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Do you need a permit to replace a roof in La Marque, TX?

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City of La Marque - Development Services Department

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in La Marque, TX, issued by City of La Marque - Development Services Department. The City's Permits FAQ states "Replacing a roof does require a permit." and, on contractors, "Yes, all contractors must be registered to perform work anywhere in La Marque." The same FAQ describes replacing "intermittent shingles" as cosmetic work that does not require a permit.

Jurisdiction
City of La Marque, Texas
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
1130 1st Street, La Marque, TX 77568
Contact
  • url: https://www.cityoflamarque.gov/166/Development-Services
  • phone: 409-938-9204
Permit portal
Permit portal
Roofing permit required
Required
Contractor registration required
Required
Permit process note
The City's Permits FAQ states "Replacing a roof does require a permit." and, on contractors, "Yes, all contractors must be registered to perform work anywhere in La Marque." The same FAQ describes replacing "intermittent shingles" as cosmetic work that does not require a permit.
Adopted code
The City of La Marque Development Services page states "Effective February 10, 2025, the City of La Marque adopted the 2024 ICC Family of Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) through Ordinance No. O-2025-002." The City's Permits FAQ states "The City of La Marque adopted the 2024 International Building Code, 2024 Residential Code, 2024 Plumbing Code" among its adopted codes.
Sales & use tax
8.25% combined (6.25% state + 2% City of La Marque), per the Comptroller's local sales tax rate file. Comptroller Publication 94-116, Real Property Repair and Remodeling, states that "Labor to repair, remodel, or restore residential real property is not taxable" and that under a lump-sum contract "you pay tax on all your supplies, materials, equipment, and taxable services when you buy them. You don't charge your customer tax." On a lump-sum residential re-roof the rate therefore falls on the roofer's material purchases, not on the homeowner's contract price.

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The Development Services Department of the City of La Marque issues building permits and performs inspections for houses in La Marque, from its office at 1130 1st Street. La Marque sits in Galveston County, and the codes the city has adopted are cited below from the city's own pages. This listing covers the office's contact details, the city's adopted codes and the items cited below; it does not cover every local permit rule in La Marque.

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Roofing questions: La Marque, TX

Do you need a permit to replace a roof in La Marque, TX?

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in La Marque, TX.

Do roofing contractors need a license or registration in La Marque, TX?

Yes.

What building code does La Marque, TX use?

The City of La Marque Development Services page states "Effective February 10, 2025, the City of La Marque adopted the 2024 ICC Family of Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) through Ordinance No. O-2025-002." The City's Permits FAQ states "The City of La Marque adopted the 2024 International Building Code, 2024 Residential Code, 2024 Plumbing Code" among its adopted codes.