New construction · Palm Shores
New construction roofing in Palm Shores, FL
About 21.3 percent of Palm Shores homes were built in 2010 or later, which is more than double the countywide share of 10.9 percent. That suggests a real share of the town's roofs are recent, and new construction work here follows the current Florida Building Code.
Updated October 2026
Palm Shores figures this page uses
- Share of homes built 2010 or later
- 21.3%
- Median year homes were built
- 1997
- Housing units (ACS 5-year)
- 657
Code and timing
The code edition that governs your replacement roof
The Eighth Edition of Florida's Building Code, dated 2023, took effect on December 31, 2023. Permits submitted on or after December 31, 2026 fall under the Ninth Edition for review. If your Palm Shores build is still in planning, the date you file decides which edition your roof plans are checked against.
Newer homes here are a larger share than in most of the county, so builders in Palm Shores are working under the newer edition more often than an older town would. Confirm your edition and filing date with the Brevard County building office before you finalize plans.
What inspectors check
Decking, underlayment and drip edge for a new roof
Roof sheathing must be secured with designated ring shank nails. The code allows RSRS-01, RSRS-03 or RSRS-04 nails, and RSRS-03 is the standard. Inspectors look for this at the sheathing inspection, which can be done as part of a dry-in inspection.
- Self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen applied across the whole deck, or
- A 3 3/4-inch strip of membrane or tape over every deck joint, then approved underlayment, or
- Two layers of approved felt underlayment fastened 12 inches on center in the field and 6 inches at laps.
Drip edge at the eaves and gables is nailed at most 12 inches on center. Where the design wind speed is 110 mph or more, or the roof mean height exceeds 33 feet, the spacing tightens to 4 inches. Ask your roofer which wind speed applies to your address before the roof goes on.
Permits and inspections
Scheduling the roof around the build
Roof work needs the permit and the required inspections in order: framing, then sheathing or dry-in, then the roof covering and flashing, then final. The permit becomes invalid if work does not start within 6 months of issuance, or if it stops for 6 months.
If you use a private provider for plan review or inspections, the fee owner or the owner's contractor must give written authorization. To work as a private provider, you must be licensed as a building code administrator, an engineer, or an architect.
Questions
New construction roofing in Palm Shores: questions
What is the new law in Florida about roofs?
The Eighth Edition of Florida's Building Code, dated 2023, took effect on December 31, 2023. Permit applications filed on or after December 31, 2026 are subject to the Ninth Edition. In Palm Shores, where 21.3 percent of homes were built in 2010 or later, many projects will fall under one edition or the other. Confirm which edition applies with the Brevard County building office before you file.
Source: FRSA, "New 2023 FBC Eighth Edition is Now in Effect", 2024-02-13, read Oct 5, 2026
How old are most homes in Palm Shores?
The median year homes were built in Palm Shores is 1997, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3 years. The countywide median is 1988. Roughly 21.3 percent of homes here were built in 2010 or later, so a new build is more common here than across the county as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API, table B25034, read Oct 5, 2026
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Palm Shores?
Confirm this with the Brevard County building office. The Florida Building Code requires permits for roofing work, and new construction roofs go through several inspections. The permit must be started within 6 months of issuance, or it becomes invalid. With 657 housing units in Palm Shores, plus or minus 117, many owners here will pull a permit at least once.
Source: 2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 1 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), read Oct 5, 2026
Who is allowed to install a roof on a new home?
A general contractor who lacks a roofing certificate or registration must assign the roofing portion to a subcontractor. A builder may install asphalt or fiberglass shingles itself only on a new building it is constructing. Tile, metal and membrane roofs generally go to a certified or registered roofing contractor. Homes in this area were typically built around 1997 (margin of error ±3), so many roofs here are due for replacement by licensed specialists. Check any roofer's license with the state before work begins.
Source: Florida Statutes, section 489.113 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026
What does a builder have to cover after a new home is finished?
Florida Statute 553.837 requires a builder to warrant a newly constructed home for 1 year against defects in equipment, material or workmanship that violate the Florida Building Code. The clock begins with whichever comes first: the original transfer of title or the first occupancy. Protection stops short of routine deterioration, settling, damage the owner brought on, and natural catastrophes. In Palm Shores, where 21.3 percent of homes were built in 2010 or later, this rule applies to recent builds. Ask the builder for its written terms.
Source: Florida Statutes, section 553.837 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026
Nearby
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Sources for this page(22)
- 1.City of West Melbourne, Building Department. Read Oct 5, 2026.
- 2.U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API, table B25034. Read Oct 5, 2026.
- 3.U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API, tables B25034/B25035. Read Oct 5, 2026.
- 4.Brevard County, Building Code Wind Speed Maps. Read Oct 5, 2026.
- 5.Share of homes built 2010 or later: 21.3%. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
- 6.Median year homes were built: 1997. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
- 7.U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API, table B25035. Read Oct 5, 2026.
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