Residential Re-Roofs

A permit is required for roofing projects within the City of Leawood. This would include removing an existing roofing material to replace it with a new material or covering an existing roof with a new material.

A permit application may be obtained in person from the Codes Administration Division at City Hall or by clicking here [122.56 KB - PDF File]. The form must be filled out completely and returned with the following required information:

• A completed permit application. The application must note the type of roofing materials to be used. The materials must be approved prior to installation
• The contractor must have a valid City of Leawood license as well as a Class C license from Johnson County.

Listed below are permitted roofing materials. A complete list of permitted materials, including color and manufacturer, can be obtained in person from the Codes Administration Division at City Hall or by clicking here.

• Wood Shingles
• Wood Shakes
• Slate
• Clay Tile
• Concrete Tile
• Synthetic Slate
• Synthetic Shingles
• Stone Coated Steel Roofing
• Metal Roofing
• Laminated Composition Shingles
• SBS Modified Shingles

A minimum UL Class B fire rating is required for Synthetic Slate, Synthetic Shingles, Stone Coated Steel Roofing and Metal Roofing.

A minimum UL Class A fire rating is required for Laminated Composition Shingles and SBS Modified Shingles.

For more information about roofing, the City offers a brochure. You may access this document by clicking here [105.74 KB - PDF File].

Expiration:

Permits expire after 180 days from the date of issuance. Additional time may be granted if substantial completion can be verified prior to the expiration of the permit.