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Commercial roofing in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

In Palm Beach Gardens, 16.9 percent of homes sit in buildings with 10 or more units, according to the Census Bureau. That makes multi-unit and association buildings a large share of the roofs that need commercial-style work here. If you manage one of these properties, you are comparing bids on low-slope systems, drainage and permits. The city Building Division issues the permits you will need.

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Updated October 2026

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Palm Beach Gardens figures this page uses

Housing units (ACS 5-year)
31,400
Share of homes in buildings with 10+ units
16.9%
People (2020 Census)
59,182

Local building stock

What commercial roofs look like in Palm Beach Gardens

The Census Bureau counts about 31,400 housing units here, with a margin of error of plus or minus 650. A large share of them are in buildings of 10 or more units. Many of these multi-unit roofs are low-slope, so the drainage and membrane questions matter more than shingle questions.

The median home here was built in 1995, which is newer than the county median of 1986. Newer buildings are less likely to have roofs from the 1970s or early 1980s, but the county still has many pre-1980 units, about a third of all housing. Older low-slope roofs there may be near the end of their life.

The city was developed as a planned garden community on former cattle ranch and pine land. Many of its larger commercial and residential complexes were built as planned developments, so a manager may have several roofs of similar age on one property.

Permits and code

Code rules that apply to a commercial reroof

Palm Beach County sits outside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Palm Beach Gardens therefore follows the standard Florida Building Code roofing chapters, not the stricter HVHZ rules, so ask your contractor which chapter the permit was filed under.

The 25 percent rule applies to existing roofs. No more than 25 percent of the roof area in any 12-month period may be repaired or replaced unless the entire roof system is replaced. Repairs need to meet current code only where the roof was installed under the 2007 code or a newer edition.

Permits for this work go through the City of Palm Beach Gardens Building Division. Confirm the current permit process with that office before work starts, because the Florida Building Code's 2026 edition takes effect December 31, 2026 for new submittals.

Bid comparison

What to look for when a property manager weighs commercial roofing bids

  • Confirm the roof slope. New low-slope roofs need at least a 2 percent (one-fourth unit in 12) design slope.
  • Ask how the bid handles ponding water. A drainage design should move water off the roof within 48 hours of rain.
  • Ask for the overflow plan. Secondary drains or scuppers are needed where a parapet could trap water.
  • Ask which membrane standard is quoted, such as ASTM D4637 for EPDM or ASTM D6878 for TPO.

Ask whether a tear-off or a recover is proposed. A recover is not allowed if the existing roof is water soaked, deteriorated, or has two or more layers already.

Florida requires roofing work to be done by a certified or registered roofing contractor. Check the state license lookup before signing, and ask the contractor to show the license number on the bid.

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Questions

Commercial roofing in Palm Beach Gardens: questions

Does the 25 percent rule apply to commercial roofs in Palm Beach Gardens?

Yes. The rule applies to existing roofs of any building, including multi-unit and commercial buildings. No more than 25 percent of the roof area may be repaired, replaced or recovered in any 12-month period unless the entire roof system is replaced. Repairs need to meet current code only where the roof was installed under the 2007 Florida Building Code or a newer edition. Confirm the exception with the City of Palm Beach Gardens Building Division before work starts.

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

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Are the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone rules used in Palm Beach Gardens?

Not quite: the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone applies just to Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Palm Beach County is outside it, so the standard Florida Building Code roofing chapters apply in Palm Beach Gardens. Ask your contractor which code section the permit is filed under, and confirm with the building office.

Source: 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

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What slope should a new low-slope commercial roof have?

The minimum design slope for new built-up, modified bitumen, single-ply, spray foam and liquid-applied low-slope roofs is one-fourth unit in 12, which is 2 percent. The roof should drain within 48 hours of precipitation. Ask the contractor to show the slope on the bid so you can check ponding risk on your building.

Source: FBC-B 2023 Ch. 15, read Oct 5, 2026

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How long does a roofing permit stay valid in Palm Beach Gardens?

Under the Florida Building Code, a permit becomes invalid if work does not start within 6 months of issuance, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 6 months. Work is treated as active if an inspection has passed within 180 days. Confirm the dates with the City of Palm Beach Gardens Building Division, since an expired permit can mean paying again.

Source: 2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 1 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), read Oct 5, 2026

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