Permit
Local ordinance, not the state
Under 34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)(8), alterations to a house that make no structural change are outside the state code. The township code office can say what Fawn requires.
Source: 34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)
Roof Replacement in Fawn, PA
Fawn has 1,219 homes, and half of them were standing by 1988. Below: what the code asks of a replacement here, the permit, and the town’s own records.
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The rules for a reroof in Fawn
Layers
One old layer can stay; two cannot
On a roof that already carries two layers, or slate or tile, the code allows no recover: it is a tear-off (IRC R908.3.1.1). 38% of Fawn’s homes were built before 1980; many have been reroofed before.
Ice barrier
Fawn’s climate table decides
The code requires an ice barrier where the local climate table (Table R301.2) says so, and each Pennsylvania municipality fills that table in. Ask the township code office or the contractor what Fawn’s says.
Rules as read on October 24, 2026. Code edition, permit and contract rules for the whole state: roof replacement in Pennsylvania.
Homes and roofs in Fawn
Of 1,174 occupied homes in Fawn, 1,049 (89%) are owner-occupied. By year built, 16% before 1940, 25% before 1960, 38% before 1980; 21% went up in 2000 or later. (ACS 2020–2024.)
By building type: 94% detached houses, 5% manufactured homes.
Of the 57 York County municipalities on this site, Fawn has the 47th largest share of homes built before 1980: 38%, against a county range of 25% to 98%.
ZIP codes: 17321 · 17352
Fawn and the towns around it
| Place | Median built | Before 1980 | Owners | Row, twin | Hail days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fawn | 1988 | 38% | 89% | 1% | 10 |
| East Hopewell | 1986 | 37% | 94% | 1% | 13 |
| Hopewell Township, York County | 1991 | 31% | 94% | 6% | 14 |
| Lower Chanceford | 1974 | 61% | 87% | 1% | 7 |
| Stewartstown | 1990 | 40% | 65% | 21% | 12 |
| Peach Bottom | 1983 | 46% | 85% | 1% | 6 |
Median built: median year the homes were built. Before 1980: 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 Fawn
NOAA’s storm reports show 10 days since 2006 with hail of at least 1 inch inside a 10-mile circle around Fawn, topping out at 1.75 in on July 23, 2011. The most recent was September 7, 2023.
Remnants of Hurricane Ida (DR-4618, September 2021) is the latest of 3 federal storm declarations covering York County since 2006. (OpenFEMA.)
A report says hail fell near Fawn, not that it damaged a roof. When wind or hail damage means a new roof.
What goes on the roof next
Useful life is HUD’s planning figure, not a warranty. More in the guides to shingles, metal, slate and flat roofs.
| Material | HUD useful life | Fits a house like | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | 20 years | Most pitched roofs; 94% 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 | Roofs that will carry solar later | Standing seam that carries its own loads can skip the tear-off (R908.3.1) |
| Slate | 75 years | Older houses; 16% here predate 1940 | Never a base for a new layer (R908.3.1.1); heavy |
| Flat roof: EPDM or TPO | 15 years | Porches, additions, low-slope rears | Seams at walls and drainage |
Checking a contractor in Pennsylvania
A contractor who does $5,000 or more of home improvement work a year must be registered with the Pennsylvania Attorney General, and the number has to be on every contract and estimate (HICPA § 3, § 6). Ask for it before anyone starts on a roof in Fawn, and search it.
The price side is in what a new roof costs in Pennsylvania; the paperwork side in checking a roofing contractor.
Questions about a new roof in Fawn
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Fawn?
Local ordinance, not the state. Under 34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)(8), alterations to a house that make no structural change are outside the state code. The township code office can say what Fawn requires.
Do the old shingles have to come off in Fawn?
On a roof that already carries two layers, or slate or tile, the code allows no recover: it is a tear-off (IRC R908.3.1.1). 38% of Fawn’s homes were built before 1980; many have been reroofed before.
How old are the houses in Fawn?
By the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024), the median home in Fawn was built in 1988, 38% of homes were built before 1980, 89% are owner-occupied.
How often does hail hit Fawn?
Hail of 1 inch or larger was reported on 10 days within 10 miles of Fawn 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 Fawn?
A contractor who does $5,000 or more of home improvement work a year must be registered with the Pennsylvania Attorney General, and the number has to be on every contract and estimate (HICPA § 3, § 6). Ask for it before anyone starts on a roof in Fawn, and search it.
What they will ask on the phone
- The street address in Fawn, or at least the ZIP code
- The number of stories, and whether the house stands alone
- What covers the roof now and about when it went on
- 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
- Any historic-district or HOA rules on the house in Fawn
- That you are the owner and the one who decides
The full list: before you call.