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New construction roofing in Southwest Ranches, FL

Only 5.6 percent of homes in Southwest Ranches were built in 2010 or later, according to the Census Bureau's most recent five-year estimates. That means most roofs here are older than the new homes that make up the town's recent building. If you are planning a new roof on a home or a new build, the permit date and the code edition that applies are the first things to confirm with the Town's building office.

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Updated October 2026

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Photo: Southwest Ranches, Florida - with view of Sheridan Street by Rey Valls, CC BY 3.0, cropped

Southwest Ranches figures this page uses

People (2020 Census)
7,607
Housing units (ACS 5-year)
2,322
Share of homes built 2010 or later
5.6%
Median year homes were built
1982

Permits and code

What new roofing work faces in Southwest Ranches

Southwest Ranches had 7,607 people in the 2020 Census, and the Census Bureau counts 2,322 housing units in its recent survey, with a margin of error of 280 units. The town is part of Broward County, which sits inside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone. That zone applies the strongest hurricane provisions in the Florida Building Code to roofs.

Ninth Edition of the Florida Building Code applies to any roofing permit filed December 31, 2026 or later. Permit clocks also matter. A permit can become invalid if work does not start within 6 months of issuance, and it can be abandoned if the work sits idle for 6 months.

How the roof is built

Requirements for decking, underlayment, and product approval on new roof installations

  • Roof sheathing must be fastened with ring shank nails of the type the code names, and the fastening is checked at the sheathing inspection.
  • A dry-in underlayment is required, using one of three code-approved methods.
  • Roofing products used in the HVHZ must carry a statewide product approval or a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance number on the permit.

Check any product number with the Florida Building Commission product approval search. Under the statute, a product may not be marketed as hurricane protection unless it is approved. Ask your roofer for the number before work starts, and confirm it at the Town's permit office.

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Questions

New construction roofing in Southwest Ranches: questions

What is the 25% roof rule in Florida?

The rule limits repair, replacement or recovery to no more than 25 percent of the roof area in any 12-month period unless the whole roof is replaced. A roof built to the 2007 Florida Building Code or later can qualify for an exception that covers only the repaired part. Confirm which exception applies to your roof with the Town's building office, since a local government may not change this exception by ordinance.

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

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What is the new law in Florida about roofs?

Under Florida Statute 553.837, effective July 1, 2025, a builder must cover a newly built home for one year against equipment, material, or workmanship defects that break the Florida Building Code. It excludes normal wear and tear, settling and damage from a natural disaster. Your builder or your attorney can explain how the warranty applies to a specific home.

Source: Florida Statutes, section 553.837 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026

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Who may install a roof on a new home in Southwest Ranches?

Unless it holds a roofing certificate or registration, a general contractor has to hand roofing jobs to a subcontractor. Only on a new structure that the builder itself put up may that builder lay asphalt or fiberglass shingles. Projects using tile, metal, or membrane roofing must be assigned to a roofing contractor holding certification or registration. Many of the older homes in town date to around 1982, so the roof on a newer build is often the first thing a buyer should verify. You can check a contractor's status on the state license lookup before you sign.

Source: Florida Statutes, section 489.113 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026

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