisdiction
Town of Erie, Colorado
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
Erie, CO
Contact
  • url: https://www.erieco.gov/120/Contractor-Licensing
  • phone: 303-926-2780
Permit portal
Permit portal
Roofing permit required
Required
Contractor registration required
Required
Registration details
  • license: All contractors on a project must hold a current Town of Erie license and have a certificate of insurance on file. Effective January 1, 2025, applicants for a Class A, B, or C contractor license must provide proof of passing the appropriate ICC licensing exam.
Permit process note
A permit is required when more than one square of roof covering is replaced over the aggregate area of the roof. Contractor license and permit applications are submitted electronically through the town's Self-Service Portal.
Inspection requirements
The Town of Erie requires a minimum 110 mph sustained-wind warranty from the roof-covering manufacturer for residential re-roofs.
Adopted code
International Residential Code and International Building Code with Town of Erie amendments; verify the current adopted edition with the town.
Drip edge
Required — Drip edge is required on eaves and on rakes. About drip edge
Ice & water shield
Not required — Ice shield is not required (unless required by manufacturer). About ice & water barrier
Mid-roof inspection
Not required — The Town of Erie does not currently require a mid-roof inspection.
Impact-resistant roofing
Not required — The Town of Erie's 2021 IRC/IBC adopting ordinance (Ordinance No. 20-2022, adopted December 13, 2022, codified at Erie Municipal Code Section 9-1-2) was reviewed in full, including its complete list of local amendments to the IRC. Its only roof-covering amendment (item 28, amending Section R905.2.4.1) requires a 110 mph sustained wind warranty on asphalt shingles; it contains no impact-resistance, Class 4, or UL 2218 requirement. Later amendments to Section 9-1-2 (Ord. 032-2025 and Ord. 026-2026) do not touch the roofing provisions.
Repair permit threshold
"A permit is required when more than one square of roof covering is to be replaced over the aggregate area of the roof... (Section R908)."
Sales & use tax
Combined rate varies by county: ~8.835% in the Boulder County portion (state 2.9% + Boulder Co 1.335% + RTD 1% + SCFD 0.1% + town 3.5%) vs ~7.4% in the Weld County portion (Weld has no county sales tax, but RTD 1% still applies since this area was annexed by Erie after 1994; no SCFD). State-collected; DOR lists a 3.5% use tax applying to motor vehicles and building materials.

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The building permit authority for the Town of Erie, spanning Boulder and Weld counties. Requires a permit for roof replacements over one square, requires a current Town of Erie contractor license, and sets a minimum wind-warranty standard for roof coverings.

Hail reports near Erie, CO

Reports, last 24 months
31
Largest, last 24 months
1.25 in Jun 17, 2025
Most recent
Jun 26, 2026 1.00 in
Reports, last 5 years
77
5 most recent reports, last 5 years
DateHail sizeDistance
Jun 26, 20261.00 in9 mi S
Aug 10, 20251.00 in7 mi WNW
Aug 10, 20250.88 in7 mi W
Aug 10, 20250.75 in7 mi W
Aug 10, 20250.75 in2 mi WNW

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database and daily storm reports (reports since the start of the current year are preliminary), within 10 miles of Erie, CO (Census point). Data through Oct 7, 2026, not updated since. A report is an observation, not a damage record.

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Roofing questions: Erie, CO

Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Erie, CO?

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Erie, CO. "A permit is required when more than one square of roof covering is to be replaced over the aggregate area of the roof... (Section R908)."

Is ice & water shield required in Erie, CO?

No. Ice shield is not required (unless required by manufacturer).

Is drip edge required in Erie, CO?

Yes. Drip edge is required on eaves and on rakes.

Do roofing contractors need a license or registration in Erie, CO?

Yes. All contractors on a project must hold a current Town of Erie license and have a certificate of insurance on file. Effective January 1, 2025, applicants for a Class A, B, or C contractor license must provide proof of passing the appropriate ICC licensing exam.

What building code does Erie, CO use?

International Residential Code and International Building Code with Town of Erie amendments; verify the current adopted edition with the town.

Is a mid-roof inspection required in Erie, CO?

No. The Town of Erie does not currently require a mid-roof inspection.