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Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Rochester, MI, issued by City of Rochester - Building Department. Rochester requires a permit to replace a roof, with a 25% line. Its Building Department page lists "Re-roof (if more than 25% replacement)" among work needing a permit, and its "When is a Permit Required" page lists "Roof Replacement (unless under 25% see below)" under permits required and "When less than 25% of a roof is being replaced" under work that needs no permit. A full reroof is over that line. The page also lists "Any repairs with an estimated cost of more than $600.00" as permit work. The City's Master Fee Schedule (approved fees as of January 1, 2026) charges "$100" for a "P14 Roofing Permit" plus an "Administrative Processing Fee" of "$100", and "Work Done Without Permit - Subject to Stop Work Order Fee $100 & Permit Fee at 150% of Normal Cost". The building permit application lists "Roof" as a type of work. Applications go in by mail, the City Hall drop box, in person, or online through BS&A; "Emailed Building and Trade permits are not accepted". Homeowners may pull a permit by affidavit, and when a contractor pulls it "the person who holds the license must sign the permit application." Questions go to (248) 733-3700, Option 4. This hub aggregates roofing permit and contractor-registration requirements for Rochester, Michigan, along with sourced roofing material references — every fact linked to its directory record.