# California Roofing Help > California roofing rules from official sources: re-roof permits by city, the C-39 license, disaster rebuild rules, insurance claim deadlines and how to check a contractor. Information only. A free information site from Local Help Stations. Not a roofing company or government office. Contact: call (888) 477-1121 (calls only) or email requests@localhelpstations.com. ## How to cite Plain credit line for quotes from this site: Source: California Roofing Help (californiaroofinghelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Page URLs follow https://californiaroofinghelp.com// . Link the page you used. Each page shows the date it was last updated or checked. ## Key facts - Roofing contractors are licensed by CSLB in the C-39 classification. Source: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/about_us/library/licensing_classifications/Licensing_Classifications_Detail.aspx?Class=c39 (checked 2026-11-02) - Jobs that need a building permit are not covered by the under $1,000 handyman exemption. Source: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=7048 (checked 2026-11-02) - After a declared disaster, unlicensed repair contracting can bring felony-level penalties (B&P 7028.16). Source: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=7028.16 (checked 2026-11-02) - Insurers must acknowledge a claim within 15 calendar days and accept or deny within 40 days of proof of claim. Source: https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0200-industry/0050-renew-license/0200-requirements/upload/2026-Guide-for-Adjusting-Property-Claims-in-California-After-a-Major-Disaster_Final.pdf (checked 2026-11-02) - A down payment may not exceed $1,000 or 10 percent of the price, whichever is less. Source: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=7159 (checked 2026-11-02) - CSLB handles complaints for up to four years from the date of the act. Source: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/Consumers/Filing_A_Complaint/ (checked 2026-11-02) ## Pages - [Do I need a permit to replace a roof in California?](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/permits/): City by city California roofing permit rules from building departments. - [When does a California roofer need a C-39 license?](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/license-rules/): The C-39 Roofing classification, the $1,000 minor work exemption and unlicensed penalties. - [Hiring a roofer after a California wildfire or declared disaster](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/disaster-rebuild/): Fixed-price contracts, down payment limits and felony-level unlicensed penalties. - [California roof insurance claim deadlines](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/insurance-claims/): CDI claim timelines for homeowners after storm or disaster damage. - [California roofing contract and payment rules](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/contracts-and-payments/): Down payment limits, cancellation rights and service and repair contracts. - [How to check a California roofer and complain](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/check-a-contractor/): Check a C-39 license with CSLB, HIS salespeople and complaint deadlines. - [Can I reroof my own house in California?](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/owner-builder/): The owner-builder exemption and what CSLB says you take on. - [Roofing permit costs in California cities](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/permit-costs/): Published re-roof permit costs from city fee pages. - [Cool roof and fire-zone roofing rules in California cities](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/cool-roof-and-fire/): Class A roofs, Cool Roof Rating Council products and VHFHSZ notes. - [Where to complain about a California roofer](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/complaints/): CSLB complaints, permit violation referrals and insurance help. ## Cities - [California cities](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/cities/) - [Los Angeles roofing permits and rules](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/cities/los-angeles/): Los Angeles roofing permit rules plus California C-39 license and contract rules, from official sources. - [San Diego roofing permits and rules](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/cities/san-diego/): San Diego roofing permit rules plus California C-39 license and contract rules, from official sources. - [San Jose roofing permits and rules](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/cities/san-jose/): San Jose roofing permit rules plus California C-39 license and contract rules, from official sources. - [San Francisco roofing permits and rules](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/cities/san-francisco/): San Francisco roofing permit rules plus California C-39 license and contract rules, from official sources. - [Sacramento roofing permits and rules](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/cities/sacramento/): Sacramento roofing permit rules plus California C-39 license and contract rules, from official sources. - [Fresno roofing permits and rules](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/cities/fresno/): Fresno roofing permit rules plus California C-39 license and contract rules, from official sources. - [Long Beach roofing permits and rules](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/cities/long-beach/): Long Beach roofing permit rules plus California C-39 license and contract rules, from official sources. - [Oakland roofing permits and rules](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/cities/oakland/): Oakland roofing permit rules plus California C-39 license and contract rules, from official sources. - [FAQ](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/faq/) - [Sources](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/sources/) - [About](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/about/) - [Contact](https://californiaroofinghelp.com/contact/)