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Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Geneva, IL, issued by City of Geneva Building & Zoning Division. THE CITY SAYS A ROOF REPLACEMENT REQUIRES A PERMIT. The Building Division's Roof Replacement Permit Information sheet, revised November 19, 2025, says "A building permit is required prior to replacing a roof," and the City's Permits page lists "Roof" among its required building permits. The sheet says "An Application for Permit is to be filled out and submitted to the Building Division," the roofer "must provide a copy of their Illinois State Roofing License and a letter of intent on their letterhead stating they are replacing the roof at the specific address," and the "Permit fee is paid and the permit can be issued over the counter." It lists a "Roofing Permit Fee: $75.00 to be paid when the permit is issued" and a $75.00 re-inspection fee. An owner may roof a home only "if he/she is the occupant and it is a residential home." A designated landmark or a property in the Geneva Historic District needs Historic Preservation Commission review before the permit issues, and the sheet says "Mill Creek properties are not under the jurisdiction of the City of Geneva." Among its general comments the sheet says "Installation shall be per the 2021 IRC requirements and manufacturer's installation instructions," "Minimum of 2/12 pitch for asphalt shingles," "Double layer of underlayment required if pitch is from 2/12 to 4/12," and "Building wind speed design is at 90-MPH. 2021 IRC Table R905.2.4.1." The Permits page says "The City of Geneva does not have contractor registration.". This hub aggregates roofing permit and contractor-registration requirements for Geneva, Illinois, along with sourced roofing material references — every fact linked to its directory record.