Roof permits · Alabama

Roof permits and building codes in Shelby County, AL

Hail Pro has 816 roofing permits on record for Shelby County, AL (248 in the past 12 months); the county enforces the 2015 (AL Energy & Residential Code) IRC. Check with the local building department before starting work.

Updated · Hail Pro

Roofing permits on record
816
Adopted code
2015 (AL Energy & Residential Code) IRC
Snapshot
October 30, 2026

How many roofs are replaced in Shelby County?

Hail Pro has 816 roofing permits on record for Shelby County, AL, including 248 issued in the past 12 months; the latest was issued October 28, 2026. Each permit is linked to its property, so the last re-roof date shows on the property card in Hail Pro.

Permit dataShelby County, AL
Roofing permits816
All building permits6,131
Roofing permits, past 12 months248
Records since2023

What building code applies to roofs in Shelby County?

Shelby (county jurisdiction) enforces the 2015 (AL Energy & Residential Code) IRC.

The roofing requirements behind it (design wind speed, snow load, underlayment, ice barrier, impact rating, tear-off rules) are in Hail Pro.

Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Shelby County?

Most jurisdictions that enforce a building code require a permit for a full roof replacement and inspect the work; repairs below a local threshold are often exempt. Confirm with the building department for the property's city, or Shelby County for unincorporated areas. Background: do you need a permit to replace a roof.

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