Permit
Local ordinance, not the state
The state code does not cover a reroof that changes no structure (34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)(8)). The township code office can say what Paradise Township requires.
Source: 34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)
Roof Replacement in Paradise Township, York County, PA
Paradise Township has 1,525 homes, and half of them were standing by 1982. What the code requires when that roof is replaced, and who signs off, is below.
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The rules for a reroof in Paradise Township
Layers
No third layer
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). With 48% of Paradise Township’s homes were built before 1980, ask what is under the newest layer.
Ice barrier
Set by the local climate table
Whether an eave membrane is a code item depends on the climate table the municipality filled in when it adopted the code (IRC R905.1.2, Table R301.2). Ask the township code office or the contractor what Paradise Township’s says.
Checked against the code text on October 24, 2026. Code edition, permit and contract rules for the whole state: roof replacement in Pennsylvania.
Homes and roofs in Paradise Township
Of 1,493 occupied homes in Paradise Township, 1,331 (89%) are owner-occupied. Counting by decade, 17% before 1940, 24% before 1960, 48% before 1980 of the housing was in place, and 26% dates from 2000 on. (ACS 2020–2024.)
The housing is 86% detached houses, 10% manufactured homes.
Of the 57 York County municipalities on this site, Paradise Township has the 28th largest share of homes built before 1980: 48%, against a county range of 25% to 98%.
ZIP codes: 17301 · 17364
Paradise Township and the towns around it
| Place | Median built | Before 1980 | Owners | Row, twin | Hail days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Township, York County | 1982 | 48% | 89% | 3% | 14 |
| East Berlin | 1955 | 69% | 61% | 4% | 13 |
| Jackson Township, York County | 1986 | 44% | 87% | 20% | 16 |
| Hamilton Township, Adams County | 1991 | 43% | 91% | 2% | 15 |
| Spring Grove | 1959 | 66% | 60% | 20% | 17 |
| Berwick Township | 1990 | 34% | 86% | 5% | 16 |
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.
Hail and storms near Paradise Township
Since 2006 the National Weather Service has logged hail of 1 inch or larger on 14 separate days within 10 miles of Paradise Township; the largest was 1.75 in on July 18, 2012. The most recent was March 16, 2025.
York County has had 3 federal major-disaster declarations for storms since 2006; the latest was DR-4618, Remnants of Hurricane Ida (September 2021). (OpenFEMA.)
Storm reports are what observers logged, not a measure of damage to any 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 and flat roofs.
| Material | HUD useful life | Fits a house like | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | 20 years | Most pitched roofs; 86% 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 | A complete standing-seam system may go over the old roof (R908.3.1) |
| Slate | 75 years | Older houses; 17% here predate 1940 | Never a base for a new layer (R908.3.1.1); heavy |
| Flat roof: EPDM or TPO | 15 years | Additions and porch roofs | Coating is not a replacement |
Checking a contractor in Pennsylvania
Before signing for a roof in Paradise Township, get the contractor’s PA registration number: the home improvement law requires registration with the Attorney General above $5,000 a year of such work, and the number on contracts and estimates (HICPA § 3, § 6).
Contracts, deposits and the right to cancel: checking a roofing contractor. What moves the price: new roof cost in Pennsylvania.
Questions about a new roof in Paradise Township
Is a permit required for a new roof in Paradise Township, PA?
Local ordinance, not the state. The state code does not cover a reroof that changes no structure (34 Pa. Code § 403.1(b)(8)). The township code office can say what Paradise Township requires.
Can a new roof go over the old one in Paradise Township?
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). With 48% of Paradise Township’s homes were built before 1980, ask what is under the newest layer.
When were most homes in Paradise Township built?
By the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024), the median home in Paradise Township was built in 1982, 48% of homes were built before 1980, 89% are owner-occupied.
Does Paradise Township get hail that damages roofs?
Hail of 1 inch or larger was reported on 14 days within 10 miles of Paradise Township from 2006 through 2025 (NOAA Storm Prediction Center). A report means hail fell nearby, not that a roof was damaged.
What license or registration should a roofer in Paradise Township have?
Before signing for a roof in Paradise Township, get the contractor’s PA registration number: the home improvement law requires registration with the Attorney General above $5,000 a year of such work, and the number on contracts and estimates (HICPA § 3, § 6).
What they will ask on the phone
- The street address in Paradise Township, or at least the ZIP code
- How many stories the house has, and whether it is detached or attached
- What covers the roof now and about when it went on
- How many layers are on it, if you know
- Your timing for a complete replacement
- Whether the house is in a historic district or an HOA
- That you own the home and decide on the roof
The full list: before you call.