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Roofing in Lantana, Florida

In Lantana, Flood Zone Building Requirements apply to new construction and to any building that is substantially improved. The town says those buildings must be built to Base Flood Elevation plus 1 foot. Substantial improvement means work costing 50% or more of the structure's market value. A roof job by itself can reach that line once other work is added, so check the town's flood rules before you plan the project.

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Updated October 2026

Drone view looking down on a single-story home with a gray shingle roof, a backyard patio with chairs, a white vinyl fence, palm trees and a debris container at the edge of the frame.

At a glance

Lantana homes at a glance

People (2020 Census)
11,504
Median year homes were built
1975
Share of homes built before 1980
56.2%
Share of homes built 2010 or later
12.4%
Owner-occupied share of occupied homes
52.9%

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

Roof age

How old Lantana roofs tend to be, given the age of the homes in town

The median home here was built in 1975. That is eleven years older than the county median of 1986. The Census shows 56.2% of homes were built before 1980, so many roofs on these homes have passed the age where most owners plan a replacement.

Older roofs matter for insurance. Citizens Property Insurance asks for documentation of at least five years of remaining useful life on roofs older than 25 years if they are shingle. Tile, slate, clay, concrete, or metal roofs should be looked at once they reach 50 years. Ask your insurer or agent how the rule applies to your roof.

Permits

Permits and local review in Lantana

Building permits for Lantana work are handled through the Town of Lantana's own building permit page. Check that page before you start, because the town sets the process for your property.

Florida's 25% rule limits how much of a roof can be repaired or replaced in a 12-month period without bringing the whole roof system up to the current code. A roof built or repaired under the 2007 Florida Building Code or later is treated differently, and a local government cannot change that exception by ordinance. Confirm with the building office which edition applies to your roof.

Building permits

Town of Lantana - Building Permits

Official building page

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

Storms and rain

How much storm and rainfall threaten a roof in Lantana

Lantana sits outside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, which covers only Miami-Dade and Broward. During Hurricane Irma in 2017, storm surge rose 2 to 4 feet above ground along the coast of northern Palm Beach County. Hurricane Matthew in 2016 delivered tropical-storm-force winds to coastal stretches running north from Palm Beach County.

Rain here is heavy. Nearly 67% of the normal annual rain at West Palm Beach airport falls from May through October, and August is the wettest month. The 1-hour rain in a 10-year storm reaches 3.53 inches an hour. The hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, with the peak near September 10.

Local record

On record for Lantana

  • The town's Flood Zone Building Requirements page says new construction and 'substantially improved' buildings in flood zones must be built to Base Flood Elevation plus 1 foot, where substantial improvement means work costing 50% or more of the structure's market value.
  • Water makes up 20.4% of the place's total area.

Services

Roofing services in Lantana

Questions

Lantana roofing questions

What is the 25% roof rule in Florida?

The 25% rule limits how much of an existing roof can be repaired, replaced or recovered in any 12-month period without replacing the entire roof system. The limit is 25% of the total roof area. An exception applies when the existing roof was built or repaired under the 2007 Florida Building Code or later, in which case only the repaired part must meet current code. Lantana roofs built around the median year of 1975 may fall under the general rule, so confirm the status of your roof with the Town of Lantana building office before you plan partial work.

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 Eighth Edition, the 2023 code, took effect December 31, 2023. The Ninth Edition, the 2026 code, becomes effective December 31, 2026, and all permit applications submitted on or after that date must comply with it. In Lantana, where the median home was built in 1975, a planned roof job after that date will fall under the new edition, so ask the town which rules apply to your permit.

Source: FRSA, "New 2023 FBC Eighth Edition is Now in Effect", 2024-02-13, read Oct 5, 2026

Related: Roof replacement

Do Lantana homes need flood rules for a roof project?

Possibly. The town's Flood Zone Building Requirements say new construction and substantially improved buildings in flood zones must be built to Base Flood Elevation plus 1 foot. Substantial improvement means work costing 50% or more of the structure's market value. Lantana has a large share of water in its total area, at about 20.4%, so check the flood status of your parcel with the town before you start.

Source: Official website: Town of Lantana, Flood Zone Building Requirements, read Oct 5, 2026

Related: Roof replacement

Are many Lantana homes mobile homes?

Not many. Mobile homes make up 0.8% of housing units in Lantana. Single-family detached homes make up 43.2% of units here, and buildings with 10 or more units hold 28.6%. If your home is a mobile home, ask the building office which code edition applies to your structure before you plan a roof replacement.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25024, via Census Reporter API, read Oct 5, 2026

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Sources for this page(30)
  1. 1.Median year homes were built: 1975. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25035, via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  2. 2.U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25035, via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  3. 3.Share of homes built before 1980: 56.2%. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25034, 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.Permit office: Town of Lantana - Building Permits. Town of Lantana - Building Permits. Read Oct 10, 2026.
  6. 6.Florida Building Commission, 'Setting New Standards for Safety: The Florida Building Code' (2004 publication; wind-speed figures in it are outdated and not used). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  7. 7.Hurricane Irma (2017). NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Irma (AL112017). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  8. 8.Hurricane Matthew (2016). NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Matthew (AL142016). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  9. 9.Hurricane Dorian (2019). NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Dorian (AL052019). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  10. 10.NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (access data service). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  11. 11.NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  12. 12.Official website: Town of Lantana, Flood Zone Building Requirements. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  13. 13.U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (POP100, HU100) via TIGERweb tigerWMS_Census2020 (AREALAND/AREAWATER). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  14. 14.Mobile homes, share of housing units: 0.8%. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25024, via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  15. 15.Single-family detached share of housing units: 43.2%. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25024, via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  16. 16.Share of homes in buildings with 10+ units: 28.6%. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25024, via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  17. 17.People (2020 Census): 11,504. U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (POP100, HU100) via TIGERweb tigerWMS_Census2020 layer 26 (Incorporated Places). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  18. 18.Share of homes built 2010 or later: 12.4%. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25034, via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  19. 19.Owner-occupied share of occupied homes: 52.9% (2,581 of 4,881). U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25003, via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  20. 20.U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25024, via Census Reporter API, U.S. Census Bureau (via Census Reporter). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  21. 21.Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, inspections FAQ (updated 2026-03-17), Citizens Property Insurance. Read Oct 4, 2026.
  22. 22.Town of Lantana - Building Permits, Town of Lantana. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  23. 23.2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 15 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), UpCodes (Florida Building Code transcription). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  24. 24.2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 1 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), UpCodes (Florida Building Code transcription). Read Oct 5, 2026.
  25. 25.NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Irma (AL112017), NOAA National Hurricane Center. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  26. 26.NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Matthew (AL142016), NOAA National Hurricane Center. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  27. 27.NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Report: Hurricane Dorian (AL052019), NOAA National Hurricane Center. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  28. 28.NOAA Atlas 14 Volume 9 version 2, partial-duration intensity estimates at the Lantana 2020 Census internal point (26.5834, -80.0554), NOAA Hydrometeorological Design Studies Center. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  29. 29.FRSA, "New 2023 FBC Eighth Edition is Now in Effect", 2024-02-13, floridaroof.com. Read Oct 5, 2026.
  30. 30.Miami-Dade County RER notice, Miami. Read Oct 5, 2026.

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