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New construction roofing in Hunters Creek, FL
Only 4.8 percent of homes in Hunters Creek were built in 2010 or later, so most roofs here are older than the newest code. New construction roofing in Hunters Creek goes through the Orange County Division of Building Safety, and the permit rules you face depend on when you apply.
Updated October 2026
Permits first
Permits and code editions for new roofs in Hunters Creek
Because Hunters Creek has no city government, the roof permit comes from the Orange County Division of Building Safety. Online applications and inspection requests go through its Fast Track portal.
Right now, the 2023 Florida Building Code, Eighth Edition, is the code in force. Permit applications submitted on or after December 31, 2026 fall under the Ninth Edition, so a new build started near that date should be checked against the edition in force on the filing day.
Build sequence
Here is the required order for the deck, underlayment, and inspections on a new roof
The roof sheathing must be fastened with ASTM F1667 RSRS-03 nails, or RSRS-01 or RSRS-04 where the sheathing is 15/32 inch or thinner. The dry-in step follows one of three underlayment options, and the choice is made before the roof covering goes on.
The code lists the inspections in order: framing after the roof is in place, sheathing as a dry-in inspection or a separate request once all roof sheathing and fasteners are complete, then the roofing inspection for dry-in, insulation, roof coverings and flashing.
- Confirm the sheathing nail type before the framing inspection.
- Request the sheathing inspection only after every fastener is in place.
- Schedule the roofing inspection before the final inspection.
Approvals and crew
Learn which roofing products carry approval and who is allowed to install them
Under Florida Statute 553.842, roofing products must receive statewide approval. Look up the product approval number in the Florida Building Commission search by FL number before the permit is filed.
Installing tile, metal, or membrane roofing requires a contractor who is certified or registered. A general contractor building its own new home may install asphalt shingles itself, but it may not advertise as a roofer without that certification.
Questions
New construction roofing in Hunters Creek: questions
What is the 25% roof rule in Florida?
The 25 percent rule limits repair, replacement or recovery to 25 percent of the total roof area in any 12-month period, unless the entire roof system is replaced. This applies to existing roofs, not to a brand-new roof on a new build. Because only 4.8 percent of Hunters Creek homes were built in 2010 or later, most roofs here are existing ones. Confirm the rule with the Orange County Division of Building Safety before you start.
Source: 2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 15 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), read Oct 5, 2026
Does a new roof in Hunters Creek need a permit?
Yes. Orange County Division of Building Safety issues roof permits for Hunters Creek, which is an unincorporated census-designated place. You submit applications and request inspections through the county's Fast Track portal. Expect a sheathing inspection and a roofing inspection before the final. Only 9,393 housing units exist here, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey, so confirm the permit status of any nearby job with the county.
Source: Orange County Division of Building Safety, read Oct 5, 2026
How long does a roof permit stay valid?
Work must begin within 6 months of issuance, and a permit lapses if work stops or is abandoned for 6 months. You keep work active by getting an inspection approved within every 180-day window. Plan the roof schedule around these windows with the Orange County Division of Building Safety.
Source: 2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 1 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), read Oct 5, 2026
Sources for this page(23)
- 1.Permit office: Orange County Division of Building Safety. Orange County Division of Building Safety. Read Oct 10, 2026.
- 2.Orange County Government, Division of Building Safety. Read Oct 5, 2026.
- 3.Share of homes built 2010 or later: 4.8%. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
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- 12.Florida Statutes, section 553.842 (2026). Read Oct 5, 2026.
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