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Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Royal Palm Beach, FL?

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Village of Royal Palm Beach - Building Department

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Royal Palm Beach, FL, issued by Village of Royal Palm Beach - Building Department. Re-roofing in Royal Palm Beach is permit work. The Village's permit document finder lists Roof permit types (flat or built-up, metal, shingle and tile), each with its own checklist, and the Village's Contractor Data Sheet offers "Re-Roof" and "Roofing" as application types. The Shingle Roof Checklist states: "To start the permitting process, please complete all fillable forms and upload them to the E-Permitting Portal including this Checklist," and lists the Notice of Commencement, an owner-builder statement and affidavit if needed, the Contractor Data Sheet, the Planning and Zoning Pre-Review Checklist, the Re-Roof Nailing and Inspection Affidavit and the Roof Specification Sheet, plus a design plan and product approvals uploaded as PDF documents. The Re-Roof Nailing and Inspection Affidavit states that "PERMITS MUST BE CLEARLY POSTED ON PREMISES AND ALL DUMPSTERS AND ROOFING DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION," and that "A LADDER THAT EXTENDS A MINIMUM OF 3 FEET ABOVE THE ROOF LINE MUST BE SUPPLIED AT TIME OF INSPECTION." Under Village Code Section 6-24, permit fees are set by council resolution and "shall be based on the total cost valuation of the work." Florida law also 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: Royal Palm Beach, FL

ItemAnswerCode citeSourceVerified
Permit to replace a roofYesroyalpalmbeachfl.gov2026-10-16
Repair permit thresholdPublishedroyalpalmbeachfl.gov2026-10-16
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 inspectionNot published
Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofingNolibrary.municode.com2026-10-16
Wind design criteriaPublishedlibrary.municode.com2026-10-16
Adopted codePublishedSec. 553.73(6)library.municode.com2026-10-16
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
Village of Royal Palm Beach, Florida
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Contact
  • url: https://www.royalpalmbeachfl.gov/246/Building
  • phone: 561-790-5128
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"; this record does not decide whether a particular reader falls within it.
  • city_level: Every Village permit application includes the Contractor Data Sheet, which records the contractor's state or local licence number and qualifier and is signed before a notary. The sheet states: "If you are the Property Owner acting as the Contractor, you are considered to be an Owner/Builder Contractor and you are required to complete all sections of this form as the Contractor." The Village's Re-Roof Nailing and Inspection Affidavit is signed by the contractor or owner-builder, who certifies being "SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INSTALLATION AND APPLICATION OF A NEW ROOF AT SAID ADDRESS".
Permit process note
Re-roofing in Royal Palm Beach is permit work. The Village's permit document finder lists Roof permit types (flat or built-up, metal, shingle and tile), each with its own checklist, and the Village's Contractor Data Sheet offers "Re-Roof" and "Roofing" as application types. The Shingle Roof Checklist states: "To start the permitting process, please complete all fillable forms and upload them to the E-Permitting Portal including this Checklist," and lists the Notice of Commencement, an owner-builder statement and affidavit if needed, the Contractor Data Sheet, the Planning and Zoning Pre-Review Checklist, the Re-Roof Nailing and Inspection Affidavit and the Roof Specification Sheet, plus a design plan and product approvals uploaded as PDF documents. The Re-Roof Nailing and Inspection Affidavit states that "PERMITS MUST BE CLEARLY POSTED ON PREMISES AND ALL DUMPSTERS AND ROOFING DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION," and that "A LADDER THAT EXTENDS A MINIMUM OF 3 FEET ABOVE THE ROOF LINE MUST BE SUPPLIED AT TIME OF INSPECTION." Under Village Code Section 6-24, permit fees are set by council resolution and "shall be based on the total cost valuation of the work." Florida law also 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).
Inspection requirements
Shingle re-roofs carry inspection codes 114 (roof sheathing), 115 (tin tag) and 151 (final building), and "Additional Inspections may be required." The Village states that the sheathing inspection "Could be In-person, VuSpex", and that "Virtual Inspections are also available for selected permit types through the VuSpex app." A ladder extending at least 3 feet above the roof line must be on site, the permit must be posted, and all dumpsters and roofing debris must be removed before the final 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 "is deemed adopted for use statewide without adoptions by local government." The Village's Contractor Data Sheet, filed with every permit application, reads "FBC Edition#: 2023 8th Edition". Village Code Section 6-21 incorporates "The Florida Building Code, as adopted by the state legislature" as the Village's building code, with the amendments in Section 6-22. As codified, Section 6-22 amends Chapter 1, Administration, of the Florida Building Code "updated as of 2020", through an Exhibit A kept on file with the Village Clerk and Community Development (not read for this record), and Section 6-23 sets ultimate design wind speed lines under the 2020 edition (see the wind design field). The Village's Chapter 6, Buildings and Building Regulations (building code, numbering, building security, housing and property maintenance standards), contains no technical roofing provision; its property maintenance standards bar temporary storm roof coverings such as blue tarps from remaining "for more than one (1) year after the date of the storm event".
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 Village's Re-Roof Nailing and Inspection Affidavit lists drip edge among the items that require inspection, and its Roof Specifications Sheet has a drip edge entry. Village Code Chapter 6 does not amend section R905.2.8.5. 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." Village Code Chapter 6 adds no 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
Impact-resistant roofing
Not required — Village Code Chapter 6, Buildings and Building Regulations, amends only Chapter 1, Administration, of the Florida Building Code and sets wind speed lines; it does not amend 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 Royal Palm Beach. 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 Village's Roof Specifications Sheet covers "NEW ROOF", "RE-ROOF", "ROOF RECOVER" and "REPAIR" work, and the Village publishes no list of roof work exempt from a permit. 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." A full re-roof ordinarily exceeds the $7,500 value. 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 Village's own amendments to Chapter 1, Administration, of the Florida Building Code are kept on file with the Village Clerk and Community Development and were not read for this record. The Florida Building Code's 25 percent rule also applies to roof repairs (see the deck and sheathing field).
Wind design criteria
Village Code Section 6-23(b), as last amended by Ord. No. 1013 (April 15, 2021), reads: "Pursuant to Table 1604.5 of the Florida Building Code (2020), entitled Risk Category of Buildings and Other Structures, figures 1609.3(1), 1609.3(2), 1609.3(3) and 1609.3(4), establishing ultimate design wind speeds respectively of one hundred seventy (170) mph, one hundred eighty (180) mph and one hundred fifty (150) mph in the village, are hereby adopted". Section 6-23(a) establishes the ultimate design wind speed lines in the Village "as set forth on the wind speed maps", kept on file with the Village Clerk and Community Development. Both subsections are written against the 2020 edition of the Florida Building Code. The Village's Roof Specifications Sheet records the roof height and slope for each roofing system. Royal Palm Beach is in Palm Beach County and is not in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which the Florida Building Code defines as Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
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. Village Code Chapter 6 (read in full) states no layer limit of its own and does not amend section R908.3; the Village's Roof Specifications Sheet lists "ROOF RECOVER" as a permit type.
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. In Royal Palm Beach the contractor or owner-builder certifies on the Re-Roof Nailing and Inspection Affidavit that materials will be installed to current Florida Building Code standards "INCLUSIVE OF ROOF SHEATHING FASTENING SPACING REQUIREMENTS," and the Roof Specifications Sheet records the decking type, the deck fastener and spacing and the secondary water barrier type.
Sales & use tax
6.5% combined: the 6% Florida state sales and use tax plus Palm Beach County's 0.5% discretionary sales surtax. The 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." 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: Royal Palm Beach, FL

Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Royal Palm Beach, FL?

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Royal Palm Beach, FL. The Village's Roof Specifications Sheet covers "NEW ROOF", "RE-ROOF", "ROOF RECOVER" and "REPAIR" work, and the Village publishes no list of roof work exempt from a permit. 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." A full re-roof ordinarily exceeds the $7,500 value. 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 Village's own amendments to Chapter 1, Administration, of the Florida Building Code are kept on file with the Village Clerk and Community Development and were not read for this record. The Florida Building Code's 25 percent rule also applies to roof repairs (see the deck and sheathing field).

Is ice & water shield required in Royal Palm Beach, 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." Village Code Chapter 6 adds no 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 Royal Palm Beach, 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." 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 Village's Re-Roof Nailing and Inspection Affidavit lists drip edge among the items that require inspection, and its Roof Specifications Sheet has a drip edge entry. Village Code Chapter 6 does not amend section R905.2.8.5.

Can you roof over an existing roof in Royal Palm Beach, 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. Village Code Chapter 6 (read in full) states no layer limit of its own and does not amend section R908.3; the Village's Roof Specifications Sheet lists "ROOF RECOVER" as a permit type.

Do roofing contractors need a license or registration in Royal Palm Beach, FL?

Yes.

What building code does Royal Palm Beach, 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 "is deemed adopted for use statewide without adoptions by local government." The Village's Contractor Data Sheet, filed with every permit application, reads "FBC Edition#: 2023 8th Edition". Village Code Section 6-21 incorporates "The Florida Building Code, as adopted by the state legislature" as the Village's building code, with the amendments in Section 6-22. As codified, Section 6-22 amends Chapter 1, Administration, of the Florida Building Code "updated as of 2020", through an Exhibit A kept on file with the Village Clerk and Community Development (not read for this record), and Section 6-23 sets ultimate design wind speed lines under the 2020 edition (see the wind design field). The Village's Chapter 6, Buildings and Building Regulations (building code, numbering, building security, housing and property maintenance standards), contains no technical roofing provision; its property maintenance standards bar temporary storm roof coverings such as blue tarps from remaining "for more than one (1) year after the date of the storm event".