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Roof replacement in Golf, FL

The median home in Golf was built in 1975, which means many roofs here are now decades old. If you own one of these homes, a re-roof is likely on your horizon, and the rules that govern it are set by the state and enforced by the Village of Golf building office.

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Updated October 2026

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Drone view of a single-story home mid re-roof: part of the roof stripped to white synthetic underlayment, the rest still in gray shingles, a dump trailer of debris and a pickup in the driveway.Our work
Photo: Victoria Hills Golf Club-1861 by Gamweb, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Golf figures this page uses

Share of homes built before 1980
55.6%
Share of homes built 2010 or later
9%
Median year homes were built
1975

Housing age

Why roofs in Golf are often past their useful life

About 56 percent of homes in Golf were built before 1980. Only about 9 percent went up in 2010 or later. That suggests many original roofs are already beyond the age most shingle roofs are expected to last.

Golf is also almost entirely single-family homes, and about two-thirds of residents are 65 or older. Many owners will be deciding on a re-roof themselves, so the paperwork and the insurer's view of the roof matter.

Permit and code

What a re-roof in Golf triggers under Florida rules

Roof replacement in Golf requires a permit from the Village of Golf building office. Ask them about the inspections on your job before work starts, and confirm the current requirements on their official building page.

Under the 25 percent rule, if more than a quarter of the roof area is replaced in any 12-month period, the entire roof covering must be replaced. An exception applies if your existing roof was built or repaired to the 2007 Florida Building Code or later, in which case only the repaired portion must meet current code.

  • Confirm the permit is open before tear-off begins.
  • Ask the building office how the deck nailing and secondary water barrier are inspected.
  • Ask your insurer whether a roof inspection is needed before renewal.
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Questions

Roof replacement in Golf: questions

What is the 25% roofing rule in Florida?

The 25 percent rule limits how much of a roof can be repaired or replaced in any 12-month period before the whole roof covering must be replaced. The current text sits in the Florida Building Code, section 1511.1.1. In Golf, check how your existing roof was built before you plan partial work. Check with the Village of Golf building department to confirm how that rule affects your particular roof.

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?

The Florida Building Code's Ninth Edition becomes effective on December 31, 2026, and applies to permit applications submitted on or after that date. Florida statute 627.7011(5) also limits how insurers can treat roofs under 15 years old. If you are planning a re-roof in Golf, confirm which edition applies with the Village of Golf building office.

Source: Miami-Dade County RER notice, read Oct 5, 2026

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How old are homes in Golf, Florida?

The median home in Golf was built in 1975, while the Palm Beach County median is 1986. About 56 percent of homes were built before 1980. Many roofs here are likely past their useful life, so an inspection is a sensible first step.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B01001, via Census Reporter API, read Oct 5, 2026

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Who permits roof work in Golf?

The Village of Golf building office issues roof permits for work in the village. Check the official page before you apply, since requirements can change. Your permit should be open before tear-off begins.

Source: Village of Golf - Building, read Oct 5, 2026

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