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Roofing in Conway, Florida

Most homes in Conway were built around 1975. The median year is 1975, and 60.1 percent of housing units went up before 1980. Countywide, the median is 1994, and only 26.1 percent of homes are that old. That gap means a Conway roof is more likely to be past its expected life than one in most of the county. Check the age of your roof before you wait for a leak.

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Updated October 2026

Drone view of a two-story home with a brown shingle roof, a red debris container in the driveway and a neighboring home with a dark blue-gray roof.

At a glance

Conway homes at a glance

People (2020 Census)
13,596
Median year homes were built
1975
Share of homes built before 1980
60.1%
Share of homes built 2010 or later
0.5%
Owner-occupied share of occupied homes
86.4%

Census figures; each one is listed in the sources at the end of this page.

Roof age

How the age of a home in Conway shapes the condition of your roof

Conway has 5,143 housing units, and 86.4 percent are owner-occupied. Owners carry the roof decisions themselves, so the age of the roof falls on you. Only 0.5 percent of homes here were built in 2010 or later. Most roofs on these homes are likely original or have been replaced at least once.

When a roof covered in shingle is more than 25 years old, Citizens Property Insurance wants proof that it has at least five years of useful life left. Tile and metal roofs get a longer window: Citizens sets that threshold at 50 years. If your roof is near 25 years old, ask your insurer or agent what documentation they will need before renewal.

Permits

Mobile homes and permits in Conway

Mobile homes make up 1.9 percent of housing units in Conway, and single-family detached homes make up 91.4 percent. Most roofing work here is on conventional homes. If your home is a mobile home, check the year it was manufactured before you plan a reroof.

Because Conway is an unincorporated census-designated place, roof permits here come from the Orange County Division of Building Safety. All permit applications and inspection requests go through the online Fast Track portal. That division is responsible for applying the Florida Building Code along with county construction rules.

Under the 25 percent rule, no more than 25 percent of a roof can be repaired or replaced in any 12-month period unless the entire roof is replaced. A roof built under the 2007 Florida Building Code or a newer edition only needs its repaired section brought up to current code. Confirm the status of your roof with the Orange County building office before you start.

Building permits

Orange County Division of Building Safety

Official building page

Office names and links only. Fees, forms and timing change; check the official page.

Storms and rain

Storms and rain that affect Conway roofs

Orlando International logged a peak gust of 61 mph during Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Locally, most damage was from falling branches and trees. Hurricane Irma in 2017 brought peak gusts of 69 knots at Orlando International.

A 1-hour rain in a 10-year storm falls at 2.93 inches an hour here. In a 10-year storm, a 24-hour rainfall reaches 6.15 inches. By our arithmetic, that is more than twice the 2.16 inches an hour of a 2-year storm. Check your gutters and flashing before the wet season.

Services

Roofing services in Conway

Questions

Conway roofing questions

How old is a typical home in Conway?

The median year homes were built in Conway is 1975, and 60.1 percent of housing units were built before 1980. Countywide, the median is 1994. That means many Conway roofs are likely original or have been replaced at least once. If you do not know your roof's age, ask your insurer or check your permit history with the Orange County Division of Building Safety.

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

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Who issues roof permits in Conway?

Because Conway is an unincorporated census-designated place, roof permits here come from the Orange County Division of Building Safety. Applications and inspection requests go through the online Fast Track portal. Orange County construction rules and the Florida Building Code are both enforced by the division.

Source: Orange County Division of Building Safety, read Oct 5, 2026

Related: Roof replacement

What is the 25 percent roof rule in Florida?

The rule says no more than 25 percent of a roof can be repaired, replaced or recovered in any 12-month period unless the whole roof is replaced. A roof built under the 2007 Florida Building Code or a newer edition only needs its repaired section brought up to current code. Confirm your roof's status with the Orange County building office before you begin work.

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

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How much rain should Conway roofs and gutters handle?

In a 10-year storm, a 1-hour rain falls at 2.93 inches an hour in Conway. A 24-hour rain totals 6.15 inches. A 100-year storm totals 10.3 inches in 24 hours. Gutters and flashing that drain well at these rates keep water away from the roof edge and fascia.

Source: NOAA Atlas 14 Volume 9 version 2, partial-duration intensity estimates at the Conway 2020 Census internal point (28.4969, -81.3330), read Oct 5, 2026

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Does Citizens need proof of roof life for older roofs?

For a shingle roof older than 25 years, Citizens Property Insurance requires documentation showing at least five years of remaining useful life. Tile and metal roofs get a longer window: Citizens sets that threshold at 50 years. Ask your insurer or agent what documents they need and how they want them submitted.

Source: Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, inspections FAQ (updated 2026-03-17), read Oct 4, 2026

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Sources for this page(22)
  1. 1.Housing units (ACS 5-year): 5,143. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  2. 2.Owner-occupied share of occupied homes: 86.4%. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  3. 3.Share of homes built 2010 or later: 0.5%. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  4. 4.U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API, table B25034. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  5. 5.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.
  6. 6.Mobile homes, share of housing units: 1.9%. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  7. 7.Single-family detached share of housing units: 91.4%. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  8. 8.Permit office: Orange County Division of Building Safety. Orange County Division of Building Safety. Read Oct 10, 2026.
  9. 9.Orange County Government, Division of Building Safety. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  10. 10.Hurricane Matthew (2016). NWS Melbourne, Post Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Matthew (2016). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  11. 11.Hurricane Irma (2017). NWS Melbourne, Post Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Irma (2017). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  12. 12.U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API, table B25035. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  13. 13.Median year homes were built: 1975. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  14. 14.Share of homes built before 1980: 60.1%. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  15. 15.People (2020 Census): 13,596. U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (TIGERweb tigerWMS_Census2020 MapServer: POP100, HU100, AREALAND, AREAWATER) (2020 Census count). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  16. 16.Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, inspections FAQ (updated 2026-03-17), Citizens Property Insurance. Read Oct 4, 2026.
  17. 17.Orange County Division of Building Safety, ocfl.net. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  18. 18.2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 15 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), UpCodes (Florida Building Code transcription). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  19. 19.NWS Melbourne, Post Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Matthew (2016), National Weather Service. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  20. 20.NWS Melbourne, Post Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Irma (2017), National Weather Service. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  21. 21.NOAA Atlas 14 Volume 9 version 2, partial-duration intensity estimates at the Conway 2020 Census internal point (28.4969, -81.3330), NOAA Hydrometeorological Design Studies Center. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  22. 22.NOAA Atlas 14 Volume 9 version 2, partial-duration 24-hour depth estimates at the Conway 2020 Census internal point (28.4969, -81.3330), NOAA Hydrometeorological Design Studies Center. Read Oct 5, 2026.

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