If you’re planning any roofing work on your home inside the Oklahoma City limits, there’s a new rule you need to know. As of August 1, 2025, the City of OKC requires a permit for all roof replacements, repairs, and removals on single-family homes and duplexes.
This new requirement protects homeowners and raises the bar on roofing standards across the metro, something we at Land Enterprises Roofing are proud to support.
In short: to protect you.
After years of watching out-of-town storm chasers roll into neighborhoods, install low-quality roofs, and vanish before problems appear, Oklahoma City is tightening oversight. This new permit process ensures that only properly registered and approved roofing contractors are doing work on your home.
When a permit is pulled, the city sends someone to inspect the work, meaning an extra layer of accountability for everyone involved. This keeps standards high and weeds out the fly-by-night crews that, unfortunately, give our industry a bad name.
Under the new rule, a permit is required for:
Any roofing removal, repair, or replacement over 500 square feet
Work on single-family homes or duplexes inside city limits
Exemptions:
Repairs or maintenance under 500 square feet
New construction roofs (initial installation on a new home)
As part of the inspection process, contractors are now required to submit photos of the roofing project before an inspection can even be requested. These photos must show key parts of the job—including the decking, underlayment (like felt), and flashing—at different stages: before, during, and after installation. This step ensures the city can verify quality workmanship even in areas that will eventually be covered. It’s a new layer of accountability, and we’re fully prepared to meet those standards on every job.
Think of this permit as your roofing receipt, proof that the work was done right, inspected by the city, and is up to the current code. If someone knocks on your door offering to fix your roof without mentioning a permit (or worse, tells you it’s not required), that’s your cue to walk away.
Hiring a reputable contractor who understands the local code and is willing to be held accountable is one of the best ways to protect your home and your investment.