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New construction roofing in University (Hillsborough County), FL
In University, 11.1 percent of homes were built in 2010 or later. Most of the housing stock is older, so a new roof here is often part of a new build or a major renovation. Those jobs face their own inspections, underlayment rules and paperwork.
Updated October 2026
Current code
What the 2023 code means for a new roof in University
December 31, 2023 is the date the 2023 Florida Building Code, Eighth Edition, went into force. A roof permit filed now is judged against that edition. Permit applications submitted on or after December 31, 2026 will fall under the Ninth Edition instead, so timing matters for a build that starts later.
Because the county median year built is 1991 and University's median is 1986, a new roof here usually sits on a home that was built around a much older code. Many of these roofs are likely at the age where a full replacement is the realistic choice.
Dry-in rules
Underlayment, deck fastening and dry-in on a new roof
Before shingles go on, the roof deck must be dried in. For shingle, metal and similar roofs, the code gives three options. You can cover the entire deck with self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen, add a 3 3/4-inch membrane strip over every joint under an approved underlayment, or lay two layers of approved felt fastened at set spacing.
Roof sheathing must be nailed with ring shank nails of the specified type. The inspector checks this at the sheathing stage, so the crew should have the nail type on site before the deck is closed.
- Confirm the underlayment option chosen before the dry-in inspection.
- Check that drip edge is fastened at the spacing required for your wind speed.
- Ask the crew to schedule the roofing inspection only after dry-in and flashing are complete.
Questions
New construction roofing in University: questions
How many homes in University were built recently?
About 11.1 percent of homes in University were built in 2010 or later, according to the 2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates. The median year homes were built is 1986, plus or minus 2 years. That means most roofs here are older, and a new build is the exception. Check with the Hillsborough County building office for your specific parcel.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year (2020-2024), table B25034, via Census Reporter API, read Oct 5, 2026
Who inspects a new roof in unincorporated University?
University is unincorporated, so permits are issued by Hillsborough County. To begin, visit the county's Building Permits and Records website. Required inspections include sheathing, dry-in, and roof coverings, in that order. Confirm the schedule with the county before work begins.
Source: Hillsborough County - Building Permits & Records (unincorporated Hillsborough County), read Oct 5, 2026
Do new roofs in Florida need a product approval number?
Yes, new roofs in Florida need product approval. Under Florida Statute 553.842, roofing falls within the categories that require statewide approval, so products must be approved before they can be sold as wind or debris protection. Many homes here were built decades ago, and the median year homes were built is 1986, which is one reason older roofs are often replaced with newly approved products. You can look up approved products through the Florida Building Commission search by FL number, and confirming that number before purchase helps ensure the materials meet current state requirements.
Source: Florida Statutes, section 553.842 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026
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