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City of Lufkin - Inspection Services Division

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Lufkin, TX, issued by City of Lufkin - Inspection Services Division. The Inspection Services FAQ states: "A permit must be pulled when doing any construction work within the city limits. This includes roofing, storage buildings, fences, signs, carports, etc." The City's Master Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 5171) lists a "Roofing Permits" fee table for residential roofing by number of squares. The Building Permit Information page also states that any person performing work in the City must have on file a $5,000.00 License and Permit Bond, a requirement "not applicable to homeowners working on their homestead.".

Jurisdiction
City of Lufkin, Texas
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
300 E Shepherd, Lufkin, TX 75901
Contact
  • url: https://www.cityoflufkin.com/departments/engineering_services_department/inspection_services_division/
  • phone: 936-633-0298
Permit portal
Permit portal
Roofing permit required
Required
Permit process note
The Inspection Services FAQ states: "A permit must be pulled when doing any construction work within the city limits. This includes roofing, storage buildings, fences, signs, carports, etc." The City's Master Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 5171) lists a "Roofing Permits" fee table for residential roofing by number of squares. The Building Permit Information page also states that any person performing work in the City must have on file a $5,000.00 License and Permit Bond, a requirement "not applicable to homeowners working on their homestead."
Adopted code
The City of Lufkin's Building Permit Information page states "The City of Lufkin has adopted the following building codes:" and lists the 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 International Fire Code and the 2023 National Electric Code. The page does not give the adopting ordinance number or date.
Sales & use tax
8.25% combined (6.25% state + 1.5% City of Lufkin + 0.5% Angelina County), 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 City of Lufkin's Inspection Services Division issues building permits for houses in Lufkin from Room 255 of City Hall, and the city's website lists 300 E Shepherd as its contact address. Lufkin sits in Angelina 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 Lufkin.

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Roofing questions: Lufkin, TX

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

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

What building code does Lufkin, TX use?

The City of Lufkin's Building Permit Information page states "The City of Lufkin has adopted the following building codes:" and lists the 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 International Existing Building Code, 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 International Fire Code and the 2023 National Electric Code. The page does not give the adopting ordinance number or date.