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Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Baytown, TX, issued by City of Baytown - Building Services Division. Baytown's Building Services Division states that "Roof shingle replacement only" does not need a permit and that "Roof deck installation, replacement, or repair" does, while the City's enacted fee schedule carries a $128.00 "Roof/Window/Door/Siding Replacements" permit (City Code Section 2-595(2)e.). If the job touches decking or any structural component, get the permit; for a shingle-only job, confirm with Building Services (281-420-6537) before starting. Starting without a required permit doubles the fee: "If work for which a permit is required by this Code is commenced prior to obtaining the required permit, the fees specified in this subsection shall be doubled." Applications, fee payments and inspection requests go through the City's Citizen Self Service (CSS) portal; the City's listed steps are to log on or register a user account, "Apply for a Professional License (Contractors Only)", and then apply for the permit. Building Services is at 2401 Market Street and is open Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Friday, 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Coastal windstorm insurance is a separate process that the City does not run: in the Texas Department of Insurance's designated catastrophe area, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association eligibility requires a TDI windstorm certificate (Form WPI-8), which TDI, not the City, issues. Check with the homeowner's insurance agent whether the property needs one before the roof goes on. Baytown, Texas sits in one of the country's most hail-prone regions. This hub aggregates Baytown's roofing permit and contractor-registration requirements and impact-resistant material options — every fact linked to its sourced directory record.