Permitting Authorities / City of Crestview - Building Permits & Inspections Division
Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Crestview, FL?
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Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Crestview, FL, issued by City of Crestview - Building Permits & Inspections Division. Re-roofing in Crestview is permit work. The City's Building Permits & Inspections page states that "All permits shall be submitted online using My Government Online MGO" and lists a "Re-Roof Affidavit" and a "Single Family Re-Roof Requirement" among its permit forms; the City's permit FAQ states that "a simple Building Permit such as A/C change-out, water heater replacement, re-roofing, or other minor work can typically be obtained within a day or two." The City's Single-Family Dwelling Re-Roofing Requirements sheet sets the inspections for a roof replacement and ends: "Please schedule the required inspections, provide pictures (when applicable), and complete the affidavit. All roofs shall comply with the current edition of the Florida Building Code, residential." 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). Per the City's FAQ, if work is found without a permit "your work will be stopped immediately," a Stop Work Order will be posted, and "you will be required to pay the cost of the permit fee PLUS a fine." Permits "are valid for 180 days from the date of issuance," and "Each approved inspection extends the length of the permit 180 days from the date of inspection." The City's FAQ adds: "Always call prior to commencement of any construction project to verify whether a permit is required.".
Roof code checklist: Crestview, FL
| Item | Answer | Code cite | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permit to replace a roof | Yes | cityofcrestview.org | 2026-10-16 | |
| Repair permit threshold | Published | cityofcrestview.org | 2026-10-16 | |
| Layer limit / roof-over | Published | R908.3 | codes.iccsafe.org | 2026-10-16 |
| Deck & sheathing | Published | cityofcrestview.org | 2026-10-16 | |
| Drip edge | Yes | R905.2.8.5 | codes.iccsafe.org | 2026-10-16 |
| Ice & water shield | No | R905.1.2 | codes.iccsafe.org | 2026-10-16 |
| Mid-roof inspection | Not published | |||
| Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofing | No | library.municode.com | 2026-10-16 | |
| Wind design criteria | Not published | |||
| Adopted code | Published | Sec. 553.73(6) | cityofcrestview.org | 2026-10-16 |
| Contractor license / registration | Yes | library.municode.com | 2026-10-16 | |
| Sales & use tax | Published | dr15dss_26.pdf | 2026-10-16 |
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 Crestview, Florida
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
198 Wilson Street North, Crestview, FL 32536
Contact
- url: https://www.cityofcrestview.org/161/Building-Permits-Inspections
- phone: 850-682-1560
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.
- city_level: City Code section 14-74 (Ord. No. 1513, 2013) provides that "Certification or registration by the state construction industry licensing board shall be required for general contractors, building contractors, residential building contractors, electrical contractors, plumbing contractors, mechanical contractors, swimming pool contractors, sheet metal contractors, roofing contractors, and certain specialty contractors as mandated by state law." Under section 14-76, contractors "who wish to work within the city shall register their license with the building permit division prior to issuance of any building permit," and under section 14-78 the City issues the registration on presentation of liability insurance, proof of workers' compensation insurance or exemption, the registration fee, and "evidence of county competency card and/or state license," valid "through September 30 of the current fiscal year." Section 14-79 requires a hold harmless agreement, and section 14-81 requires the liability policy to "name the city as an additional insured by endorsement." The City's Contractor Registration Checklist asks for the City registration forms, the "State License," a "County Competency Card (if registered)," liability insurance with the City of Crestview as certificate holder, and "Workman's Comp. or a copy of the exemption card." Under section 14-75, contractors operating from a place of business in the City also need a City business tax receipt; that is a business tax, not a trade credential. For owners, the City's permit FAQ states that "If you own a building or structure, and it is not for sale or lease, 489.103(7), Florida Statutes, allows you to act as your own contractor," and that owners acting as their own contractor "are required to personally appear and sign the permit application along with the Owner-Builder Affidavit."
Permit process note
Re-roofing in Crestview is permit work. The City's Building Permits & Inspections page states that "All permits shall be submitted online using My Government Online MGO" and lists a "Re-Roof Affidavit" and a "Single Family Re-Roof Requirement" among its permit forms; the City's permit FAQ states that "a simple Building Permit such as A/C change-out, water heater replacement, re-roofing, or other minor work can typically be obtained within a day or two." The City's Single-Family Dwelling Re-Roofing Requirements sheet sets the inspections for a roof replacement and ends: "Please schedule the required inspections, provide pictures (when applicable), and complete the affidavit. All roofs shall comply with the current edition of the Florida Building Code, residential." 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). Per the City's FAQ, if work is found without a permit "your work will be stopped immediately," a Stop Work Order will be posted, and "you will be required to pay the cost of the permit fee PLUS a fine." Permits "are valid for 180 days from the date of issuance," and "Each approved inspection extends the length of the permit 180 days from the date of inspection." The City's FAQ adds: "Always call prior to commencement of any construction project to verify whether a permit is required."
Inspection requirements
Inspections "must be scheduled through the MGO customer portal" or by email to the Building Department. The City's Single-Family Dwelling Re-Roofing Requirements sheet lists three items for a roof replacement: an "In-Progress- (To Inspect Sheathing nailing, Secondary Water Barrier, Flashings, & Roof Covering Attachments)," which "may be done virtually with pictures or Facetime, or other virtual methods approved through the Building Official," with the note that "The affidavit may also serve as the in-progress inspection"; an "Affidavit- (A completed affidavit and pictures showing the sheathing nail spacing and the completed secondary water barrier on each roof section," with the project address or permit number "visibly marked on the sheathing or vapor barrier when photos are used"; and a "Final Inspection- (To Inspect the Completed Project)." The City's notarized Re-Roof Affidavit is signed by a general, building, residential or roofing contractor or a person certified under Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, who certifies that the installation "was done in accordance with the current edition of the Florida Building Code, Residential" and that the roof deck nailing is at a minimum of 6 inches on center. The City's Inspections page lists a "Roofing inspection" that "Shall at a minimum include the following building components," listed as dry-in, roof coverings and flashing. The City's fee schedule (fiscal year 2025-2026) charges a $45.00 re-inspection fee.
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 Building Permits & Inspections page states: "The current adopted codes are the 2020 National Electric Code and the 2023 Florida Building Code (8th Edition), including Residential, Building, Existing Building, Energy Conservation, Accessibility, Fuel and Gas, Plumbing, and Mechanical." City Code section 14-19 (Ord. No. 1513, October 28, 2013) incorporates by reference "The current Florida Building Code, as adopted by rule of the state building commission as required by state statute," and section 14-42 adopts, in lieu of Chapter 1 of the Florida Building Code, the "Model Administrative Code for the Florida Building Code," as promulgated by the Building Officials Association of Florida, with amendments attached to Ordinance No. 1513 as Exhibit A, which is not set out in the City Code. City Code Chapter 14, Buildings and Building Regulations, read in full, contains no roofing technical provisions, and no local amendment registered with the Florida Building Commission for the 2023 code reaches Residential Chapter 9 or Building Chapter 15.
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 building code chapter (City Code Chapter 14, read in full) does 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 building code chapter (City Code Chapter 14, read in full) nor any registered local amendment adds an ice barrier. The City's Single-Family Dwelling Re-Roofing Requirements sheet lists, as the first of the permitted underlayment methods, covering the entire roof deck with "an approved self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen underlayment complying with ASTM D1970"; it is one option among several, not a requirement. About ice & water barrier
Impact-resistant roofing
Not required — The City's building code chapter (City Code Chapter 14, read in full) contains no roofing technical provisions, and no local 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 Crestview. 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 has published no roof-repair size or dollar line of its own. Its permit FAQ states that "The Florida Building Code requires a Building Permit to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure," and adds: "Always call prior to commencement of any construction project to verify whether a permit is required." 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"; the City has adopted the Building Officials Association of Florida's Model Administrative Code, with amendments, in place of Chapter 1 of the Florida Building Code (City Code section 14-42), and that amended text is not set out in the City Code. 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 building code chapter (City Code Chapter 14, read in full) states no layer limit of its own and does 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. In Crestview, the City's Single-Family Dwelling Re-Roofing Requirements sheet states: "When replacing a roof covering on any single-family dwelling built prior to March 1, 2002, the roof sheathing must be re-nailed with 8d ring shank nails. Additionally, a secondary water barrier is required by the Florida Building Code, Residential." The City's Re-Roof Affidavit certifies that the roof deck nailing is at a minimum of 6 inches on center and names the product used for the secondary water barrier. The City's building code chapter does not amend these provisions.
Sales & use tax
7% combined: 6% Florida state sales and use tax plus Okaloosa County's 1% discretionary sales surtax, which the Department of Revenue's Form DR-15DSS for calendar year 2026 lists as two levies, 0.5% effective January 1, 2019 with an expiration date of December 31, 2028 and 0.5% effective January 1, 2021 with an expiration date of December 31, 2030. 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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Sources
- cityofcrestview.org verified 2026-10-16
- cityofcrestview.org verified 2026-10-16
- library.municode.com verified 2026-10-16
- codes.iccsafe.org verified 2026-10-16
- library.municode.com verified 2026-10-16
- cityofcrestview.org verified 2026-10-16
- floridarevenue.com verified 2026-10-16