HVHZ Roofing in Miami-Dade and Homestead

Short answer: Miami-Dade County is in Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ). Roofing work must follow Miami-Dade Notices of Acceptance (NOA) and Roofing Application Standards. The City of Homestead applies the 2023 Florida Building Code HVHZ requirements and requires ring-shank nails, an owner notification form on every reroof, and uplift calculations for tile.

Product approvals

Roofing products and components such as vents need Miami-Dade or State of Florida Notices of Acceptance at time of permit (City of Homestead roof package).

Homestead specifics

2023 FBC HVHZ since Dec 2023; ring-shank nails meeting ASTM G85; gutters required where eave overhang is 6 inches or less; Owner Notification for Roofing Considerations on every reroof; uplift calculations for tile; uplift test for adhesive/mortar-set tile; hot mop in-progress inspections.

Miami-Dade permit fees

Effective Oct 1, 2026: $0.113 per sq ft for shingle and other roof types and $0.144 per sq ft for tile (roof coverage including overhangs), per Implementing Order 4-63.

What to do

  1. Confirm whether your folio is in a city (e.g. Homestead) or unincorporated Miami-Dade.
  2. Ask the roofer for the NOA numbers of each product.
  3. Keep the final permit and wind mitigation paperwork for your insurer.

FAQ

Is all of Miami-Dade in the HVHZ?

Yes, Miami-Dade County is within Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone.

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Sources

Last reviewed: November 2, 2026. Rules change; confirm with the official source.

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