City of OKC says mandatory roofing permits are to protect homeowners from scams

KFOR, By Mecca Thompson, August 1, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – If you live inside Oklahoma City limits and are planning a big roofing project, you’ll need a permit. It’s a $94.50 cost that the city and contractors say is meant to protect homeowners.

Avery Smith, Executive Director with the Oklahoma Roofing Contractors Association, says he believes the new rule will help crack down on scammers.

Brock Rowe, the Development Services Director with the City of OKC, says either the contractor or the homeowner can get the permit.

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