Do I need a permit for roof replacement or repair in Clermont?
Yes. In Florida, roof replacement or repair generally requires a permit, and Clermont is no exception.
Florida requires a permit to replace or recover a roof, and most repairs above a small area also need one. Under the Florida 25 percent rule, if 25 percent or more of a roof section is repaired or replaced within 12 months, that section must be brought up to the current Florida Building Code. The roofing system usually needs Florida Product Approval.
Florida and local notes for Clermont
Lake County's own permitting office is the Lake County Office of Building Services, reachable on 352-343-9653 at https://lakecountyfl.gov/building-services. Its online permit portal is https://mcdplus.lakecountyfl.gov/oprs_PT/. It issues permits for the unincorporated county. If your city does not run its own building department, and many smaller Florida municipalities do not, this is the office that will handle the job. Roofing permits and the dry-in inspection are handled by whichever office serves your address, and Florida requires product approval documentation for roof coverings. Clermont issues re-roof permits over the counter, without plan review, as soon as a complete application is received. A final roofing inspection is required. The notarized Residential Re-Roof Affidavit must be at the job site with photographs of sheathing fastening, underlayment, drip edge, vents, and shingles, each showing the permit number or address and a measuring device for reference. The affidavit notes that shingles are not allowed on roof slopes under 2:12. The roofing fee is $0.06 per square foot or $78 minimum, whichever is greater.
Documents you may need
- Permit applicationLikely required
- Licensed roofing contractor informationLikely required
- Product approval (FL number or NOA) for the roofing systemLikely required
- Notice of commencement (for work over the statutory value)Sometimes required
- Permit application (if above the local repair threshold)Sometimes required
- City of Clermont Building Permit Application 2025 (Roof or Re-roof), with roofing subcontractor listedLikely required
- Florida Product Approval numbers for roofing productsLikely required
- Notice of Commencement if the job value is over $5,000Sometimes required
- Signed and notarized Residential Re-Roof Affidavit with photographs, at finalLikely required
Possible inspections
- Sheathing and nailing inspection
- Dry-in (underlayment) inspection
- Final inspection
- Final roofing inspection with affidavit and photo documentation on site
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for roof replacement or repair in Clermont?
- Yes. In Florida, roof replacement or repair generally requires a permit, and Clermont is no exception. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
- Who issues the permit in Clermont?
- The local building department for Clermont handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
- How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
- Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.
PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.