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

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City of University Park - Community Development Department

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in University Park, TX, issued by City of University Park - Community Development Department. The City of University Park Permit Fee List, under Miscellaneous fees, lists "Re-roof residential" at $150.00 and "Re-roof commercial" at 2% of valuation as permit types. The City's amendments to the Residential Code state "Section R105.2 is hereby deleted," which removes the IRC's list of work exempt from permit.

Roof code checklist: University Park, TX

ItemAnswerCode citeSourceVerified
Permit to replace a roofYesuptexas.org2026-10-17
Repair permit thresholdNot published
Layer limit / roof-overPublishedR908.3.1.1uptexas.org2026-10-17
Deck & sheathingNot published
Drip edgeYesR905.2.8.5uptexas.org2026-10-17
Ice & water shieldNouptexas.org2026-10-17
Mid-roof inspectionNot published
Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofingNouptexas.org2026-10-17
Wind design criteriaPublisheduptexas.org2026-10-17
Adopted codePublisheduptexas.org2026-10-17
Contractor license / registrationNot published
Sales & use taxPublishedcomptroller.texas.gov2026-10-17

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
City of University Park, Texas
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
4420 Worcola Street, Dallas, TX 75206
Contact
  • url: https://www.uptexas.org/163/Community-Development
  • phone: 214-987-5411
Permit portal
Permit portal
Roofing permit required
Required
Permit process note
The City of University Park Permit Fee List, under Miscellaneous fees, lists "Re-roof residential" at $150.00 and "Re-roof commercial" at 2% of valuation as permit types. The City's amendments to the Residential Code state "Section R105.2 is hereby deleted," which removes the IRC's list of work exempt from permit.
Adopted code
The City of University Park Codes & Ordinances page states "The City of University Park has adopted the following construction codes:" and lists "2021 International Building Codes with Amendments (PDF) - Effective January 1, 2023," including the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition. The linked amendment document, Article 3.02 Technical and Construction Codes and Standards (the City's file Ordinance No 22-034), states in Division 3: "The International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021 edition, and amendments ("code") are herewith adopted by reference."
Drip edge
Required — Drip edge is required at eaves and rake edges of shingle roofs (IRC R905.2.8.5). The City adopted the 2021 International Residential Code by Article 3.02, Division 3 of its Technical and Construction Codes and Standards amendments (the City's file Ordinance No 22-034); that instrument, read in full, does not amend R905.2.8.5, so the code's drip-edge requirement stands as enacted local law. About drip edge
Ice & water shield
Not required — Table R301.2 (1), as filled in by the City of University Park's 2021 Residential Code amendments (Article 3.02, Division 3, the City's file Ordinance No 22-034), enters "No" in the ice barrier underlayment column. About ice & water barrier
Impact-resistant roofing
Not required — The City of University Park's 2021 Residential Code amendments (Article 3.02, Division 3, the City's file Ordinance No 22-034), read in full, contain no UL 2218, Class 4 or impact-resistance provision for roofing. The amended R902.1 reads "All roof coverings shall be a minimum Class C," the fire classification.
Wind design criteria
Table R301.2 (1), as filled in by the City of University Park's 2021 Residential Code amendments ("Table R301.2 (1); fill in as follows"): Wind Design Speed 115 mph (3 second gust) / 76 fastest mile; topographic effects No; special wind region No; windborne debris zone No.
Roof layer limit / recover
The City's 2021 Residential Code amendments (Article 3.02, Division 3, the City's file Ordinance No 22-034), read in full, do not amend the reroofing recover rules; the only change to R908 adds a sentence to R908.1 that individual replacement shingles or shakes must meet the amended R902.1 minimum Class C. The adopted IRC's own rule therefore applies: a roof recover is barred "Where the existing roof has two or more applications of any type of roof covering" (R908.3.1.1). One existing layer may be recovered; a second forces tear-off.
Sales & use tax
8.25% combined (6.25% state + 1% City of University Park + 1% transit authority (Dallas MTA)), 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 University Park Community Development Department issues building permits for houses in University Park, from the Peek Municipal Service Center at 4420 Worcola Street. University Park sits in Dallas 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 University Park.

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Roofing questions: University Park, TX

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

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

Is ice & water shield required in University Park, TX?

No. Table R301.2 (1), as filled in by the City of University Park's 2021 Residential Code amendments (Article 3.02, Division 3, the City's file Ordinance No 22-034), enters "No" in the ice barrier underlayment column.

Is drip edge required in University Park, TX?

Yes. Drip edge is required at eaves and rake edges of shingle roofs (IRC R905.2.8.5). The City adopted the 2021 International Residential Code by Article 3.02, Division 3 of its Technical and Construction Codes and Standards amendments (the City's file Ordinance No 22-034); that instrument, read in full, does not amend R905.2.8.5, so the code's drip-edge requirement stands as enacted local law.

Can you roof over an existing roof in University Park, TX?

The City's 2021 Residential Code amendments (Article 3.02, Division 3, the City's file Ordinance No 22-034), read in full, do not amend the reroofing recover rules; the only change to R908 adds a sentence to R908.1 that individual replacement shingles or shakes must meet the amended R902.1 minimum Class C. The adopted IRC's own rule therefore applies: a roof recover is barred "Where the existing roof has two or more applications of any type of roof covering" (R908.3.1.1). One existing layer may be recovered; a second forces tear-off.

What building code does University Park, TX use?

The City of University Park Codes & Ordinances page states "The City of University Park has adopted the following construction codes:" and lists "2021 International Building Codes with Amendments (PDF) - Effective January 1, 2023," including the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition. The linked amendment document, Article 3.02 Technical and Construction Codes and Standards (the City's file Ordinance No 22-034), states in Division 3: "The International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021 edition, and amendments ("code") are herewith adopted by reference."