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Florida's 25% roof rule: what changed

By the Tampa Bay Home Projects editorial team · Updated 2026-10-20

The rule is a common source of confusion after storms.

The rule

Repairing more than 25% of a roof section within 12 months has historically required bringing the whole roof up to current code.

The 2022 change

Roofs built, repaired or replaced to the 2007 Florida Building Code or later can be repaired without triggering full replacement.

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