Permitting Authorities / City of Palm Beach Gardens - Building Division
Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Palm Beach Gardens, FL?
Adopted codeCity of Palm Beach Gardens - Building Division
Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, issued by City of Palm Beach Gardens - Building Division. Re-roofing in Palm Beach Gardens is permit work. The Building Division's answer to "When is a Building Permit Required?" states that "A Permit is Required for most construction, remodeling, or repair work including: Structural changes Roof replacement Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical work," and the City publishes a separate "Residential - Re-Roof" permit guide. A residential re-roof is filed on the "Universal Municipal Permit Application" through the City's online permit portal, receives a "Building Structural" plan review, and is submitted with the product approvals or NOAs and the Palm Beach County reroofing installation form for the roof system (Form 100 for asphalt shingles or wood shakes and shingles, Form 200 for concrete or clay tile, Form 300 for metal and Form 400 for flat roofs). A Notice of Commencement is "Required for projects with a valuation exceeding $5,000," and an HOA approval letter is "Required when specified by the plan reviewer." 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). The Division states that if construction begins before the permit is issued, the owner or contractor may face a "Stop-Work Order" and that "Permit fees may be increased, and penalties may be assessed for work that began without approval"; its fee schedule (effective October 1, 2026) lists a penalty for commencing work without first securing a permit or the Building Official's written approval.
Roof code checklist: Palm Beach Gardens, FL
| Item | Answer | Code cite | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permit to replace a roof | Yes | pbgfl.gov | 2026-10-16 | |
| Repair permit threshold | Not published | |||
| Layer limit / roof-over | Published | R908.3 | codes.iccsafe.org | 2026-10-16 |
| Deck & sheathing | Published | pbgfl.gov | 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. 86-27 | library.municode.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) | library.municode.com | 2026-10-16 |
| Contractor license / registration | Yes | leg.state.fl.us | 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 Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
10500 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Contact
- url: https://www.pbgfl.gov/194/Building-Division
- phone: 561-799-4210
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: Contractors register with the City through its online portal before pulling permits. The City's Contractor Registrations and Renewals guide directs the contractor to create the account "under the name of the Contractor/ Qualifier," which "will be the name that populates as the registered licensed individual in the Online System," and to "upload the updated Worker's Compensation, Liability Insurance, & State License" with the registration and each renewal. The Building Division's FAQ states that "Most projects must be performed by a Licensed Contractor" and that "Property owners may apply for certain permits themselves if they qualify under Florida Law as an owner-builder , but they assume full responsibility for the work and Code Compliance"; the City's re-roof guide lists the Owner-Builder Affidavit among documents that may apply. The Palm Beach County roof-to-wall retrofit form the City uses notes that "Installation of new straps/ anchors is outside the scope of a Roofing Contractor (CCC), and requires an appropriately licensed building Contractor (CGC, CBC or CRC)." A city business tax receipt is a business tax, not a trade credential.
Permit process note
Re-roofing in Palm Beach Gardens is permit work. The Building Division's answer to "When is a Building Permit Required?" states that "A Permit is Required for most construction, remodeling, or repair work including: Structural changes Roof replacement Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical work," and the City publishes a separate "Residential - Re-Roof" permit guide. A residential re-roof is filed on the "Universal Municipal Permit Application" through the City's online permit portal, receives a "Building Structural" plan review, and is submitted with the product approvals or NOAs and the Palm Beach County reroofing installation form for the roof system (Form 100 for asphalt shingles or wood shakes and shingles, Form 200 for concrete or clay tile, Form 300 for metal and Form 400 for flat roofs). A Notice of Commencement is "Required for projects with a valuation exceeding $5,000," and an HOA approval letter is "Required when specified by the plan reviewer." 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). The Division states that if construction begins before the permit is issued, the owner or contractor may face a "Stop-Work Order" and that "Permit fees may be increased, and penalties may be assessed for work that began without approval"; its fee schedule (effective October 1, 2026) lists a penalty for commencing work without first securing a permit or the Building Official's written approval.
Inspection requirements
Inspections are scheduled through the City's online permit portal. "Next day Inspections can be scheduled from 8am - 3pm . If the inspection is scheduled after 3pm, your requested inspection will be for the following day." The Building Division's inspection scheduling hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and its office line is 561-799-4210. Under the City's amendments, "Sheathing fasteners installed and found to be missing the structural member (shiners) shall be corrected prior to installation of the dry-in material." The City's fee schedule charges "$75 for first re-inspection, $300 for any subsequent re-inspection."
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." City Code section 86-26(a) adopts "The Florida Building Code, as adopted and updated from time to time by the Florida building commission, along with the local amendments thereto as set forth below," as the building code of the City. The City's own amendments, in section 86-27 (Ord. No. 13, 2012), are local amendments to Chapter 1 (administration) and wind speed lines under Chapter 16; they do not amend the roofing chapters. The Florida Building Commission's registry of local technical amendments to the 8th Edition lists no amendment from Palm Beach Gardens or Palm Beach County to 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." It "shall be mechanically fastened a maximum of 12 inches (305 mm) on center," with closer spacing where the Vasd is 110 mph or greater. The requirement is written for shingle roofs. The City's building chapter (City Code Chapter 86, Article II, 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 chapter (City Code Chapter 86, Article II, 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, and the Palm Beach County Form 100 the City requires for shingle re-roofs lists a "Self-Adhered" underlayment applied directly to the deck as option A; it is not prohibited. About ice & water barrier
Mid-roof inspection
Required — The City's local amendments to Chapter 1 of the Florida Building Code (City Code section 86-27, Exhibit A), section 110, list a "Roofing inspection" that "Shall at a minimum include the following building components": dry-in, insulation, "Roof coverings (including in-progress)" and flashing, and a sheathing inspection "To be made either as part of a dry-in inspection or done separately at the request of the contractor after all roof and wall sheathing and fasteners are complete." The Building Division states that "Final inspections are only accessible once prerequisite inspections have been distinguished as "Passed"."
Impact-resistant roofing
Not required — Neither the City's building chapter (City Code Chapter 86, Article II, read in full, including its local amendments to Chapters 1 and 16 in section 86-27) nor any registered local technical amendment to the 2023 Florida Building Code amends the roofing chapters; 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 Palm Beach Gardens. Florida's shingle classes under section R905.2.6.1 (ASTM D3161, TAS 107, ASTM D7158) are wind ratings, not impact ratings, and the "impact-resistant coverings" the City's amendments regulate are protection for openings, not roof coverings.
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." Tear-off is also required where blisters are not cut open and secured, or where the existing covering is to be used for attachment and the securement provisions cannot be met. A single re-cover over one existing layer is therefore the most the code allows. The City's building chapter (City Code Chapter 86, Article II, 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. The Palm Beach County reroofing Form 100 the City requires agrees, offering "Re-cover (ONE ADDITIONAL LAYER ONLY/ MUST BE ALLOWED BY PRODUCT APPROVAL)."
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." Under section R908.7.1.1, plank decking "secured with at least two nails (minimum size 8d) to each roof framing member it crosses shall be deemed to be sufficiently connected." 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, where only the repaired, replaced or recovered portion must meet the code in effect. In Palm Beach Gardens, the Palm Beach County Form 100 the City requires for shingle re-roofs states that "Re-nailing of plywood deck is not required if structure was built or reroofed after 5/1/1999," with the permit number to be provided, and requires a "Mandated Roof-to-Wall Connection Retrofit Form" for existing wood decks; that form "MUST BE FILLED OUT AND INCLUDED WITH ALL RE-ROOFING APPLICATIONS FOR EXISTING STRUCTURES WITH WOOD ROOF DECKS," applies Florida Building Code, Existing Building section 706.8 to buildings whose original permit was applied for before January 1, 1987 and that are valued at $300,000 or more, and excuses the retrofit where the cost of the evaluation and connections would exceed 15 percent of the cost of the roof replacement or where a Florida design professional's analysis shows the existing connections comply. The City's building chapter does not amend the re-roof sections.
Sales & use tax
6.5% combined on materials: the 6% Florida state sales and use tax plus Palm Beach County's 0.5% discretionary sales surtax. The Florida Department of Revenue's Form DR-15DSS for calendar year 2026 lists Palm Beach at ".5% Total Surtax Rate": a "New .5% school capital outlay surtax begins 1/1/2026 and expires 12/31/2035," and the "Current 1% local government infrastructure surtax is repealed effective 12/31/2025." 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
- pbgfl.gov verified 2026-10-16
- pbgfl.gov verified 2026-10-16
- pbgfl.gov verified 2026-10-16
- leg.state.fl.us verified 2026-10-16
- pbgfl.gov verified 2026-10-16
- library.municode.com verified 2026-10-16
- codes.iccsafe.org verified 2026-10-16
- floridarevenue.com verified 2026-10-16
- pbgfl.gov verified 2026-10-16