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Dallas, TX / Roof replacement

Roof replacement cost in Dallas, TX

Typical cost: $9,063 (range $5,644 to $42,880)

Typical all-in

$9,063

Job cost plus the local permit fee at this size.

Low
$5,644
Typical
$9,063
High (steep/premium)
$42,880

High is the published broad high for steep or premium materials, adjusted for local wages. It is not the asphalt shingle price in the opener.

1 square = 100 sq ft of roof surface, not floor area. A typical house is about 13 to 18 squares.

Breakdown

Labor (allocated)$4,877
Materials (allocated)$3,990
Job subtotal$8,867
Permit$196
All-in typical$9,063

Labor is adjusted for construction wages in this metro. Materials stay at the national figure. This is an estimate, not a contractor quote.

Professional replacement for a typical home roof of about 1,300 to 1,800 sq ft of surface.

A typical roof replacement in Dallas, TX is about $9,063, including a permit fee of $196.

What we assumed

We price Roof replacement in Dallas, TX at 16 squares (1,600 sq ft of roof surface, not floor area).

For the permit line we assumed the official valuations of $8,000 low, $12,000 typical, and $22,000 high, so the low fee is $196, the typical fee is $196, and the high fee is $422.42. Table B-II plus the technology fee is the same at all three valuations. The high fee applies only on the Table B-I standalone path. Full arithmetic is in the calculation note on this page. The official typical project value is $12,000.

Cost details

Cost by size

SizeAll-in typicalPermit
10 squares (1,000 sq ft of roof surface)$5,738$196
16 squares (1,600 sq ft of roof surface, not floor area); typical$9,063$196
18 squares (1,800 sq ft of roof surface)$10,172$196

All-in at this size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.

What moves the price

What changes the total

  • Size is roof squares. One square is 100 sq ft of roof surface, not floor area. The size table lists the low, typical, and high.
  • Labor for Roof replacement in Dallas, TX is adjusted for local construction wages.
  • The permit fee on the typical job is $196. The permit section on this page has the schedule detail.

Compare roof replacement across metros

All-in at the typical job size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.
CityAll-in typicalPermitOpen
Charlotte, NC$8,954$0Open
Seattle, WA$12,147$742.97Open
Denver, CO$9,991$115Open
Nashville, TN$9,218$91Open
Atlanta, GA$9,244$175Open
Austin, TX$8,925$0Open
Phoenix, AZ$9,917$646Open
Tucson, AZ$9,156$337.49Open
Portland, OR$11,355$403.14Open
Raleigh, NC$9,221$248Open
Tacoma, WA$11,404$0Open
St. Louis, MO$10,424$145Open

Other home projects in Dallas, TX

All-in at the typical job size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.
JobAll-in typicalPermitOpen
Roof replacement$9,063$196This page
HVAC replacement$7,500$315Open
Deck$13,588$196Open
Kitchen remodel$29,346$396Open

Questions about this estimate

How much does roof replacement cost in Dallas, TX?
Typical all-in is about $9,063. The official Planning and Development permit fee of $196 (Table B-II master plus the technology fee) is included in the all-in.
Is a permit required for Roof replacement in Dallas, TX?
Yes. Planning and Development – Building Inspection (Development Services) requires a permit for a typical Roof replacement in Dallas, TX. The typical listed fee is $196. Single-family and duplex master permits use Table B-II $181 plus the $15 technology fee.
What is included in this Roof replacement estimate for Dallas, TX?
The estimate is labor adjusted for local wages in Dallas, TX, plus materials at the national figure, at the typical size in the table above. The official typical permit fee of $196 is included in the all-in typical.
Why might the Dallas permit fee differ from this typical figure?
The official Dallas, TX fee comes from City of Dallas Permit Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2025 (Tables B-II / B-I) and Chapter 52 (flat). The typical path is $196. The high bound of $422.42 applies only if the job is processed as a standalone Table B-I trade permit. Full arithmetic is in the calculation note on this page. A reroof of 2 roofing squares or less is exempt. Verify the fee with Planning and Development – Building Inspection (Development Services).
How is the typical permit fee calculated for Roof replacement in Dallas, TX?
The typical path is Table B-II $181 plus the $15 technology fee. The Table B-I high bound is in the calculation note on this page.
What project value is this Roof replacement permit fee based on in Dallas, TX?
The official typical project value is $12,000. The fee bands use the official assumed valuations of $8,000, $12,000, and $22,000. Table B-II is $196 at each of those valuations. The high-bound arithmetic is in the calculation note on this page.

Permit in Dallas

Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026

Planning and Development – Building Inspection (Development Services) lists a typical permit fee of $196 for this Roof replacement in Dallas, TX (range $196 – $422.42). Source: City of Dallas Permit Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2025 (Tables B-II / B-I) and Chapter 52.

Single-family and duplex master permits use Table B-II $181 plus the $15 technology fee. Table B-I is the high bound if the job is processed as a standalone trade permit. Exempt only if the reroof is 2 roofing squares or less.

City of Dallas Permit Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2025 (Tables B-II / B-I) and Chapter 52 (source retrieved 2026-09-01). The typical path is Table B-II, alterations or repairs of a single-family or duplex structure: base permit fee $181 per dwelling unit plus the technology permit fee of $15 (Chapter 52 §303.5.29) = $196. That same $196 is the low fee of $196 and the typical fee of $196 at the official valuations of $8,000, $12,000, and $22,000. The Table B-II additional-trade line of $100 is not added on this listed roof path. The official typical project value is $12,000. The high bound applies only if the job is processed as a standalone trade permit on Table B-I, which covers alterations or repairs including standalone trade permits, at the official $22,000 valuation: value × 0.009652 × 1.33 = $282.42. The Table B-I minimum permit fee of $175 is not binding because $282.42 is higher. Add the additional inspection service fee of $125 plus the $15 technology fee: $282.42 + $125 + $15 = $422.42, which is the high fee of $422.42. That Table B-I total is not used for the published low or typical fees. A separate Table B-I total at $8,000 or $12,000 is not listed. Exempt only if the reroof is 2 roofing squares or less. Listed assumed valuations are $8,000, $12,000, and $22,000.

Line items

Figures come from the city fee schedule. A blank line is not published as a dollar amount.
Line itemFee
Table B-II master (SF/duplex)$181
Technology fee §303.5.29$15
Table B-I standalone at $22,000$422.42

Assumed project value

These are the official valuations used when the schedule scales with project value. Not a quote.
BandAssumed project value
Low$8,000
Typical$12,000
High$22,000

Process

Does a typical Roof replacement in Dallas, TX need a permit?
A typical Roof replacement in Dallas, TX is listed as requiring a permit. Single-family and duplex master permits use Table B-II $181 plus the $15 technology fee.
Who issues the permit in Dallas, TX, and where do I apply?
Planning and Development, Building Inspection (Development Services) issues permits for Roof replacement in Dallas, TX. Apply at https://dallascityhall.com/departments/sustainabledevelopment/buildinginspection/Pages/default.aspx.
Are any permit exemptions listed for Roof replacement in Dallas, TX?
Exempt only if the reroof is 2 roofing squares or less.
What extra fees or surcharges are listed for Roof replacement in Dallas, TX?
The official permit lists these extra line items for Roof replacement in Dallas, TX: Table B-II master (SF/duplex): $181; Technology fee §303.5.29: $15; Table B-I standalone at $22,000: $422.42.

Schedule FAQ

Which official schedule is this Roof replacement fee based on in Dallas, TX?
The official typical for Roof replacement in Dallas, TX cites City of Dallas Permit Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2025 (Tables B-II / B-I) and Chapter 52 (retrieved Sep 1, 2026). Fee model: flat.
What local fee-schedule notes are on file for Roof replacement in Dallas, TX?
Permit Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2025. SF/duplex master alterations use Table B-II ($181/dwelling unit + $100 additional trade) plus $15 technology.
Why does the Roof replacement permit fee in Dallas, TX show a low-to-high range?
Listed permit fees for Roof replacement in Dallas, TX are $196 low, $196 typical, and $422.42 high. Low and typical are the Table B-II master plus the technology fee. The high bound is the Table B-I standalone path. Full arithmetic is in the calculation note on this page.
What alternate permit fees are listed if the typical Roof replacement path in Dallas, TX does not apply?
The typical path for Roof replacement in Dallas, TX does not include these listed alternate-path line items: Table B-I standalone at $22,000: $422.42 (Not included in the typical Table B-II total; high bound only at $22,000: value × 0.009652 × 1.33 = $282.42 + $125 inspection + $15 = $422.42). Confirm with Planning and Development, Building Inspection (Development Services) if your job falls outside the typical path.

Citations

  1. How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost? [2026 Data] Retrieved Aug 13, 2026. Average $9,607; range $5,902–$46,000; $4–$11 per sq ft; asphalt $5,800–$20,000.
  2. City of Dallas Permit Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2025 (Tables B-II / B-I) and Chapter 52 Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.
  3. BLS OEWS construction wages – Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX BLS OEWS construction-and-extraction mean hourly wage / national same vintage, applied to the labor share only. Not a city-specific bid survey.

Cite this page

Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026

CostInMyCity. "Roof replacement cost in Dallas, TX." https://costinmycity.com/cost/roof-replacement/dallas-tx/. Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026. Source: City of Dallas Permit Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2025 (Tables B-II / B-I) and Chapter 52.

City of Dallas Permit Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2025 (Tables B-II / B-I) and Chapter 52

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