Santa Monica sits on the Westside, on the coast, in climate zone 6. The census counts 2,546 owner-occupied single-family homes, and in the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 estimates the median owner-reported home value is $1,755,500. Permits come from the city's own office.
A median house built in 1968
Santa Monica's median home was built in 1968. A reroof tied to an addition or an accessory unit becomes a new-roof question.
Zone 6 and how the cool roof rule splits
Santa Monica is in climate zone 6. Steep-slope reroofs are covered only in zone 4 and zones 8 to 15, which puts a pitched Santa Monica roof outside the rule. Low-slope roofs in zone 6 are covered, with at least 0.63 reflectance after aging and 0.75 emittance, with SRI 75 as the other route.
Where the permit comes from
Reroof permits come from the city's own building and plan-check staff. The City of Santa Monica posts its plan-check guidance online. CAL FIRE's official hazard severity viewer shows the zone for an address, and the city's fire or building office can say what that means for your permit.
Roof types and jobs in Santa Monica
Replacement and new roofs lead. The Santa Monica pages cover material choices for coastal conditions and the planning of additions.
Santa Monica questions
What is the median build year in Santa Monica, and what does the assessment check?
The median build year is 1968. The assessment checks layers, deck and flashing.
Which office issues reroof permits in Santa Monica?
The city's own building and plan-check staff, whose Building and Safety guidance is posted on the city site.
What roof types are common in Santa Monica?
Composition shingle, tile and coated metal each have their own needs. Check the covering, the deck and the pitch before choosing a replacement.