Permitting Authorities / City of Winter Garden - Building Division
Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Winter Garden, FL?
Adopted codeCity of Winter Garden - Building Division
Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Winter Garden, FL, issued by City of Winter Garden - Building Division. Re-roofing in Winter Garden is permit work. The City's Single Family Home Permitting Exemption Guide (rev. June 2026) lists, under "Projects Requiring a Building Permit (Regardless of Cost)," "Building Envelope: All roofing, siding, soffits, and stucco over wood," and the City's fee schedule (updated February 24, 2024) has a residential "REROOF" permit at "$149.00 INCLUDES ROLL OFF FEE." The City's building FAQ states that smaller projects "like residential re-roofing, window and door change-outs, AC like-for-like change-outs, etc., are processed over the counter if you have all the information and documents required." The Building Division's page states: "The State of Florida requires you to get a permit for most projects, except for items such as replacing cabinets, floor coverings, and painting. If you are unsure if you need a permit, contact the building department," and that "Projects exceeding $5,000" ($15,000 for air-conditioning work) need a recorded Notice of Commencement. City Code section 18-91.5 provides that anyone who "commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the building official's approval or the necessary permits shall be subject to a penalty of triple the basic permit fee." 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 only roof work the City's exemption guide lists as exempt is a minor roof repair of under 100 square feet, on an approved exemption application (see the repair threshold field).
Roof code checklist: Winter Garden, FL
| Item | Answer | Code cite | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permit to replace a roof | Yes | cwgdn.com | 2026-10-16 | |
| Repair permit threshold | Published | cwgdn.com | 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 | cwgdn.com | 2026-10-16 |
| Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofing | No | library.municode.com | 2026-10-16 | |
| Wind design criteria | Published | library.municode.com | 2026-10-16 | |
| 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 Winter Garden, Florida
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
300 W Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Contact
- url: https://www.cwgdn.com/291/Building
- phone: 407-877-5136
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 18-61 provides: "Any contractor or subcontractor doing business within the city limits shall have all state-required certifications or registrations and a county occupational license and shall carry workers' compensation and liability insurance." Section 18-3 requires every contractor and subcontractor doing business in the city to file an administrative service form with the building department and, "before commencing or continuing doing business within the city," to "pay all applicable annual registration and administration fees to the building department," renewed every year. The City's Contractor Registration form (rev. December 2025) asks for a current copy of the "FLORIDA CONTRACTOR LICENSE," a certificate of general liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance "WITH THE CITY OF WINTER GARDEN LISTED AS THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER OR WORKERS COMP EXEMPTION." Under section 18-57, subcontractors, roofing among them, are listed "with each certified/registered license number on the building permit application." For owners, the City's building FAQ refers to the owner-builder exemption in section 489.103(7)(a), Florida Statutes, and states that "A corporation or an LLC are unable to qualify for an owner builder exemption."
Permit process note
Re-roofing in Winter Garden is permit work. The City's Single Family Home Permitting Exemption Guide (rev. June 2026) lists, under "Projects Requiring a Building Permit (Regardless of Cost)," "Building Envelope: All roofing, siding, soffits, and stucco over wood," and the City's fee schedule (updated February 24, 2024) has a residential "REROOF" permit at "$149.00 INCLUDES ROLL OFF FEE." The City's building FAQ states that smaller projects "like residential re-roofing, window and door change-outs, AC like-for-like change-outs, etc., are processed over the counter if you have all the information and documents required." The Building Division's page states: "The State of Florida requires you to get a permit for most projects, except for items such as replacing cabinets, floor coverings, and painting. If you are unsure if you need a permit, contact the building department," and that "Projects exceeding $5,000" ($15,000 for air-conditioning work) need a recorded Notice of Commencement. City Code section 18-91.5 provides that anyone who "commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the building official's approval or the necessary permits shall be subject to a penalty of triple the basic permit fee." 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 only roof work the City's exemption guide lists as exempt is a minor roof repair of under 100 square feet, on an approved exemption application (see the repair threshold field).
Inspection requirements
Inspections are requested through the City's online permitting system (BS&A); the assigned inspector's name and contact information appear in the permit record's Inspections section. The City's automated inspection request codes for roofing are 901 (roof decking/sheathing) and 902 (in-progress/dry-in). The City's building FAQ states that "The list of required inspections is located on the permit placard," and that permits "expire and become null and void if work is not started and an inspection requested within 180 days from the issuance date of the permit." The fee schedule charges $30 for a first re-inspection and $40 for a second re-inspection for the same 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." The City's building FAQ lists the codes in use as "FBC 2023 (8TH ED.), NEC 2020." City Code section 18-56 (as amended by Ord. No. 26-08, March 12, 2026) adopts "the Florida Building Codes," including Appendix J (Existing Buildings and Structures), Appendix Q (Tiny Houses) and Appendix W (3D Printed Building Construction) of the Residential volume, as "amended, modified or updated by the Florida Building Commission from time to time." City Code Chapter 18, read in full, contains administrative provisions (permit fees, contractor registration, private providers, permit expiry), a wind speed section (18-32) that refers to the Florida Building Code's own charts, and a temporary roof covering section (18-65); it does not amend the roofing provisions of the Florida Building Code.
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. City Code Chapter 18 (read in full) does not amend it, and the Florida Building Commission's register of local technical amendments to the 2023 code lists none to 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." City Code Chapter 18 (read in full) adds no ice barrier. A self-adhering ASTM D1970 underlayment remains one of the permitted underlayment methods; it is not prohibited. About ice & water barrier
Mid-roof inspection
Required — The City's automated inspection request codes list, under ROOFING, "Roof Decking/Sheathing" (901) and "In-Progress/Dry-in (Roof)" (902). The Florida Building Code, Building, section 110.3 (which the Residential code applies) also lists a "Roofing inspection" that "Shall at a minimum include the following building components," listed as dry-in, insulation, roof coverings and flashing.
Impact-resistant roofing
Not required — City Code Chapter 18 (read in full) does not amend the roofing provisions of the Florida Building Code, and 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 Winter Garden. Florida's shingle classes (ASTM D3161, TAS 107, ASTM D7158) are wind ratings, not impact ratings, and the "opening protectiveness requirements" named in City Code section 18-32 concern windows and doors, not roof coverings.
Repair permit threshold
The City's Single Family Home Permitting Exemption Guide (rev. June 2026), issued under Florida House Bill 803, lists among the "Projects Exempt from Building Permits and Zoning Pre-Approval" at single-family homes "Minor roof repairs covering under one hundred (100) square feet," and lists exterior trim work only where it "does not involve soffits, siding, or re-roofing." The same guide lists "All roofing, siding, soffits, and stucco over wood" among the "Projects Requiring a Building Permit (Regardless of Cost)," together with "All projects on properties within a flood zone or flood hazard area" and "solar resets during re-roofing." The guide states: "Mandatory Application: A Single-Family Permit Exemption Application must be submitted and approved before any exempt work begins." The City's Single Family Dwelling Permit Exemption Request (rev. July 1, 2026) requires the cost of construction to be "MUST BE UNDER $7,500.00," with a copy of the contract. 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." Separately, the Florida Building Code's 25 percent rule applies to roof repairs (see the deck and sheathing field).
Wind design criteria
The City sets no wind speed number of its own. City Code section 18-32, Basic wind speed (as amended by Ord. No. 26-08, March 12, 2026): "Building/structure risk categories are determined by the risk category table in chapter 16 of the Florida Building Code, Building. The windspeed charts are also located in chapter 16, or the ASCE Hazard Tool (https://ascehazardtool.org/) may be used to determine the building's wind speed and opening protectiveness requirements by building address, based on the building's risk category as determined by the Florida Building Code, or the ASCE Hazard Tool." Read the site's design wind speed for its risk category (most houses are Risk Category II) from those sources by address. Winter Garden is in Orange County and is not in the Florida Building Code's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which covers Miami-Dade and Broward 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. City Code Chapter 18 (read in full) states no layer limit of its own and does not amend section R908.3, and the Florida Building Commission's register of local technical amendments to the 2023 code lists none to 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." 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. The City schedules a separate roof decking/sheathing inspection (code 901). City Code Chapter 18 (read in full) does not amend these sections.
Sales & use tax
6.5% combined: 6% Florida state sales and use tax plus Orange County's 0.5% discretionary sales surtax, which the Department of Revenue's Form DR-15DSS for calendar year 2026 lists as effective January 1, 2003, with an expiration date of December 31, 2035. 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
- cwgdn.com verified 2026-10-16
- cwgdn.com verified 2026-10-16
- leg.state.fl.us verified 2026-10-16
- library.municode.com verified 2026-10-16
- codes.iccsafe.org verified 2026-10-16
- cwgdn.com verified 2026-10-16
- floridarevenue.com verified 2026-10-16
- library.municode.com verified 2026-10-16