San Antonio roof permits and roofing rules
Roof permits in San Antonio
San Antonio issues a re-roof permit with no change in pitch over the counter. A re-roof with a change of pitch needs full plan review. (source: City of San Antonio Development Services)
Homeowners can apply for their own re-roof permit. Registered home improvement contractors can pull a re-roof permit with no pitch change, and registered residential building contractors can pull one with a pitch change. (source: City of San Antonio Development Services)
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 San Antonio Development Services: Residential Permits (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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