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How quickly can I get a reroof permit in Marin, and from whom?

Short answerFast, in most places. Unincorporated Marin treats a reroof as a self-service maintenance permit on the County's online portal, San Rafael lists roof change-outs as instant-issuance, Novato issues like-for-like reroofs as express permits and Mill Valley lists re-roofs as automatically issued for licensed contractors. Fees vary by valuation; see each town's current fee schedule.

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Marin's fastest paths

Where How Source
Unincorporated Marin Self-service maintenance permit online, no plan review; photo inspections allowed for licensed contractors County portal
San Rafael Instant-issuance through OpenGov San Rafael
Novato Residential Express Permit for like-for-like reroofs Novato
Mill Valley Automatically issued for licensed contractors via eTRAKiT Mill Valley

All 12 Marin jurisdictions

Updated November 11, 2026. Every incorporated city and town in this area is listed, plus each unincorporated county. A dollar fee is shown only when that jurisdiction publishes a reroof or residential permit fee on an official page or fee schedule; otherwise the table links the official schedule or building department.

Marin County

Jurisdiction How the permit works Fee Source
Belvedere The Planning & Building Department issues building permits. Start with the city's Planning & Building How-to Guide. Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) Belvedere Planning & Building How-to Guide
Corte Madera The town publishes submittal requirements for acquiring a building permit. Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) Town of Corte Madera: acquire a building permit
Fairfax The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) Town of Fairfax official website
Larkspur The city's Building Division issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) City of Larkspur Building Division
Mill Valley Re-roof is listed as an automatically issued permit for licensed contractors, applied through eTRAKiT. Express permits are reviewed in 1–3 business days. Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) City of Mill Valley: permit application process
Novato A like-for-like residential reroof is a Residential Express Permit on Novato Permits. Licensed contractors, qualified permit agents, or homeowners can apply; eligible express permits are issued instantly, with no plan review. Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) City of Novato: residential express permits
Ross Reroofing is listed as an over-the-counter permit. Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (fee schedule) Town of Ross: permit services
San Anselmo The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) Town of San Anselmo Building Division
San Rafael Residential roof change-outs are listed as instant-issuance permits through the city's OpenGov portal. Building permit fees are valuation-based on the city's fee schedule (approved July 1, 2026); no separate flat reroof amount is published there. Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (fee schedule) City of San Rafael: apply for a building permit
Sausalito The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) City of Sausalito Building Division
Tiburon The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) Town of Tiburon Building Division
Unincorporated Marin County Self-service maintenance permit (Building Maintenance — Reroofing) on the County's online portal. No plan review. Licensed contractors may choose electronic photographic inspections instead of a site visit. Fees vary by valuation; see the county's current fee schedule (fee schedule) Marin County: permit base fees

Fire zones and the permit

Many Marin hill addresses are in mapped zones. Check the state map and FIRESafe MARIN guidance before choosing materials.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a homeowner pull Novato's express reroof permit?

Novato says licensed contractors, qualified permit agents or homeowners can apply.

Does unincorporated Marin require plan review for a reroof?

No. It's a self-service maintenance permit.

Is Ross's permit over the counter?

Yes. Ross lists reroofing as an over-the-counter permit.

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Sources

Sources reviewed November 11, 2026. Figures are published estimates and official fees, not quotes. Confirm prices, permits and requirements with your contractor and building department. This page is general information, not legal or insurance advice.