Roof Replacement Permit in Gwinnett County, Georgia

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a roof replacement permit in Gwinnett County?

Replacing a roof is repair or alteration of a building, and Gwinnett County Construction Code section 106.1 requires anyone who intends to repair or alter a building or structure to apply to the building official and obtain a permit first. Nothing in the county's exemption lists covers roofing: the Construction Code's section 106.4 list does not mention it, and the Building Services page's cosmetic exemption names "painting, new flooring, cabinets, vinyl siding, and similar finish work" but stops short of roof covering. The county's own weekly Building Permits Issued reports confirm the practice, showing residential permits with a type of work of "Repair" and a use of construction of "ROOF REPLACEMENT", "ROOF COVERING" and "MISC ROOF REPAIR". Always confirm with the Gwinnett County Department of Planning and Development, Building Division before starting.

How much does a roof replacement permit cost in Gwinnett County?

Planning and Development Fee Schedule, "Building Permit Fees (Effective July 1, 2024)", footer "Revised 05/23/2024". "Other Building Permit Fees: Minor Renovation Projects (valued less than $75,000) | Residential Renovation Permit | $125" and "Extensive Renovation Projects (valued at $75,000 or greater) | Extensive Renovation Permit | $4 per $1,000 of construction value". The schedule also states "Building permit fees include Plan Review and Building Inspections" and prices reinspections at "First Follow-up Inspection $0", "Second Follow-up Inspection $50", "Third and each Subsequent Follow-up Inspection $100", with "Penalty for Construction Prior to Issuance of Permit 100% of the Permit Fee". A residential re-roof valued under $75,000 therefore falls in the $125 Residential Renovation Permit band. Caution on figures: the department's older undated handout "Regulatory Requirements for Residential Permits" still prices this work at "$0.006 x Value of Construction" and the 2012-era step sheets at "$6 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost (minimum fee is $30)", both of which predate the July 1, 2024 schedule. Confirm the current amount with the Permits Section at 678-518-6020 before budgeting. See the official fee schedule for current amounts.

Where do you apply for a roof replacement permit in Gwinnett County?

You can apply through the Gwinnett County permit portal or contact the Gwinnett County Department of Planning and Development, Building Division directly. The links are listed on this page.

Can a homeowner pull a roof replacement permit themselves in Gwinnett County?

Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 43-41-17(h); O.C.G.A. 43-14-13(d); O.C.G.A. 43-14-14): Georgia's contractor licensing law has a true owner builder exemption at O.C.G.A. 43-41-17(h), not 43-41-17(b). A property owner may construct a building on land the owner owns and act as his or her own contractor, personally providing direct supervision and management, but only if the finished building is intended solely for occupancy by the owner and the owner's family, firm, or corporation, is not for use by the general public, and is not offered for sale or lease. If the owner sold or transferred a self-built structure within the prior 24 months, measured from that structure's certificate of occupancy, the law presumes the new project was not really for personal occupancy and the exemption is unavailable without a license. The owner may not delegate supervision to any unlicensed person, and all work must still comply with county or municipal permitting and inspection requirements. For trade work, O.C.G.A. 43-14-13(d) separately allows an individual to install, alter, or repair plumbing, heating and air conditioning fixtures, and electrical or low-voltage wiring in a residential dwelling the individual owns or occupies, again in conformity with the codes and any local permit and inspection rules. Unlicensed trade work outside these exemptions is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $1,000 fine or six months imprisonment or both (O.C.G.A. 43-14-14). Confirm how Gwinnett County applies this before you apply.