Permitting Authorities / City of Haines City - Building Division
Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Haines City, FL?
Adopted codeCity of Haines City - Building Division
Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Haines City, FL, issued by City of Haines City - Building Division. Re-roofing in Haines City is permit work. The City's Building Permit Application for Residential and Commercial (rev. 12-2023), headed "CODE IN EFFECT: 2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, 8TH. EDITION," has a "Roof" box among the types of permit application and a line for the roofing subcontractor's license number. The applicant certifies that "no work or installation has commenced prior to the issuance of a permit" and agrees "to pay permit fees based on the ICC Building Valuation Data Table and Haines City adopted fee scheduled." The City's Building Permit Fee Schedule charges by total valuation ($32.59 for $1,000 and less, then $10.61 per additional $1,000 up to $50,000), plus a non-refundable $32.59 administration fee, and sets "Working without a permit: $122.17 or double permit fee per Section 1.1, whichever is greater." Under City Code section 7-2 the applicant must "complete, record and produce a certified copy of such notice of commencement suitable for posting whereupon the building permit may be issued." Contractors register with the Building Division before a permit issues, and inspections are requested through the Permitting office with the contractor's web code number. 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: Haines City, FL
| Item | Answer | Code cite | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permit to replace a roof | Yes | hainescity.com | 2026-10-16 | |
| Repair permit threshold | Published | leg.state.fl.us | 2026-10-16 | |
| Layer limit / roof-over | Published | R908.3 | codes.iccsafe.org | 2026-10-16 |
| Deck & sheathing | Published | codes.iccsafe.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 | Yes | Sec. 110.3 | hainescity.com | 2026-10-16 |
| Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofing | No | library.municode.com | 2026-10-16 | |
| Wind design criteria | Not published | |||
| Adopted code | Published | Sec. 553.73(6) | hainescity.com | 2026-10-16 |
| Contractor license / registration | Yes | hainescity.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 Haines City, Florida
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
620 East Main Street, Haines City, FL 33844
Contact
- url: https://www.hainescity.com/156/Building-Division
- phone: 863-419-3229
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: The City states that "registered contractors must be licensed by the Municipal Board of Examiners of Polk County." City Code section 7-1 ties a City license for listed trades, including "Roofing contractor," to a passing score "on an examination administered by the board of examiners of Polk County and Municipalities, Inc.," and provides that a licence or certificate of competency "issued by any other city or the county using the services of the board of examiners shall be recognized by the city."
- city_level: The City's Contractor Requirements page states: "Any current state licensed contractor may obtain a building permit in Haines City. Certified contractors must be licensed by the State of Florida and registered contractors must be licensed by the Municipal Board of Examiners of Polk County. Contractors must register with the Haines City Building Division before being issued a building permit. Required registration documents include a copy of state or local license, proof of worker's compensation or worker's compensation exemption, and liability insurance. There is no fee for registration." City Code section 7-1(e) provides that an occupational license "shall not be issued by the city to anyone for any trade enumerated" (including roofing contractor) "unless a license or certificate of competency to practice such trade has been previously issued to such individual by the city." The City's business tax receipt is a business tax, not a trade credential.
Permit process note
Re-roofing in Haines City is permit work. The City's Building Permit Application for Residential and Commercial (rev. 12-2023), headed "CODE IN EFFECT: 2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, 8TH. EDITION," has a "Roof" box among the types of permit application and a line for the roofing subcontractor's license number. The applicant certifies that "no work or installation has commenced prior to the issuance of a permit" and agrees "to pay permit fees based on the ICC Building Valuation Data Table and Haines City adopted fee scheduled." The City's Building Permit Fee Schedule charges by total valuation ($32.59 for $1,000 and less, then $10.61 per additional $1,000 up to $50,000), plus a non-refundable $32.59 administration fee, and sets "Working without a permit: $122.17 or double permit fee per Section 1.1, whichever is greater." Under City Code section 7-2 the applicant must "complete, record and produce a certified copy of such notice of commencement suitable for posting whereupon the building permit may be issued." Contractors register with the Building Division before a permit issues, and inspections are requested through the Permitting office with the contractor's web code number. 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 current Building Permit Application (rev. 12-2023) states "CODE IN EFFECT: 2023 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, 8TH. EDITION," and the City's Building Permit Fee Schedule page cites "section 109.1 of the 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition." The City's codified adoption, Land Development Regulations section 18.1.2 (Ord. No. 11-1403, August 18, 2011), still lists the "2007 Florida Building Code as adopted by the state" among the construction safety standards it adopts by reference; that section and the City Code's building chapter (Chapter 7, Buildings, read in full) contain no amendment to 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.
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. Neither the City's Land Development Regulations Chapter 18 nor City Code Chapter 7 (both read in full) amends 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 Land Development Regulations Chapter 18 nor City Code Chapter 7 (both 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. In Haines City, inspections are requested through the Building Division's Permitting office using the contractor's web code number; the City publishes no separate roofing inspection list in the pages read.
Impact-resistant roofing
Not required — Neither the City's Land Development Regulations Chapter 18 (Construction-Safety Standards) nor City Code Chapter 7 (Buildings), both read in full, contains a roof-covering impact provision, and no 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 Haines City. 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 publishes no list of work exempt from a building permit in the pages read; its permit application lists "Roof" as a permit type. 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 permit application names the 2023 8th Edition as the code in effect; its Land Development Regulations section 18.1.2 still lists the 2007 Florida Building Code. Neither that chapter nor City Code Chapter 7 (both read in full) states a layer limit of its own or amends 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. Neither the City's Land Development Regulations Chapter 18 nor City Code Chapter 7 (both read in full) amends 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.
Local roofing hub
More roof permit pages in Florida
Hallandale Beach, FLRoof permit
Hialeah, FLRoof permit
Hollywood, FLRoof permit
Jacksonville Beach, FLRoof permit
Jacksonville, FLRoof permit
Roofing in FloridaState hub
Related guides
The permitting authority for the City of Haines City. The Building Division of the City's Development Services Department performs building plan review and building inspections within Haines City, tracks and issues building permits, registers contractors, and oversees the City's business tax receipt program.
Working an insurance claim in Haines City, FL? Everything on this page (drip edge, ice & water shield, inspections, Class 4 rules) formatted as a claim-ready evidence pack: verbatim ordinance quotes, code section cites, verification dates, and official source links, ready to attach to a supplement. See a real sample pack (PDF, 4 pages, free).
Code items like drip edge and ice & water shield are what adjusters ask you to document.
Buy this jurisdiction's pack: $12 Delivered by email within minutes. Digital download: all sales are final once delivered, except for a failed delivery, a defective file, a duplicate purchase, or a pack materially different from its description. See Section 6 of our Terms of Use.
Questions about the Haines City, FL pack?
Not ready to buy, or need a different jurisdiction? Tell us and we’ll reply directly.
Sources
- hainescity.com verified 2026-10-16
- hainescity.com verified 2026-10-16
- hainescity.com verified 2026-10-16
- codes.iccsafe.org verified 2026-10-16
- library.municode.com verified 2026-10-16
- leg.state.fl.us verified 2026-10-16
- floridarevenue.com verified 2026-10-16