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

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Village of Wellington - Building Division

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Wellington, FL, issued by Village of Wellington - Building Division. Re-roofing in Wellington is permit work. The Village's Administrative Code (Village Code Section 5-2) applies the building code to "the construction, alteration, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure," and its list of work exempt from permit (Section 105.2) names no roof work. Its required inspections include a "Roofing inspection" covering dry-in, insulation, "Roof coverings (including in-progress)" and flashing, and state: "Re-Roof Sheathing Inspection is required prior to application of the roof covering." The Village's Building page states that permits are processed electronically; fees are paid and inspections scheduled through the Village's Self Service Portal. 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: Wellington, FL

ItemAnswerCode citeSourceVerified
Permit to replace a roofYeslibrary.municode.com2026-10-16
Repair permit thresholdPublishedwellingtonfl.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 criteriaNot published
Adopted codePublishedSec. 553.73library.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 Wellington, Florida
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
12300 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, FL 33414
Contact
  • url: https://www.wellingtonfl.gov/214/Building
  • phone: 561-753-2430
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"; section 489.113(2) states 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 anywhere in Florida; 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-family or two-family residences "for the occupancy or use of such owners and not offered for sale or lease"; this record does not decide whether a particular reader falls within it.
Permit process note
Re-roofing in Wellington is permit work. The Village's Administrative Code (Village Code Section 5-2) applies the building code to "the construction, alteration, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure," and its list of work exempt from permit (Section 105.2) names no roof work. Its required inspections include a "Roofing inspection" covering dry-in, insulation, "Roof coverings (including in-progress)" and flashing, and state: "Re-Roof Sheathing Inspection is required prior to application of the roof covering." The Village's Building page states that permits are processed electronically; fees are paid and inspections scheduled through the Village's Self Service Portal. 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).
Inspection requirements
The Village's Administrative Code lists a "Roofing inspection" that "Shall at a minimum include the following building components": dry-in, insulation, "Roof coverings (including in-progress)" and flashing, and provides that "Re-Roof Sheathing Inspection is required prior to application of the roof covering." Inspections are scheduled through the Village's Self Service Portal. Section 110.1.3 of the Administrative Code also allows, "With specific prior approval of, and in a format acceptable to the building official," an affidavit for certification of inspection from the permit qualifier "when accompanied by extensive photographic evidence of sufficient detail to demonstrate code compliance."
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, Florida Statutes, provides that the code and each update "is deemed adopted for use statewide without adoptions by local government." Village Code Section 5-1 (Ord. No. 2023-15, December 5, 2023) adopts by reference "The group of codes known as the Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023)", including the Building, Residential and Existing Building volumes, and Section 5-2 sets out the Village's own administrative code. The Village's Building page states that permit applications and plans submitted on or after December 31, 2023 "must demonstrate compliance with the new 8th Edition (2023) of the Florida Building Code." The Village's only technical amendment, Section 5-3, replaces Building section 1609.3 (wind speed maps); none touches the roofing chapters.
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." The section also requires a minimum 3-inch overlap, that "Drip edge shall be installed over the underlayment," and mechanical fastening at a maximum of 12 inches on center. The requirement is written for shingle roofs. The Village's building chapter (Village Code Chapter 5, read in full) does not amend it. 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." The Village's building chapter (Village Code Chapter 5, read in full) adds no ice barrier. A self-adhering underlayment may still be used where the code allows it as an underlayment method; it is not prohibited. About ice & water barrier
Impact-resistant roofing
Not required — Neither the Village's building chapter (Village Code Chapter 5, read in full, including its Florida Building Code amendment in Section 5-3) nor the Florida Building Code, Residential Chapter 9, Building Chapter 15 or Existing Building Chapter 7 contains a UL 2218 or Class 4 impact requirement for roof coverings in Wellington. Florida's shingle wind classes (ASTM D3161, ASTM D7158) are wind ratings, not impact ratings.
Repair permit threshold
The Village's Administrative Code, Section 105.2.2, provides: "Ordinary minor repairs may be made with the prior approval of the building official without a permit, provided the repairs do not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support." 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 or other documentation demonstrating the nature and the value of the work to be performed," 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 Village's House Bill 803 page states that "certain residential work valued less than $7,500.00 may qualify for an exemption," that the exemption does not apply to "Electrical, gas, plumbing, pool barriers, structural or mechanical" work or to projects in a flood hazard area, and that "If you believe that your home project qualifies for the exemption you must apply for it." It adds that projects under the exemption "will not receive standard building inspections, but must still comply with the current Florida Building Code."
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 Village's building chapter (Village Code Chapter 5, read in full) states no layer limit of its own and does not amend section R908.3.
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." In Wellington, the Village's Administrative Code provides: "Re-Roof Sheathing Inspection is required prior to application of the roof covering." The Village's building chapter (Village Code Chapter 5, read in full) does not amend these 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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Roofing questions: Wellington, FL

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

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Wellington, FL. The Village's Administrative Code, Section 105.2.2, provides: "Ordinary minor repairs may be made with the prior approval of the building official without a permit, provided the repairs do not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support." 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 or other documentation demonstrating the nature and the value of the work to be performed," 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 Village's House Bill 803 page states that "certain residential work valued less than $7,500.00 may qualify for an exemption," that the exemption does not apply to "Electrical, gas, plumbing, pool barriers, structural or mechanical" work or to projects in a flood hazard area, and that "If you believe that your home project qualifies for the exemption you must apply for it." It adds that projects under the exemption "will not receive standard building inspections, but must still comply with the current Florida Building Code."

Is ice & water shield required in Wellington, 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." The Village's building chapter (Village Code Chapter 5, read in full) adds no ice barrier. A self-adhering underlayment may still be used where the code allows it as an underlayment method; it is not prohibited.

Is drip edge required in Wellington, 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." The section also requires a minimum 3-inch overlap, that "Drip edge shall be installed over the underlayment," and mechanical fastening at a maximum of 12 inches on center. The requirement is written for shingle roofs. The Village's building chapter (Village Code Chapter 5, read in full) does not amend it.

Can you roof over an existing roof in Wellington, 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 Village's building chapter (Village Code Chapter 5, read in full) states no layer limit of its own and does not amend section R908.3.

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

Yes.

What building code does Wellington, 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, Florida Statutes, provides that the code and each update "is deemed adopted for use statewide without adoptions by local government." Village Code Section 5-1 (Ord. No. 2023-15, December 5, 2023) adopts by reference "The group of codes known as the Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023)", including the Building, Residential and Existing Building volumes, and Section 5-2 sets out the Village's own administrative code. The Village's Building page states that permit applications and plans submitted on or after December 31, 2023 "must demonstrate compliance with the new 8th Edition (2023) of the Florida Building Code." The Village's only technical amendment, Section 5-3, replaces Building section 1609.3 (wind speed maps); none touches the roofing chapters.