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Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Harlingen, TX, issued by City of Harlingen - Building Permits & Inspections Division. The city's Permit Guide lists "Roof replacements" among the common projects requiring permits, and adds "This is not a complete list." It also states that exemptions from a building permit are identified in Section R105.2 of the 2024 International Residential Code and that the Building Official makes the final determination. On registration, the guide states "Contractors performing work within the City must maintain current registration with the Building Permits and Inspections Division." and that "Contractor registration must be renewed annually." The guide also notes that Harlingen is in the Texas Department of Insurance Windstorm Inspection Program area, where "roof replacements" may require windstorm-compliant plans, inspections and a Certificate of Compliance, which are separate from the city building permit. Harlingen, Texas sits in one of the country's most hail-prone regions. This hub aggregates Harlingen's roofing permit and contractor-registration requirements and impact-resistant material options — every fact linked to its sourced directory record.