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New construction roofing in Hudson, FL

Hudson's housing stock is old: the median home was built in 1984, and only 2.7 percent of homes date from 2010 or later. Most roofs you will work on here are original to much older construction. If you are building or re-roofing, the rules that apply come from the Pasco County permit office and the code edition in force when your permit is filed.

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Updated October 2026

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Hudson figures this page uses

Share of homes built 2010 or later
2.7%
Population estimate (ACS 5-year)
11,254
Median year homes were built
1984

Code edition

Which building code edition applies to a Hudson roof permit

Pasco County roof permits in Hudson are reviewed under the 2023 Florida Building Code, Eighth Edition, which took effect at the end of 2023. The Ninth Edition from 2026 becomes effective December 31, 2026. Any Hudson permit filed on or after that date follows the new edition. For a roof planned now, the 2023 edition still governs.

Hudson is an unincorporated census-designated place, so the Pasco County Building Construction Services office issues roof permits here rather than a city office. Confirm current application forms with that office before you file.

Dry-in rules

Deck, underlayment and fastening checks for new roofs

Roof sheathing must be fastened with ring shank nails, and the inspector looks for that at the sheathing stage. Where the deck is 15/32 inch or thinner, the code allows two nail types instead of the standard one. The sheathing inspection can happen as part of a dry-in inspection or as a separate request once all sheathing and fasteners are complete.

  • Full-deck self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen layer
  • A 3 3/4 inch membrane strip over every deck joint, then approved underlayment over the whole roof
  • Two layers of felt-type underlayment fastened with cap nails at set spacing

Inspection order

Scheduling the roof around Hudson's required inspections

Inspections run in a fixed order: foundation, framing, sheathing, exterior coverings, roofing, then final. Your roofer needs the framing and sheathing signed off before the shingles or tile go on, so book the roof crew to match the inspection schedule. In Hudson, where the median home dates to 1984, expect the framing check to take longer on older structures.

A permit must show work started within 6 months of issuance, and it lapses if work stops for 6 months. Record a Notice of Commencement before the first inspection if the direct contract is above the threshold. Missing it can mean paying twice for the same improvements.

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Questions

New construction roofing in Hudson: questions

Do I need a roof permit for new construction in Hudson, Florida?

Yes. Hudson is an unincorporated area, so the Pasco County Building Construction Services office handles the permit. The office requires the roof work to pass a sheathing inspection before shingles or tile go on, and a final roofing inspection afterward. Only 2.7 percent of Hudson homes were built in 2010 or later, so most roof work here is repair or replacement on older structures. Confirm the current application process with the county before you file.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25034, via Census Reporter API (release acs2024_5yr), read Oct 5, 2026

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Which code edition applies to a new roof in Hudson?

Pasco County reviews Hudson roof permits under the 2023 Florida Building Code, Eighth Edition, which took effect at the end of 2023. The Ninth Edition takes effect December 31, 2026, and permits filed on or after that date must follow it. If you plan to file after that date, check which requirements change with the county before you finalize your roofing contract.

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

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Do Hudson roofs need specific underlayment or nailing?

Yes. The Pasco County inspector checks Hudson roofs at the sheathing and dry-in stages. The code gives three dry-in options for shingle and metal roofs, including a full-deck polymer-modified bitumen layer or two felt layers with cap nails at set spacing. Roof sheathing must use ring shank nails of a specified type. Ask your roofer which option the crew will use before work begins.

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

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What does the builder warranty rule cover for a new Hudson home?

In Pasco County, a newly built Hudson home with only 2.7 percent of stock from 2010 or later falls under Florida Statute 553.837. That statute requires a builder to warrant the home for one year against construction defects of equipment, material or workmanship that violate the Florida Building Code. The period starts at conveyance of title or initial occupancy, whichever comes first. Coverage does not extend to ordinary aging, foundation shifting, damage you cause yourself, or losses from storms and other natural events. Ask the builder for its written terms.

Source: Florida Statutes, section 553.837 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026

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Nearby

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