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18.1 percent of San Antonio homes were built in 2010 or later, according to 2024 five-year Census estimates, so new roofs here are common enough to plan for carefully. Permits are handled by the Dade City Building Department under a local agreement with San Antonio, and any new roof starts there. The rules a builder must follow depend on when the permit application is filed.

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Code and timing

Identifying the code edition that governs a new roof permit

The code currently in effect is the 2023 Florida Building Code, Eighth Edition. Starting December 31, 2026, any permit application or plan filed on or after that date has to comply with the Ninth Edition. A new roof filed in mid-2026 is judged under the current edition, while one filed in January 2027 is not.

Because San Antonio permits run through the Dade City office, confirm the filing date and edition with that building department before you sign a contract. A permit that sits too long can also lapse. Under the code, a permit goes invalid if work does not start within 6 months of issuance.

What the inspector checks

Deck, underlayment and fastening on a new San Antonio roof

Roof sheathing has to be fastened with ring shank nails of a specified size, and the code names the nail types allowed for thinner sheathing. Dry-in must follow one of three underlayment methods. The roof must be dried in before the roof covering goes on, which is why the sheathing inspection can happen as part of a dry-in check.

  • If eaves stick out less than 6 inches, you need gutters, and the downspouts must empty at least 1 foot away from the wall.
  • Shingle drip edge at eaves and gables is nailed at 12 inches on center, or 4 inches where wind speeds are higher.
  • Tile goes only over solid sheathing and must follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Planning the sequence

Coordinating the roofing work with the build and the inspection steps

Schedule the roof after framing and sheathing are complete and inspected. The roofing inspection covers dry-in, insulation, roof coverings and flashing, so the roof covering cannot be checked until those layers are in. Your roofer should know which stage is next before the crew arrives.

Who does the work also matters. A builder may install asphalt shingles on its own new building, but tile, metal and membrane work must go to a certified or registered roofing contractor. A builder must warrant a newly constructed home for one year against material violations of the code, starting from the conveyance or occupancy date, whichever is first.

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Questions

New construction roofing in San Antonio: questions

What is the new law in Florida about roofs?

Since July 1, 2025, Florida law requires a builder to cover a newly constructed home for one year against defects in equipment, material or workmanship that cause a material violation of the Florida Building Code. In San Antonio, where 18.1 percent of homes were built in 2010 or later, this applies to many new houses. Coverage does not extend to ordinary wear, settling, defects the owner caused, or natural disasters. For questions about your own home, confirm details with the Dade City Building Department and your builder.

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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Who issues roof permits for a new home in San Antonio, FL?

Under a local arrangement with the City of San Antonio, the Dade City Building Department handles the building permits for San Antonio. All permit applications must still be submitted and approved through that process. Confirm the current filing requirements directly with the Dade City office before you start, since the agreement sets where applications go.

Source: City of San Antonio, Building Permits (read via WebFetch), read Oct 5, 2026

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Does a new roof in San Antonio need a product approval number?

Roofing is a mandatory category for statewide product approval under Florida law, so the product should carry an approval number. Florida's public lookup lets you search by FL number, manufacturer or code version from 2001 through 2023. Ask your roofer for the approval number and confirm it on the permit paperwork.

Source: Florida Statutes, section 553.842 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026

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Can I use a private provider for my new home's roof inspections?

Yes. Under Florida Statute 553.791, the owner, or a contractor with written authorization, may choose a private provider for plans review or inspections. The service provider needs to be a licensed building code administrator, engineer, or architect. Confirm with the Dade City Building Department how private inspections are recorded before you choose this option.

Source: Florida Statutes, section 553.791 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026

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