Lighthouse Point Roofing Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Roofing Permit checklist for Lighthouse Point

Building Application — must include scope of work, address, and job value
LHP Addendum — Lot, Block, Subdivision, job value
Copy of contract required (LHP-specific: copy of contract required with trade applications, not just cost estimate)
GotchaALL roofing work MUST be done by licensed roofing contractor — NO owner/builder permitted
Contractor Registration + License & Insurance — copy required
Insurance certificate holder: City of Lighthouse Point / 3701 NE 22nd Avenue / Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Submit via SmartGov portal or in person — NO faxed applications
Notice of Commencement — recorded prior to permit issuance
Two (2) identical sets of HVHZ roofing form (all applicable sections completed)
All required Product Approvals (NOAs) with applicable sections HIGHLIGHTED
GotchaNOAs must be stamped by architect AND separate PA Review Form prepared
Complete HVHZ package with roof plan per FBC Section 1525
Two (2) sets of plans signed/sealed when required by code
Low Slope: Sections A, B, C + Attachments 1-7
Prescriptive BUR-RAS 150: Sections A, B, C + Attachments 4-7
Asphalt Shingles: Sections A, B, D + Attachments 1,2,4-7
Concrete or Clay Tile: Sections A, B, D, E + Attachments 1-7
Metal Roofs: Sections A, B, D + Attachments 1-7
Wood Shingles/Shakes: Sections A, B, D + Attachments 1,2,4-7
Attachment 1: Fire Directory Listing Page
Attachment 2: Product Approval (front page, specific system description, limitations, detail drawings)
Attachment 3: Design Calculations per Chapter 16 or RAS 127/128 (if applicable)
Attachment 4: Other Component of Product Approval
Attachment 5: Municipal Permit Application
Attachment 6: Owner's Notification for Roofing Considerations (re-roofing only)
Attachment 7: Any Required Roof Testing/Calculation Documentation
Approved Statement of Responsibilities regarding Asbestos form (from Broward County DPEP/EPD)
Re-roofing commercial/4+ units: Asbestos form must be approved by EPA
GotchaSingle Family Re-Roofing Affidavit required — Florida Statute 553.844, FBC 2023 8th Edition Section 708.8
Step 1: Was dwelling permitted before 1994? If NO — stop, submit application normally
Step 2: If YES (pre-1994) — is dwelling value more than $300,000?
If value ≤ $300,000: provide copy of Ad Valorem Taxation or insured value — proceed to submit
GotchaIf value > $300,000: Roof-to-Wall Connections Certificate REQUIRED — prepared by FL Registered Engineer/Architect OR Licensed GC/Building/Residential Contractor OR Certified Structural Inspector under F.S. 468
If connections comply with prescriptive sections 201.3.1 to 201.3.4 — proceed to submit
If connections do NOT comply — engineer/architect specifies repair work per Table 708.8.1, licensed contractor applies for separate repair permit
Repair permit accompanies roof permit application
Before Tin Tag inspection: Roof-to-Wall Connections Certificate and inspection must be completed
Before tile-in-progress inspection: Secondary water barrier inspection required from Building Department (shingle/metal) OR certificate of secondary water barrier
Priority for retrofit: exterior corners where spans are greatest; hip+gable = gable end connections prioritized unless hip width > 1.5x gable width
Retrofit cost cap: 15% of cost of roof replacement per FBC 708.8.1.1
Affidavit requires NOTARIZATION
Re-roofing commercial and 4+ units: BOTH Equipment Affidavit AND Insulation Affidavit must be completed
Tile installations: moment-based (Method 1 per RAS 127) or simplified (Method 2 — Broward County Exposure C only) or uplift-based (Method 3)
All tile calculations must be submitted at time of permit application
Minimum permit fee: $125
Application fee: $100

Requirements change. Confirm the current checklist with the Lighthouse Point building department before you submit. See every permit type on the Lighthouse Point permit requirements page.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I submit a permit application in Lighthouse Point?

Online or in person - NO FAXED applications.

Do I need a Notice of Commencement in Lighthouse Point?

Florida law requires a recorded Notice of Commencement when the contract price is greater than $5,000 ($15,000 for repair or replacement of an existing heating or air conditioning system). Timing can vary, so confirm with the Lighthouse Point building department whether it is due at application or before the first inspection.

How many plan sets does Lighthouse Point require?

2 sets listed. This can vary by permit type, so confirm with the building department.

Is Lighthouse Point in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)?

Yes. Lighthouse Point is in the HVHZ, which affects product approval and wind load requirements.

What gets a roofing application rejected in Lighthouse Point?

ALL roofing work MUST be done by licensed roofing contractor — NO owner/builder permitted. NOAs must be stamped by architect AND separate PA Review Form prepared. Single Family Re-Roofing Affidavit required — Florida Statute 553.844, FBC 2023 8th Edition Section 708.8.

Lighthouse Point Roofing Permit Requirements

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