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Roof replacement in Plantation, FL

In 1984, the median year homes in Plantation were built, according to the Census Bureau. That makes many of the roofs here older than 25 years, and older roofs are where replacement questions start. If your roof is one of them, the work will need a permit and two inspections before it is finished.

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Updated October 2026

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Plantation figures this page uses

Share of homes built before 1980
40.3%
Share of homes built 2010 or later
7.5%
Median year homes were built
1984

Housing age

Why an older Plantation roof usually needs attention

About 40.3 percent of Plantation homes were built before 1980. Newer construction is a small slice of the city, with only 7.5 percent of homes dating to 2010 or later. That suggests a large share of original roofs are now at or beyond the age where replacement is likely. Confirm the actual age of your own roof with a roofer before you decide.

Citizens Property Insurance asks for at least five years of remaining useful life on roofs older than 25 years if the roof is shingle. Hard tile, slate or metal roofs get a 50-year threshold. Florida law also bars an insurer from refusing renewal solely because a roof is 15 years or older when an inspector shows five or more years left. Ask your insurer or agent what documentation it needs.

Permit steps

Permits and inspections for a Plantation re-roof

Roof permits in Plantation are issued by the City of Plantation Department of Building Safety. Broward is in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, so the HVHZ roofing permit application must be completed and signed by a licensed contractor. Wood sheathing and fascia that need repair during the job fall under the roofing contractor's scope of work.

A permit expires if work does not start within six months of issuance, or if work stops for six months. Before the first inspection, the owner's contract paperwork must be recorded and the notice posted at the job site in Plantation. Skipping that step can leave the owner paying twice for the same improvements.

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Questions

Roof replacement in Plantation: questions

What is the new law in Florida about roofs?

The most direct new rule is the 2026 Florida Building Code edition. The Ninth Edition takes effect December 31, 2026, and all permit applications and plans submitted on or after that date must comply with it. Plantation permits filed before then follow the current edition. Ask the Department of Building Safety which edition applies to your application.

Source: Miami-Dade County RER notice, read Oct 5, 2026

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Does Plantation require a permit to replace a roof?

Yes. Under the High Velocity Hurricane Zone rules that cover Broward County, all new roofing, reroofing, repair or maintenance requires a permit. The application must be signed by a licensed contractor. Plantation's permit office is the City of Plantation Department of Building Safety. Confirm the current requirements with them before work begins.

Source: 2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 15 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), read Oct 5, 2026

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How old are most roofs in Plantation?

The median home here was built in 1984, and about 40 percent of homes predate 1980. Many original roofs are now well past 25 years old. The actual age depends on whether the roof was replaced later, so check your permit history or ask a roofer to confirm.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25035, via Census Reporter API, read Oct 5, 2026

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