Apply for a Roofing Permit

Building Permits are required for the installation of a new roof and permit application forms may be obtained off the City’s web site. In addition, contractors must be licensed with the State of Minnesota.

If you have any questions after reading the following information, please call the Building Inspection Department at 651‐439‐4439. We will do our very best to answer your questions in a simple, easy to understand manner.

Apply Online

Step 1.Review the information below.

Click on each panel to review the information related to each before starting this application.

Step 2.Complete the application and pay online

Fees will be calculated automatically based on your request. Be prepared with a credit card so you can pay and finalize your request online.

By Phone

Step 1.Review the information below.

Click on each panel to review the information related to each before starting this application.

Step 2.Call our office

Call the Building & Inspections at 651‐439‐4439 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) and speak to a member of Building to lodge your request and make a payment. 

In Person

Step 1.Review the information below.

Click on each panel to review the information related to each before starting this application.

Step 2.Download, print and complete the Roofing Permit Application form.

Make sure you have your certificate of residency if required and a credit card, cash or cheque to pay when you visit our offices.

Step 3.Visit the Building & Permitting Office to drop of the application and pay

Visit the city offices between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) to pay and complete your transaction in person.

  1. To be sure that a Building Permit has been issued for this roofing project.
  2. Verify that your Contractor is licensed with the State of Minnesota or with the City of Oak Park Heights.
  3. To make sure all required inspections have been requested, made, and approved by the City’s Building Official.
  1. All residential re‐roofing requires the removal of the existing roof system.
  2. Roof sheathing shall be repaired or replaced as needed.
  3. Existing flashing shall be replaced as needed.
  4. Ice dam protection is required on all roofs and shall extend from the edge of the roof 24 inches past the exterior wall line.
  5. Roof ventilation is required at a rate of 1 sq. foot ventilation per 300 square feet of attic area.
  6. Kick out flashing is required at all roof/wall intersections.
  7. Shingles are to be installed per manufacturer’s specifications.
  1. Tear off: Sheathing inspection and installation of the ice and water membrane.
  2. Final: To be made upon completion of the roof.