Roof permits · Iowa

Roof permits and building codes in Linn County, IA

Hail Pro has 19,740 roofing permits on record for Linn County, IA (452 in the past 12 months); the county enforces the 2024 (Iowa State Building Code) IRC. Check with the local building department before starting work.

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Roofing permits on record
19,740
Adopted code
2024 (Iowa State Building Code) IRC
Snapshot
October 30, 2026

How many roofs are replaced in Linn County?

Hail Pro has 19,740 roofing permits on record for Linn County, IA, including 452 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 dataLinn County, IA
Roofing permits19,740
All building permits150,415
Roofing permits, past 12 months452
Records since2016

What building code applies to roofs in Linn County?

Linn (county jurisdiction) enforces the 2024 (Iowa State Building 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 Linn 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 Linn County for unincorporated areas. Background: do you need a permit to replace a roof.

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