Houston roof permits and roofing rules
Roof permits in Houston
Houston requires a Residential Roofing Permit for a re-roof or roofing overlay. Roof covering that does not exceed 100 square feet is exempt. (source: City of Houston, Houston Permitting Center)
The permit has a $33.56 admin fee plus the city fee schedule, plan review and inspection are required, and it is valid for 6 months. (source: City of Houston, Houston Permitting Center)
Coastal windstorm rules
TDI's windstorm repair rules name five Harris County cities east of State Highway 146: La Porte, Morgan's Point, Pasadena, Seabrook and Shore Acres. Houston is not on that list. (source: Texas Department of Insurance)
Statewide rules that apply here
We found no Texas state license for roofers or roofing contractors. Roofing is not on TDLR's list of regulated industries. (source: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation)
It is illegal for a contractor to offer to waive, rebate or absorb your deductible. (source: Texas Department of Insurance)
See permits in other cities, claim deadlines and storm chaser warning signs.
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Sources
- City of Houston, Houston Permitting Center: Residential Roofing Permit (HPWCODE1140) (checked November 1, 2026)
- Texas Department of Insurance (TDI): Making repairs after a storm (checked November 1, 2026)
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR): Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: Regulated Industries (checked November 1, 2026)
- Texas Department of Insurance (TDI): Roofing and insurance: Know the law (checked November 1, 2026)
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