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Accurate Codes, Accurate Claims

Know the Jurisdiction. Know the Codes That Apply. Build the Estimate With Confidence.

Roofing project jurisdiction instantly access accurate permit fees and local taxes.

Instantly access property-specific permit fees, sales tax, and use tax.

Enter an address to identify the governing jurisdiction, permitting authority, applicable codes, and local requirements for the property.

Building Code Report

10694 E Powers Dr

Englewood, CO 80111

Sample

Authority Having Jurisdiction

Arapahoe County

Sales Tax

4.25%

2021 IRC 2021 IECC

Roofing Requirements

  • Ice & Water ShieldR905.1.2NO
  • Drip edgeR905.2.8.5YES
  • Valley linerR905.2.8.2YES
  • Class 4 shingle requiredLocal Amend.NO
  • Roofing permit requiredR105.1YES
  • Roof size25 SQ
  • Primary pitch5/12
Color-coded YES/NO. Every answer cited to the code in force.

A snapshot of the data in every OneClick Building Code Report.

For roofing contractors

Jurisdiction is the key to accurate estimates.

Guessing or miscalculating jurisdiction-specific costs destroys margins, delays approvals, and creates friction with carriers.

All of OneClick Code’s data is governed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) — calculated instantly and property-specific.

One address

JurisdictionArapahoe County
Codes2021 IRC · 2021 IECC
Permit feeTiered
Sales tax4.25%

The Problem

The Costly Guessing Game of Estimating

Varying Costs

Permit fees and sales taxes aren’t standardized — they shift city to city, county to county, sometimes street to street. Two homes in the same ZIP can fall under different jurisdictions, each with their own:

  • Permit fee structures
  • Tax rates
  • Code enforcement policies

Time Wasted

To get the right numbers, contractors often call building departments (no answer), search outdated municipal sites, and get lost in documentation.
30–60 min per estimate — that should be spent closing jobs.

Financial Risk

Getting the jurisdiction wrong creates real problems:

  • OverestimateLose the bid to a competitor
  • UnderestimateAbsorb the difference, cut profit
  • Miss permitsFail inspections, delay approvals

Roofing is competitive. Every margin point counts.

The Solution

Accurate, automated jurisdiction calculations

01 · AHJ Detection

Property-specific jurisdiction details

We identify the exact Authority Having Jurisdiction for any property in the US. The Jurisdiction Quickview surfaces the AHJ, local sales tax, municipality contact, and code-enforcement status — verified and property-specific.
  • Know which IRC/IBC/IECC to use
  • Know exactly where permits go
  • No uncertainty with inspectors
  • Credibility with homeowners & adjusters

Makes your estimates defensible — using correct data.

IRC

10694 E Powers Dr

Englewood, CO 80111

Sample

Authority Having Jurisdiction

Arapahoe County

Sales Tax

4.25%

Property Details

  • Estimated Value$1,044,300
  • Home Size2,174 SF
  • Date Built1974
Contact Your Municipality

Building Code Enforcement

  • Building Code EnforceableYES
  • Manufacturer RequirementsYES
  • Issues Building PermitsYES

Data verified as of 04.16.2026

02 · Permit Fees

The permit fee calculator

Once the jurisdiction is identified, OneClick calculates permit fees from real local rules.

  • Uses total project value for accurate costs
  • Reflects flat-rate, tiered, or percentage-based fees
  • Outputs a clean, detailed breakdown

The only company that does this accurately.

Re-Roof Permit Fee Estimate10694 E Powers Dr
Permit Fee$412.50
City Use Tax (3.75%)$690.00
County Use Tax (1.00%)$184.00

Consider removing taxes if already calculated as part of the estimate.

Total$1,286.50
  • Reduce disputes
  • Improve accuracy
  • Approved faster
03 · Tax

Local sales tax & use tax

“We constantly hear from roofers that they ballpark this number with a flat rate.”

OneClick provides

  • • Precise local sales tax rates
  • • Jurisdiction-specific use tax
  • • Clear, regulation-aligned breakdowns

Why it matters

  • ✓ Rules vary by contract type
  • ✓ Miscalcs erode profit
  • ✓ Avoid compliance issues

Lump sum vs. time & materials?

Calculate it upfront.

Sales tax4.25%
Use tax$96.20

The Bottom Line

We help roofing companies win

Streamlined estimating

Estimating shouldn’t feel like detective work. We replace manual research with instant, verified results.

Save up to an hour+ / estimate Reduce manual errors Eliminate guesswork Inspection → proposal, faster
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Save an hour on every roof for less than the price of a coffee.

Estimates you can defend

Every report becomes the single source of truth.

Built on

  • • Real jurisdiction data
  • • Verified local requirements
  • • Ready for adjusters & homeowners

You get

  • ✓ Fewer disputes
  • ✓ Faster approvals
  • ✓ Predictable cash flow

Use Print-to-PDF reports to submit claims with actual proof.

Frequently asked questions

How does the permit fee calculator get its data?

OneClick Code aggregates permit fee structures directly from local municipalities, building departments, and verified jurisdiction sources. This data is continuously updated and validated to ensure accuracy for every property.

How do I know if the fee is lump-sum or percentage-based?

The report identifies how the jurisdiction calculates permit fees — flat rate, tiered system, or percentage of project value — so you understand exactly how the number was derived.

Does the sales tax feature cover all states and jurisdictions?

Yes. OneClick Code provides nationwide coverage, including state, county, and city-level tax data. Each calculation is tailored to the specific property location and applicable tax rules.

What is an “Authority Having Jurisdiction” (AHJ)?

The AHJ is the governing body responsible for enforcing building codes and issuing permits for a specific property — a city building department, a county agency, or a municipal authority. It determines which codes apply, what permits are required, and how inspections are conducted. OneClick Code identifies it automatically.

Every roofing project starts with one question: who governs this job?

The answer drives every code-enforceable data point in your estimate:

  • Drip Edge
  • Valley Liner
  • Sales Tax
  • Permit Fees
  • and more

OneClick is the answer you need.