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Irving’s roof permit rules are simple: no plans, a size threshold for repairs, and an exception for homeowners doing their own roof. Here’s how they work.
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Irving roofing permits
These answers come from Irving’s residential roof permit guidelines.
Do I need a permit to re-roof in Irving?
Yes, for anything over 100 square feet.
Details: Irving requires a reroofing permit for roofing over 100 square feet; repairs of 100 square feet or less don’t need one. No plans are required. Contractors must be registered, and permits are applied for through the city’s MGO portal before work begins.
Source: City of Irving: Roof Permit Guidelines (PDF)
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026
Can I pull my own roof permit?
Yes, and the homestead rule doesn’t apply.
Details: For most owner-performed work, Irving ties homeowner permits to a homestead exemption. Roof permits are exempt from that requirement.
Source: City of Irving: Roof Permit Guidelines (PDF)
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026
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County & ZIP codes
Irving is in Dallas County. ZIPs: 75038, 75039, 75060, 75061, 75062, 75063.
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Irving homes
Half of Irving’s homes were built in 1987 or earlier, and only about 38% are single-family detached houses, one of the lowest shares among the cities we serve.
October 20, 2019
The tornado that tore through North Dallas that night formed just east of Irving, near SH 348 and Luna Road, before heading east along Walnut Hill Lane.
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026
Irving questions
Does a small roof repair need a permit in Irving?
Not if it’s 100 square feet or less. Larger repairs and full replacements need a reroofing permit.
Do I need plans for a roof permit?
No. Irving doesn’t require plans for reroofing.
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