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Tampa, FL / Roof replacement

Roof replacement cost in Tampa, FL

Typical cost: $8,991 (range $5,593 to $42,363)

Typical all-in

$8,991

Job cost plus the local permit fee at this size.

Low
$5,593
Typical
$8,991
High (steep/premium)
$42,363

High is the published broad high for steep or premium materials, adjusted for local wages. It is not the asphalt shingle price in the opener.

1 square = 100 sq ft of roof surface, not floor area. A typical house is about 13 to 18 squares.

Breakdown

Labor (allocated)$4,846
Materials (allocated)$3,964
Job subtotal$8,810
Permit$181.43
All-in typical$8,991

Labor is adjusted for construction wages in this metro. Materials stay at the national figure. This is an estimate, not a contractor quote.

Professional replacement for a typical home roof of about 1,300 to 1,800 sq ft of surface.

A typical roof replacement in Tampa, FL is about $8,991, including a permit fee of $181.43.

What we assumed

We price Roof replacement in Tampa, FL at 16 squares (1,600 sq ft of roof surface, not floor area).

For the permit line we assumed the official flat Trade schedule Roofing (1-2 family) path, so the low fee is $181.43, the typical fee is $181.43, and the high fee is $181.43. That total is the $177 roofing line plus the Florida Building Permit Surcharge of max($4.00, 0.025×177=$4.43), which is $4.43. The table excludes that surcharge until it is added. Valuation does not change the trade fee. A later Construction Services increase had not taken effect on the 2026-09-01 retrieval date. Full detail is in the calculation note on this page. Listed valuations of $8,000, $12,000, and $22,000 are unused. The official typical project value is $12,000.

Cost details

Cost by size

SizeAll-in typicalPermit
10 squares (1,000 sq ft of roof surface)$5,687$181.43
16 squares (1,600 sq ft of roof surface, not floor area); typical$8,991$181.43
18 squares (1,800 sq ft of roof surface)$10,092$181.43

All-in at this size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.

What moves the price

What changes the total

  • Size is roof squares. One square is 100 sq ft of roof surface, not floor area. The size table lists the low, typical, and high.
  • Labor for Roof replacement in Tampa, FL is adjusted for local construction wages.
  • The permit fee on the typical job is $181.43. The permit section on this page has the schedule detail.

Compare roof replacement across metros

All-in at the typical job size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.
CityAll-in typicalPermitOpen
Charlotte, NC$8,954$0Open
Seattle, WA$12,147$742.97Open
Denver, CO$9,991$115Open
Nashville, TN$9,218$91Open
Atlanta, GA$9,244$175Open
Austin, TX$8,925$0Open
Phoenix, AZ$9,917$646Open
Tucson, AZ$9,156$337.49Open
Portland, OR$11,355$403.14Open
Raleigh, NC$9,221$248Open
Tacoma, WA$11,404$0Open
St. Louis, MO$10,424$145Open

Other home projects in Tampa, FL

All-in at the typical job size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.
JobAll-in typicalPermitOpen
Roof replacement$8,991$181.43This page
HVAC replacement$7,287$124Open
Deck$13,487$181.43Open
Kitchen remodel$29,232$372Open

Questions about this estimate

How much does roof replacement cost in Tampa, FL?
Typical all-in is about $8,991. The official local permit fee of $181.43 (Trade schedule Roofing 1-2 family $177.00 plus Florida Building Permit Surcharge $4.43) is included in the all-in.
Is a permit required for Roof replacement in Tampa, FL?
Yes. City of Tampa Construction Services Division (Development & Growth Management) requires a permit for a typical Roof replacement in Tampa, FL. The typical listed fee is $181.43. A typical 1-2 family roofing trade permit is the official path, and the typical fee on that path is $181.43. Valuation does not change that trade fee.
What is included in this Roof replacement estimate for Tampa, FL?
The estimate is labor adjusted for local wages in Tampa, FL, plus materials at the national figure, at the typical size in the table above. The official typical permit fee of $181.43 is included in the all-in typical. The $177 Trade schedule Roofing (1-2 family) line and the $4.43 Florida Building Permit Surcharge are included in that $181.43. The table excludes the surcharge until it is added, and it is not added again. The $181.43 high is the same roofing total and is not added on top of the typical.
Why might the Tampa permit fee differ from this typical figure?
The official Tampa, FL fee comes from City of Tampa Trade Permit Fee Schedule (updated 2/16/2023, effective Oct 1, 2018) (flat). The typical path is $181.43 on the Trade schedule Roofing (1-2 family) line ($177 plus the Florida Building Permit Surcharge $4.43). The low fee is $181.43 and the high fee is $181.43. The high is the same total and is not added on top of the typical. Valuation is unused and does not change the trade fee. A later Construction Services increase had not taken effect on the 2026-09-01 retrieval date. Full detail is in the calculation note on this page. Verify the fee with City of Tampa Construction Services Division (Development & Growth Management).
How is the typical permit fee calculated for Roof replacement in Tampa, FL?
The official typical path is $181.43: Trade schedule Roofing (1-2 family) $177 plus the Florida Building Permit Surcharge $4.43 (the greater of $4.00 and 2.5% of $177). Low and high are the same $181.43 roofing path. Valuation is unused. The walk is in the calculation note on this page.
What project value is this Roof replacement permit fee based on in Tampa, FL?
The official typical project value is $12,000. Assumed valuations are $8,000 low, $12,000 typical, and $22,000 high. Valuation is not an input on this flat trade fee, so those amounts are unused and the official fees stay $181.43, $181.43, and $181.43.

Permit in Tampa

Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026

City of Tampa Construction Services Division (Development & Growth Management) lists a typical permit fee of $181.43 for this Roof replacement in Tampa, FL. Source: City of Tampa Trade Permit Fee Schedule (updated 2/16/2023, effective Oct 1, 2018).

Residential roofing is a flat trade fee, not valuation. Schedule still posted 2026-09-01; a later Construction Services increase had not taken effect.

City of Tampa Trade Permit Fee Schedule (updated 2/16/2023, effective Oct 1, 2018) (source retrieved 2026-09-01). The official typical path is a 1-2 family roofing trade permit. The fee is a flat amount. A permit is required on that typical path. The low fee is $181.43, the typical fee is $181.43, and the high fee is $181.43. The official typical project value is $12,000. Listed assumed valuations are $8,000 low, $12,000 typical, and $22,000 high. Valuation is not an input on this flat trade fee, so those amounts are unused and do not change the $181.43 / $181.43 / $181.43 listed fees. The published Trade schedule Roofing (1-2 family) line is $177.00. The table excludes the Florida Building Permit Surcharge. That surcharge is 2.5% of permit value or a $4.00 minimum. 0.025 times $177 is $4.43, and max($4.00, 0.025×177=$4.43) is $4.43. Trade schedule Roofing (1-2 family) $177.00 plus the Florida Building Permit Surcharge $4.43 equals $181.43. Low $8,000: valuation is unused, so the low fee stays $181.43. Trade schedule Roofing (1-2 family) $177.00 plus max($4.00, 0.025×177=$4.43) equals $181.43, so the low fee is $181.43. The low uses the same roofing path as the typical. Valuation does not change the trade fee. Typical $12,000: valuation is unused, so the typical fee stays $181.43. Trade schedule Roofing (1-2 family) $177.00 plus the Florida Building Permit Surcharge $4.43 equals $181.43, so the typical fee is $181.43. The $177.00 roofing line and the $4.43 Florida Building Permit Surcharge are included in the $181.43 and are not added again. High $22,000: valuation is unused, so the high fee stays $181.43. The high uses the same roofing path. Trade schedule Roofing (1-2 family) $177.00 plus the Florida Building Permit Surcharge $4.43 equals $181.43, so the high fee is $181.43. The $181.43 high is the same total as the $181.43 typical and is not added on top of it. A later Construction Services increase had not taken effect on the 2026-09-01 retrieval date. This note does not invent a fee beyond the official $181.43 total.

Line items

Figures come from the city fee schedule. A blank line is not published as a dollar amount.
Line itemFee
Trade schedule Roofing (1-2 family)$177
Florida Building Permit Surcharge$4.43

Assumed project value

Listed on this row only. Valuation is not an input on this flat roofing trade fee, so these amounts are unused and the official fees stay $181.43, $181.43, and $181.43.
BandAssumed project value
Low$8,000
Typical$12,000
High$22,000

Process

Does a typical Roof replacement in Tampa, FL need a permit?
A typical Roof replacement in Tampa, FL is listed as requiring a permit. Residential roofing is a flat trade fee, not valuation.
Who issues the permit in Tampa, FL, and where do I apply?
City of Tampa Construction Services Division (Development & Growth Management) issues permits for Roof replacement in Tampa, FL. Apply at https://www.tampa.gov/construction-services.
What extra fees or surcharges are listed for Roof replacement in Tampa, FL?
The official permit lists these extra line items for Roof replacement in Tampa, FL: Trade schedule Roofing (1-2 family): $177; Florida Building Permit Surcharge: $4.43.

Schedule FAQ

Which official schedule is this Roof replacement fee based on in Tampa, FL?
The official typical for Roof replacement in Tampa, FL cites City of Tampa Trade Permit Fee Schedule (updated 2/16/2023, effective Oct 1, 2018) (retrieved Sep 1, 2026). Fee model: flat.
What local fee-schedule notes are on file for Roof replacement in Tampa, FL?
Trade Permit Fee Schedule updated 2/16/2023 (effective Oct 1, 2018) and Miscellaneous Projects schedule updated 5/31/2020. Table values exclude the Florida Building Permit Surcharge (2.5% of permit value or $4.00 minimum).
Why does the Roof replacement permit fee in Tampa, FL show a low-to-high range?
Listed permit fees for Roof replacement in Tampa, FL are $181.43 low, $181.43 typical, and $181.43 high. Low, typical, and high are the same listed flat Trade schedule Roofing (1-2 family) path: $177.00 plus the Florida Building Permit Surcharge of max($4.00, 2.5% of $177), which is $4.43. The table excludes that surcharge until it is added. Valuation is unused and does not change the trade fee. A later Construction Services increase had not taken effect on the retrieval date. Full detail is in the calculation note on this page.

Citations

  1. How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost? [2026 Data] Retrieved Aug 13, 2026. Average $9,607; range $5,902–$46,000; $4–$11 per sq ft; asphalt $5,800–$20,000.
  2. City of Tampa Trade Permit Fee Schedule (updated 2/16/2023, effective Oct 1, 2018) Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.
  3. BLS OEWS construction wages – Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL BLS OEWS construction-and-extraction mean hourly wage / national same vintage, applied to the labor share only. Not a city-specific bid survey.

Cite this page

Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026

CostInMyCity. "Roof replacement cost in Tampa, FL." https://costinmycity.com/cost/roof-replacement/tampa-fl/. Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026. Source: City of Tampa Trade Permit Fee Schedule (updated 2/16/2023, effective Oct 1, 2018).

City of Tampa Trade Permit Fee Schedule (updated 2/16/2023, effective Oct 1, 2018)

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