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Roof replacement in Redington Shores, FL
Redington Shores has 2,279 housing units, and the median home was built in 1976. Many of those original roofs have now reached the age insurers review. If you are planning a roof replacement, the town's building rules and the state's 25 percent rule decide what the job must include.
Updated October 2026
Our workRedington Shores figures this page uses
- Share of homes built before 1980
- 65.3%
- Share of homes built 2010 or later
- 3.3%
- Housing units (ACS 5-year)
- 2,279
- Median year homes were built
- 1976
Housing age
How the age of homes in Redington Shores affects your roof
About 65.3 percent of Redington Shores housing units were built before 1980, and the town's 2,279 units sit mostly on older original roofs. Just 3.3 percent went up in 2010 or after. Many of these roofs have seen decades of salt air and sun on the coast.
Citizens asks for proof of at least five years of useful life on a shingle roof older than 25 years. Florida law also lets an insurer require an inspection of a roof 15 years or older, paid by the homeowner. Ask your agent which roof documents your policy needs.
Permit steps
Obtaining permits and passing inspections when replacing a roof in Redington Shores
The Redington Shores Building Department issues roofing permits for the town and also handles building services for Redington Beach. Call that office before work starts so you know which forms to file.
A permit clock applies once you file. Under the state code, a permit becomes invalid if work does not start within 6 months of issuance. An application is treated as abandoned after 180 days unless work is pursued in good faith.
- Confirm the permit application with the town before the crew tears off the old roof.
- Record a Notice of Commencement and post it on site before the first inspection.
- Expect the inspector to check the roof deck and its nailing before new covering goes on.
The 25% rule
A full re-roof becomes the right call once the damaged area passes the 25 percent mark
The code says no more than 25 percent of an existing roof can be repaired, replaced or recovered in any 12-month period unless the entire roof covering is replaced. If you replace a smaller part, the state rule requires only that part to meet current code.
Questions
Roof replacement in Redington Shores: questions
What is the 25% roof rule in Florida?
The 25 percent rule limits how much of a roof can be repaired or replaced in 12 months without redoing the whole covering. In Redington Shores, most homes were built around 1976, so this rule often decides whether an old roof needs a full replacement. The code says no more than 25 percent can be repaired, replaced or recovered in any 12-month period unless the entire roof covering is replaced. Confirm the exact requirement with the Redington Shores Building Department.
Source: 2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 15 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), read Oct 5, 2026
What is the new law in Florida about roofs?
The state's roofing rules now sit inside the Florida Building Code. The 2023 code went into force on December 31, 2023, while the Ninth Edition will take effect December 31, 2026. Work filed on or after that date must follow the new edition. If your roof work in Redington Shores is planned for 2027, check the new code with the town office.
Source: FRSA, "New 2023 FBC Eighth Edition is Now in Effect", 2024-02-13, read Oct 5, 2026
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Redington Shores?
Yes, roofing work in Redington Shores requires a permit from the Redington Shores Building Department. The town also handles permits for Redington Beach. Your contractor should confirm the application and the required inspections before work begins. Ask the office which documents it needs for your specific address.
Source: Town of Redington Shores - Building Department, read Oct 5, 2026
How old are most homes in Redington Shores?
Half of the homes in Redington Shores date back to 1976 or earlier, give or take 2 years. About 65.3 percent of units were built before 1980. That age means many roofs may be near the end of their useful life, so check the covering before planning a replacement.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year (2020-2024), table B25034, via Census Reporter API, read Oct 5, 2026
Nearby
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