Do I need a permit for roof replacement or repair in Unincorporated Martin County?
Yes. In Florida, roof replacement or repair generally requires a permit, and Unincorporated Martin County 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.
Local detail for Unincorporated Martin County: Permits for unincorporated Martin County. Applications submitted through the Accela Citizen Access (ACA) online permit system.
Florida and local notes for Unincorporated Martin County
Martin County's own permitting office is the Martin County Building Department, reachable on (772) 288-5400 at https://www.martin.fl.us/building. Its online permit portal is https://www.martin.fl.us/resources/online-permit-system. 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. Martin County requires a permit to put on a new roof or to repair an existing roof, and its HB 803 page lists roofing as structural work that the under-$7,500 exemption does not cover. The county's Re-roof Windstorm Loss Certification covers re-nailing and secondary water barrier requirements under FBC Existing Building 706.7.2. It does not apply to mobile or modular homes. The Windstorm Loss Mitigation Compliance Affidavit is needed when the existing structure is valued over $300,000 and was built before March 1, 2002, according to the county checklist.
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
- Martin County Building Permit Application (Accela Citizen Access portal or permit counter)Likely required
- Martin County Re-roof Certification FormLikely required
- Martin County Re-roof Windstorm Loss Certification (re-nailing and secondary water barrier)Likely required
- Re-roof Windstorm Loss Mitigation Compliance AffidavitSometimes required
- Product approvals and a roofing material listLikely required
- Tile attachment and hip and ridge details for concrete or clay tileSometimes required
Possible inspections
- Sheathing and nailing inspection
- Dry-in (underlayment) inspection
- Final inspection
- In-progress roofing inspections listed on the permit
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for roof replacement or repair in Unincorporated Martin County?
- Yes. In Florida, roof replacement or repair generally requires a permit, and Unincorporated Martin County is no exception. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
- Who issues the permit in Unincorporated Martin County?
- The local building department for Unincorporated Martin County 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.