Skip to content

Re-roofs ยท Medley

Roof replacement in Medley, FL

Homes in Medley have a median build year of 1979, give or take 3 years. That suggests many original roofs here are now decades old, and a roof this age usually needs a closer look before it is patched again. Replacing one in Medley follows state and county rules that affect the permit, the inspections and how much of the roof must change.

Request a quote407-242-2840

Updated October 2026

Drone view looking down on a gray-blend shingle roof with two front gables, a debris container and a pickup in the driveway beyond.

Medley figures this page uses

Share of homes built before 1980
55.1%
Share of homes built 2010 or later
3.5%
Mobile homes, share of housing units
79.1%
Median year homes were built
1979

Housing age

How the age of houses in Medley affects the condition of your roof

About 55.1 percent of Medley homes were built before 1980. Only 3.5 percent were built in 2010 or later. Most roofs on older homes have likely been replaced at least once, but many may still be original or near the end of their life.

Medley's housing is far more mobile homes than the county average. Mobile homes make up 79.1 percent of its housing units, compared with 1.3 percent for Miami-Dade County. A roof on a mobile home is treated differently from a site-built roof, so confirm the building type before you plan work.

Permits and rules

What a re-roof in Medley requires

Roof permits for Medley are issued by the Town of Medley Building and Zoning Department. Call that office before work starts to confirm what it needs for your address.

Under the 25 percent rule, no more than 25 percent of an existing roof can be repaired or replaced in any 12-month period unless the entire roof covering is replaced. Should your roof have been built or fixed under the 2007 Florida Building Code or a newer edition, then just the section you repair needs to satisfy today's code.

  • Confirm the permit with the Medley Building and Zoning Department before work starts.
  • Before the first inspection, file a Notice of Commencement and display it where workers can see it on site.
  • Note that a permit lapses if work does not start within 6 months of issuance.
Request a quote

Questions

Roof replacement in Medley: questions

What is the 25% roof rule in Florida?

This regulation caps the share of an existing roof that may be fixed or swapped out within a single 12-month span. Unless you replace the whole roof covering, you may redo no more than 25 percent of the total roof area. In Medley, where the median home was built in 1979, many roofs fall under this rule. When your roof meets the 2007 Florida Building Code or later, you only have to bring the repaired area up to current standards. Confirm the details with the Medley Building and Zoning Department.

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

Related: Roof replacement

Who issues roof permits in Medley?

The Town of Medley Building and Zoning Department issues roof permits for Medley addresses. Call the office before any roof work begins to confirm what it requires. Medley's median home was built in 1979 with a margin of error of plus or minus 3 years, so many roofs here are older and may need permits for full replacement.

Source: Town of Medley - Building and Zoning Department, read Oct 5, 2026

Related: Roof replacement

How many Medley homes are mobile homes?

Mobile homes make up 79.1 percent of Medley's housing units, compared with 1.3 percent for Miami-Dade County. That means most roofs you will see in Medley sit on mobile homes, which are handled differently from site-built houses. Confirm the building type with the Medley Building and Zoning Department before you plan a re-roof.

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

Related: Roof replacement

Nearby

Roof replacement near Medley

Sources for this page(26)
  1. 1.Share of homes built before 1980: 55.1%. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25034, via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  2. 2.Share of homes built 2010 or later: 3.5%. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25034, via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  3. 3.U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25035, via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  4. 4.U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25035, B25034, B25024, via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  5. 5.U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25024, via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  6. 6.Mobile homes, share of housing units: 79.1%. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25024, via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  7. 7.Permit office: Town of Medley - Building and Zoning Department. Town of Medley - Building and Zoning Department. Read Oct 10, 2026.
  8. 8.Median year homes were built: 1979. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25035, via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  9. 9.2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 15 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription). Read Oct 5, 2026. FBC text read from UpCodes (unofficial transcription): check floridabuilding.org or the ICC viewer before quoting (spec 8.7).
  10. 10.Florida Statutes, section 553.844 (2026). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  11. 11.2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 1 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription). Read Oct 5, 2026. FBC text read from UpCodes (unofficial transcription): check floridabuilding.org or the ICC viewer before quoting (spec 8.7). Source URL inherited from C-3 (the research cites it "as C-3").
  12. 12.Town of Medley - Building and Zoning Department, townofmedley.com. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  13. 13.Florida Statutes, section 713.135 (2026), Florida Legislature. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  14. 14.Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, inspections FAQ (updated 2026-03-17), Citizens Property Insurance. Read Oct 4, 2026.
  15. 15.Florida Building Commission, 'Setting New Standards for Safety: The Florida Building Code' (2004 publication; wind-speed figures in it are outdated and not used), Florida Building Commission. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  16. 16.Florida Statutes, section 553.842 (2026), Florida Legislature. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  17. 17.NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (access data service), NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  18. 18.NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (access data service), NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  19. 19.NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology, NOAA National Hurricane Center. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  20. 20.NOAA Atlas 14 Volume 9 version 2, partial-duration intensity estimates at the Medley 2020 Census internal point (25.8572, -80.3470), NOAA Hydrometeorological Design Studies Center. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  21. 21.NOAA Atlas 14 Volume 9 version 2, partial-duration 24-hour depth estimates at the Medley 2020 Census internal point (25.8572, -80.3470), NOAA Hydrometeorological Design Studies Center. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  22. 22.NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Irma (AL112017), NOAA National Hurricane Center. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  23. 23.U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (POP100, HU100) via TIGERweb tigerWMS_Census2020 layer 26 (Incorporated Places), U.S. Census Bureau. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  24. 24.Wikipedia, 'Medley, Florida' (revision 1374451751), Wikipedia. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  25. 25.Wikipedia, 'List of municipalities in Florida', Wikipedia. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  26. 26.Miami-Dade County RER notice, Miami. Read Oct 5, 2026.

South Fork Roofing

Roof replacement in Medley

Answer a few questions about the job, or call.

Request a quote407-242-2840
CallGet a quote