Permit
A permit is needed
Florida’s code exempts no building work from permits (FBC Building § 105.2); in North River Shores the reroof permit comes from Martin County’s building department.
Roof Replacement in North River Shores, FL
The median home in North River Shores was built in 1979; there are 2,020 of them. 71% predate 2000, and in Florida the age of the house decides what a reroof has to include.
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Call (833) 781-1806 Replacement and new roofs only · homeowners
This number connects homeowners who are planning a new roof or a full roof replacement with independent local roofing contractors. It is not for leak repairs or patch jobs. The call must come from the homeowner who decides on the roof. Calls may be recorded.
The rules for a reroof in North River Shores
Layers
When the old roof must come off
A tear-off to the deck is required where the roof already has two layers, where the covering is tile, slate or wood shake, or where it is water-soaked or deteriorated (FBC Existing Building 706.3).
The 25 percent rule
Partial work can bring in the whole roof
Florida limits partial work: if more than 25 percent of a roof or roof section is redone in 12 months, the whole roof or section has to meet the current code. Roofs built or replaced under the 2007 Florida Building Code or later are exempt; only the new part must meet the code in effect (FBC Existing Building 706.1.1; Fla. Stat. § 553.844(5)).
Source: FBC Existing Building, 8th ed. (2023), Chapter 7; Fla. Stat. § 553.844
Houses permitted before 2002
A secondary water barrier and deck re-nailing
If your site-built single-family home was permitted before the Florida Building Code took effect (March 1, 2002), a full roof replacement must include a secondary water barrier and re-nailing of the roof deck: at least two 8d nails per rafter, a nail counting as 8d if it is at least 0.113 inch thick and 2¼ inches long (Fla. Stat. § 553.844(3); FBC Existing Building 706.7).
71% of homes in North River Shores were built before 2000 (ACS); the year the house was permitted is what counts.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 553.844; FBC Existing Building, 8th ed. (2023), Chapter 7
Rules as read on October 24, 2026. Code edition, permit and contract rules for the whole state: roof replacement in Florida.
Homes and roofs in North River Shores
74% of the occupied homes in North River Shores are lived in by their owners: 1,293 households, the people this line is for. By year built, 6% before 1960, 54% before 1980, 71% before 2000; 30% went up in 2000 or later. (ACS 2020–2024.)
By building type: 38% detached houses, 15% buildings of two to four units.
Of the 11 Martin County places on this site, North River Shores has the 10th largest share of homes built before 2000: 71%, against a county range of 63% to 90%.
ZIP codes: 34994
North River Shores and the towns around it
| Place | Median built | Before 2000 | Owners | Row, twin | Hail days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North River Shores | 1979 | 71% | 74% | 1% | 17 |
| Rio | 1977 | 90% | 96% | 0% | 17 |
| Jensen Beach | 1986 | 74% | 76% | 4% | 15 |
| Stuart | 1981 | 84% | 69% | 4% | 18 |
| Palm City | 1993 | 71% | 91% | 10% | 18 |
| Sewall's Point | 1989 | 63% | 94% | 0% | 15 |
Median built: median year the homes were built. Before 2000: share of homes built then. Owners: share of homes that are owner-occupied. Row, twin: share of homes that are rowhouses, twins or townhouses. Census ACS 2020–2024. Hail days: days with hail of 1 inch or larger within 10 miles, 2006–2025, NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Storm record around North River Shores
Since 2006 the National Weather Service has logged hail of 1 inch or larger on 17 separate days within 10 miles of North River Shores; the largest was 2.75 in on May 3, 2007. The most recent was May 19, 2024.
That is more hail days than 89% of the places in the state on this site.
Hurricane Milton (DR-4834, October 2024) is the latest of 8 federal storm declarations covering Martin County since 2006. (OpenFEMA.)
A report says hail fell near North River Shores, not that it damaged a roof. When wind or hail damage means a new roof.
What goes on the roof next
Lifespans come from HUD’s capital-needs table, not from a brochure. More in the guides to shingles, metal, slate, tile and flat roofs.
| Material | HUD useful life | Fits a house like | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | 20 years | Most pitched roofs; 38% of homes here are detached | Wind class set by the design wind speed (IRC Table R905.2.4.1) |
| Metal (standing seam, panels) | 50 years | Low pitches and long runs | Standing seam that carries its own loads can skip the tear-off (R908.3.1) |
| Slate | 75 years | Older and historic houses | Can’t be roofed over; check the framing for the weight |
| Clay or concrete tile | 60 years | Houses framed for tile | Can’t be roofed over (FBC-EB 706.3) |
| Flat roof: EPDM or TPO | 15 years | Porches, additions, low-slope rears | Seams at walls and drainage |
Checking a contractor in Florida
Roofing in Florida takes a state license: Certified Roofing Contractor (CCC), valid statewide, or Registered Roofing Contractor (RC), valid only where the contractor holds a local certificate. 9,419 CCC licenses were active on October 23, 2026. Look up the number of anyone pricing a roof in North River Shores on DBPR.
The price side is in what a new roof costs in Florida; the paperwork side in Florida roofing licenses.
Questions about a new roof in North River Shores
Does a roof replacement in North River Shores need a permit?
A permit is needed. Florida’s code exempts no building work from permits (FBC Building § 105.2); in North River Shores the reroof permit comes from Martin County’s building department.
Can a new roof go over the old one in North River Shores?
A tear-off to the deck is required where the roof already has two layers, where the covering is tile, slate or wood shake, or where it is water-soaked or deteriorated (FBC Existing Building 706.3).
How old are the houses in North River Shores?
By the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024), the median home in North River Shores was built in 1979, 71% of homes were built before 2000, 74% are owner-occupied.
How often does hail hit North River Shores?
Hail of 1 inch or larger was reported on 17 days within 10 miles of North River Shores from 2006 through 2025 (NOAA Storm Prediction Center). A report means hail fell nearby, not that a roof was damaged.
How do I check a roofing contractor in North River Shores?
Roofing in Florida takes a state license: Certified Roofing Contractor (CCC), valid statewide, or Registered Roofing Contractor (RC), valid only where the contractor holds a local certificate. 9,419 CCC licenses were active on October 23, 2026. Look up the number of anyone pricing a roof in North River Shores on DBPR.
What they will ask on the phone
- Where the house is: the North River Shores address or ZIP
- One story or two (or more), detached or attached
- What is on the roof now (asphalt shingles, metal, slate, tile, or a flat membrane) and roughly how old it is
- Whether there is one layer or more, if you know
- That you want a new roof or a full replacement, and when you want the work done
- When the house was permitted, and when the current roof went on
- That you are the owner and the one who decides
The full list: before you call.