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Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Auburndale, FL?

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City of Auburndale - Construction Services

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Auburndale, FL, issued by City of Auburndale - Construction Services. Re-roofing in Auburndale is permit work. The City's Community Development FAQ lists "All re-roofing, including mobile home and park trailer site built additions but not including the coach itself" under "Work Requiring a Construction Permit," and states that "Work that requires an inspection to verify compliance with the applicable technical code requires a construction permit." Under the City's fee schedule (Land Development Regulations, Administration and Procedures Manual, section 10.3.1.2), the building permit fee is the job's building valuation multiplied by 0.004, a multiplier that "Includes roofs," with a minimum permit fee of $60.00 and a reinspection fee of $35.00; the valuation of work other than new buildings "shall be provided by the applicant by contract, Notice of Commencement, or determined by the Building Official" (LDR section 18.5.1.2). "If you have a question about whether a project needs a building permit, we encourage you to call 863-965-5530." A building permit expires 6 months after issue or after the last approved inspection, whichever is later. Permit applications are made through the City's online building, permitting and licensing platform. State law makes it "unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or governmental entity to construct, erect, alter, modify, repair, or demolish any building within this state without first obtaining a permit" (section 553.79(1)(a), Florida Statutes).

Roof code checklist: Auburndale, FL

ItemAnswerCode citeSourceVerified
Permit to replace a roofYesauburndalefl.com2026-10-16
Repair permit thresholdPublishedauburndalefl.com2026-10-16
Layer limit / roof-overPublishedR908.3codes.iccsafe.org2026-10-16
Deck & sheathingPublishedcodes.iccsafe.org2026-10-16
Drip edgeYesR905.2.8.5codes.iccsafe.org2026-10-16
Ice & water shieldNoR905.1.2codes.iccsafe.org2026-10-16
Mid-roof inspectionYesSec. 110.3codes.iccsafe.org2026-10-16
Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofingNoLDR-CH18-Construction-Safety-Stan...2026-10-16
Wind design criteriaNot published
Adopted codePublishedSec. 553.73(6)LDR-CH18-Construction-Safety-Stan...2026-10-16
Contractor license / registrationYesleg.state.fl.us2026-10-16
Sales & use taxPublisheddr15dss_26.pdf2026-10-16

Each row comes from the sourced record on this page; full wording is in the table below. "Not published" means no official source for that item was found when the record was last verified.

Jurisdiction
City of Auburndale, Florida
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
108 East Park Street, Auburndale, FL 33823
Contact
  • url: https://auburndalefl.com/construction-services/
  • phone: 863-965-5530
Permit portal
Permit portal
Roofing permit required
Required
Contractor registration required
Required
Registration details
  • state_level: Roofing contractor is a separately licensed trade in Florida. Section 489.105(3)(e), Florida Statutes, defines a "Roofing contractor" as "a contractor whose services are unlimited in the roofing trade," with a scope that includes "required roof-deck attachments; any repair or replacement of wood roof sheathing or fascia as needed during roof repair or replacement." Section 489.113(2) provides that a person "must be certified or registered in order to engage in the business of contracting in this state." A state-certified contractor may work statewide; under section 489.117(1)(b), "Registration allows the registrant to engage in contracting only in the counties, municipalities, or development districts where he or she has complied with all local licensing requirements, if any, and only for the type of work covered by the registration." Section 489.103(7) contains an owner-builder exemption for "Owners of property when acting as their own contractor and providing direct, onsite supervision themselves of all work not performed by licensed contractors," including one- and two-family residences for the owner's own occupancy or use and not offered for sale or lease; this record does not decide whether a particular reader falls within it.
  • county_level: Under the City's Land Development Regulations (section 18.3.1.1), the City is a member of the Municipal Board of Examiners Inc. of Polk County, which handles competency examinations and certificates of competency for the construction trades.
  • city_level: Land Development Regulations section 18.3.2.1 provides that "Any person, firm or corporation acting as a contractor" within the City "shall establish their competency and qualifications and be registered with the building department," by "A current Florida State Contractor's Certification" or "A current Florida State Contractor's Registration along with a competency certificate from the examining board." Under section 18.3.2.6, no contractor "shall be issued a City of Auburndale building permit" until registration is accomplished, including a $5,000.00 surety bond, public liability and property damage insurance, proof of workers' compensation compliance and a $15.00 registration fee, renewed annually by October 1. Section 18.3.3 applies the same registration requirements to specialty contractors, and defines the roofing contractor's scope. The City's FAQ states that "A State Certified contractor needs to provide copies of his state license, his Business Tax Receipt from the jurisdiction of his office, Liability Insurance in the amount required by law with the City of Auburndale listed as a certificate holder," and workers' compensation insurance or an exemption, and that "A State Registered contractor will need to provide the same documents as above plus they need to provide a $5000.00 bond and a copy of their Municipal Board of Examiner's card and $15.00 registration fee." The business tax receipt is a business tax, not a trade credential.
Permit process note
Re-roofing in Auburndale is permit work. The City's Community Development FAQ lists "All re-roofing, including mobile home and park trailer site built additions but not including the coach itself" under "Work Requiring a Construction Permit," and states that "Work that requires an inspection to verify compliance with the applicable technical code requires a construction permit." Under the City's fee schedule (Land Development Regulations, Administration and Procedures Manual, section 10.3.1.2), the building permit fee is the job's building valuation multiplied by 0.004, a multiplier that "Includes roofs," with a minimum permit fee of $60.00 and a reinspection fee of $35.00; the valuation of work other than new buildings "shall be provided by the applicant by contract, Notice of Commencement, or determined by the Building Official" (LDR section 18.5.1.2). "If you have a question about whether a project needs a building permit, we encourage you to call 863-965-5530." A building permit expires 6 months after issue or after the last approved inspection, whichever is later. Permit applications are made through the City's online building, permitting and licensing platform. State law makes it "unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or governmental entity to construct, erect, alter, modify, repair, or demolish any building within this state without first obtaining a permit" (section 553.79(1)(a), Florida Statutes).
Adopted code
Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), Residential volume (2021 International Residential Code base), effective December 31, 2023, adopted statewide by the Florida Building Commission under Rule 61G20-1.001, Florida Administrative Code; section 553.73(6), Florida Statutes, provides that the code and each update "is deemed adopted for use statewide without adoptions by local government." The City's Land Development Regulations, Chapter 18 (Construction - Safety Standards), adopt by reference the "State Building Code, subsequent revisions" and the "State Existing Building Code, subsequent revisions," among other codes, without naming an edition. Chapter 18's own amendments concern contractor competency and registration, the building official, fire prevention, swimming pool setbacks, commercial building maintenance, electrical work and efficient plumbing; none touches the roofing chapters, and no local technical amendment registered with the Florida Building Commission for the 2023 code reaches Residential Chapter 9 or Building Chapter 15. The City's FAQ states that applications submitted after December 30, 2023 are reviewed under the 8th edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code; the City has published no separate statement of which Florida Building Code edition it enforces.
Drip edge
Required — Florida Building Code, Residential, 8th Edition (2023), section R905.2.8.5 Drip edge: "Provide drip edge at eaves and gables of shingle roofs. Overlap to be a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm). Eave drip edges shall extend 1/2 inch (13 mm) below sheathing and extend back on the roof a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm). Drip edge shall be installed over the underlayment." The requirement is written for shingle roofs. The City's construction safety standards (Land Development Regulations Chapter 18, read in full) do not amend it, and no registered local amendment reaches Residential Chapter 9. About drip edge
Ice & water shield
Not required — Not required. The Florida Building Code, Residential, 8th Edition (2023) reads "R905.1.2 Ice barriers. Reserved." and, for asphalt shingles, "R905.2.7 Ice barrier. Reserved." Neither the City's construction safety standards (Land Development Regulations Chapter 18, read in full) nor any registered local amendment adds an ice barrier. A self-adhering ASTM D1970 underlayment remains one of the permitted underlayment methods under section R905.1.1.1; it is not prohibited. About ice & water barrier
Mid-roof inspection
Required — The Florida Building Code, Building, section 110.3 (applied to the Residential code) lists a "Roofing inspection" that "Shall at a minimum include the following building components," listed as dry-in, insulation, roof coverings and flashing. The City's FAQ states that "Work that requires an inspection to verify compliance with the applicable technical code requires a construction permit," and under Land Development Regulations section 18.5.1.5, inspection requests "must be received from the contractor of record for the work to be inspected no later than the close of business the day prior to the requested inspection date."
Impact-resistant roofing
Not required — Neither the City's construction safety standards (Land Development Regulations Chapter 18, read in full) nor any local technical amendment registered with the Florida Building Commission for the 2023 code reaches Residential Chapter 9 or Building Chapter 15; no UL 2218 or Class 4 impact requirement appears in the Florida Building Code, Residential Chapter 9, Building Chapter 15 or Existing Building Chapter 7 as they apply in Auburndale. Florida's shingle classes under section R905.2.6.1 (ASTM D3161, TAS 107, ASTM D7158) are wind ratings, not impact ratings.
Repair permit threshold
The City's Community Development FAQ lists "Minor roof repairs less than 25 sq. ft." under "Work Not Requiring a Construction Permit," while "All re-roofing" requires one; the FAQ adds that its examples "are not all inclusive, and there will be situations that are not addressed here. If you have a question as to permit requirements, call our office at 863-965-5530." Section 553.79(1)(g), Florida Statutes (effective July 1, 2026), reads: "A local government that issues building permits shall exempt an owner of a single-family dwelling or the owner's contractor from the requirement to obtain a building permit to perform any work valued at less than $7,500 on the owner's property," does not apply to "Work on a property that is partially or entirely located in a flood hazard area" or to "Any electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical, or gas work," requires "a written request for exemption to the local enforcement agency with a copy of the contract," and provides that "A construction project may not be divided into more than one project for the purpose of evading the requirements of this paragraph." The Florida Building Code's own relief, Building section 105.2.2, allows "Ordinary minor repairs" without a permit only "with the approval of the building official." Separately, the Florida Building Code's 25 percent rule applies to roof repairs (see the deck and sheathing field).
Roof layer limit / recover
Florida Building Code, Residential, 8th Edition (2023), section R908.3 Recovering versus replacement: "New roof coverings shall not be installed without first removing all existing layers of roof coverings where any of the following conditions occur: 1. Where the existing roof or roof covering is water soaked or has deteriorated to the point that the existing roof or roof covering is not adequate as a base for additional roofing. 2. Where the existing roof covering is wood shingle or shake, slate, clay, cement or asbestos-cement tile. 3. Where the existing roof has two or more applications of any type of roof covering." A single re-cover over one existing layer is therefore the most the code allows. The City's construction safety standards (Land Development Regulations Chapter 18, read in full) state no layer limit of their own and do not amend section R908.3, and no registered local amendment reaches Residential Chapter 9.
Deck & sheathing requirements
Florida Building Code, Residential, 8th Edition (2023), section R908.7 Wind mitigation: "When a roof covering on an existing structure with a sawn lumber, wood plank or wood structural panel roof deck is removed and replaced, the following procedures shall be permitted to be performed by the roofing contractor: (a) Roof-decking attachment shall be as required by Section R908.7.1. (b) A secondary water barrier shall be provided as required by Section R908.7.2. Exception: Structures permitted subject to the Florida Building Code are not required to comply with this section." Section R908.1.1 (the 25 percent rule): "Not more than 25 percent of the total roof area or roof section of any existing building or structure shall be repaired, replaced or recovered in any 12-month period unless the roof covering on the entire existing roof system or roof section is replaced or recovered to conform to the requirements of this code," with an exception for roofs built, repaired or replaced under the 2007 Florida Building Code or later. The City's construction safety standards (Land Development Regulations Chapter 18, read in full) do not amend these provisions.
Sales & use tax
7% combined: 6% Florida state sales and use tax plus Polk County's 1% discretionary sales surtax, made up of two 0.5% levies that the Department of Revenue's Form DR-15DSS for calendar year 2026 lists as effective January 1, 2004, with an expiration date of December 31, 2033, and effective January 1, 2005, with an expiration date of December 31, 2044. Per the Department, the surtax "applies to the first $5,000 of the sales amount on the sale, use, lease, rental, or license to use any item of tangible personal property." Under Rule 12A-1.051, Florida Administrative Code, "Roofing work" is a real property contract, and "Contractors are the ultimate consumers of materials and supplies they use to perform real property contracts and must pay tax on their costs of those materials and supplies, unless the contractor has entered a retail sale plus installation contract"; such contractors "should charge no tax to their customers, regardless of whether they itemize charges for materials and labor in their proposals or invoices." The rate is the roofer's cost on materials, repair and replacement alike, not a tax charged to the homeowner.

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Roofing questions: Auburndale, FL

Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Auburndale, FL?

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Auburndale, FL. The City's Community Development FAQ lists "Minor roof repairs less than 25 sq. ft." under "Work Not Requiring a Construction Permit," while "All re-roofing" requires one; the FAQ adds that its examples "are not all inclusive, and there will be situations that are not addressed here. If you have a question as to permit requirements, call our office at 863-965-5530." Section 553.79(1)(g), Florida Statutes (effective July 1, 2026), reads: "A local government that issues building permits shall exempt an owner of a single-family dwelling or the owner's contractor from the requirement to obtain a building permit to perform any work valued at less than $7,500 on the owner's property," does not apply to "Work on a property that is partially or entirely located in a flood hazard area" or to "Any electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical, or gas work," requires "a written request for exemption to the local enforcement agency with a copy of the contract," and provides that "A construction project may not be divided into more than one project for the purpose of evading the requirements of this paragraph." The Florida Building Code's own relief, Building section 105.2.2, allows "Ordinary minor repairs" without a permit only "with the approval of the building official." Separately, the Florida Building Code's 25 percent rule applies to roof repairs (see the deck and sheathing field).

Is ice & water shield required in Auburndale, FL?

No. Not required. The Florida Building Code, Residential, 8th Edition (2023) reads "R905.1.2 Ice barriers. Reserved." and, for asphalt shingles, "R905.2.7 Ice barrier. Reserved." Neither the City's construction safety standards (Land Development Regulations Chapter 18, read in full) nor any registered local amendment adds an ice barrier. A self-adhering ASTM D1970 underlayment remains one of the permitted underlayment methods under section R905.1.1.1; it is not prohibited.

Is drip edge required in Auburndale, FL?

Yes. Florida Building Code, Residential, 8th Edition (2023), section R905.2.8.5 Drip edge: "Provide drip edge at eaves and gables of shingle roofs. Overlap to be a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm). Eave drip edges shall extend 1/2 inch (13 mm) below sheathing and extend back on the roof a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm). Drip edge shall be installed over the underlayment." The requirement is written for shingle roofs. The City's construction safety standards (Land Development Regulations Chapter 18, read in full) do not amend it, and no registered local amendment reaches Residential Chapter 9.

Can you roof over an existing roof in Auburndale, FL?

Florida Building Code, Residential, 8th Edition (2023), section R908.3 Recovering versus replacement: "New roof coverings shall not be installed without first removing all existing layers of roof coverings where any of the following conditions occur: 1. Where the existing roof or roof covering is water soaked or has deteriorated to the point that the existing roof or roof covering is not adequate as a base for additional roofing. 2. Where the existing roof covering is wood shingle or shake, slate, clay, cement or asbestos-cement tile. 3. Where the existing roof has two or more applications of any type of roof covering." A single re-cover over one existing layer is therefore the most the code allows. The City's construction safety standards (Land Development Regulations Chapter 18, read in full) state no layer limit of their own and do not amend section R908.3, and no registered local amendment reaches Residential Chapter 9.

Do roofing contractors need a license or registration in Auburndale, FL?

Yes.

What building code does Auburndale, FL use?

Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), Residential volume (2021 International Residential Code base), effective December 31, 2023, adopted statewide by the Florida Building Commission under Rule 61G20-1.001, Florida Administrative Code; section 553.73(6), Florida Statutes, provides that the code and each update "is deemed adopted for use statewide without adoptions by local government." The City's Land Development Regulations, Chapter 18 (Construction - Safety Standards), adopt by reference the "State Building Code, subsequent revisions" and the "State Existing Building Code, subsequent revisions," among other codes, without naming an edition. Chapter 18's own amendments concern contractor competency and registration, the building official, fire prevention, swimming pool setbacks, commercial building maintenance, electrical work and efficient plumbing; none touches the roofing chapters, and no local technical amendment registered with the Florida Building Commission for the 2023 code reaches Residential Chapter 9 or Building Chapter 15. The City's FAQ states that applications submitted after December 30, 2023 are reviewed under the 8th edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code; the City has published no separate statement of which Florida Building Code edition it enforces.