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Do I need a permit for roof replacement or repair in Unincorporated St. Johns County?

Permit likely required

Most likely yes. Roof replacement or repair usually requires a permit in Florida. Confirm the specifics with Unincorporated St. Johns County.

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.

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Local detail for Unincorporated St. Johns County: Covers all unincorporated communities including Ponte Vedra, Fruit Cove, World Golf Village, Vilano Beach, Crescent Beach, and Hastings.

Florida and local notes for Unincorporated St. Johns County

St. Johns County's own permitting office is the St. Johns County Building Department, reachable on (904) 827-6800 at https://www.sjcfl.us/departments/building-department/. Its online permit portal is https://webapp.sjcfl.us/WATSWebX/Permit/SearchPermit.aspx. 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. The county's Re-Roof Mitigation Worksheet requires a copy of the property ID card or proof of insured value with each re-roof application on a site-built single family home, and asks whether the house is east or west of the Intracoastal Waterway to determine wind-borne debris requirements. Per that worksheet, when the roof covering is removed and replaced, roof deck attachments and fasteners must be strengthened and a secondary water barrier installed regardless of house value. In the wind-borne debris region with a valuation of $300,000 or more, roof to wall connections must also be enhanced by up to 15 percent of the re-roof cost. The in-progress inspection uses request code 000 and must be scheduled before 7:00 a.m. on the day it is needed. The inspector can arrive at any stage, and you do not need to leave work exposed to the weather. St. Johns County requires a recorded Notice of Commencement to be filed and submitted to the Building Department before any inspection can be scheduled when the project cost is greater than $2,500.

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
  • St. Johns County Building Permit ApplicationLikely required
  • Re-Roof Mitigation Worksheet (FS 553.844) with the property ID card or proof of insured valueLikely required
  • Product Approval Specification formLikely required
  • Notice of Commencement when the project exceeds $2,500Likely required

Possible inspections

  • Sheathing and nailing inspection
  • Dry-in (underlayment) inspection
  • Final inspection
  • In-progress informational inspection (000)
  • Final inspection (123)

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for roof replacement or repair in Unincorporated St. Johns County?
Most likely yes. Roof replacement or repair usually requires a permit in Florida. Confirm the specifics with Unincorporated St. Johns County. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
Who issues the permit in Unincorporated St. Johns County?
The local building department for Unincorporated St. Johns 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.