Citrus Park, FL is a census-designated place in unincorporated Hillsborough County, with Keystone, Carrollwood and Westchase among its neighbors. The Veterans Expressway (SR-589) runs right through it, and its ZIP code is 33625.
Around 28,000 people live here. Many people know the area for Westfield Citrus Park, the mall that opened on March 3, 1999, and for Big Cat Rescue.
Census figures put the median home here at 1993. That number tells a roofer a lot. A house from the early 1990s is on its second roof by now, or close to needing one, and some still have the first. Either way, there are rules worth knowing before the work starts.
Hillsborough County Handles the Permit
Citrus Park isn’t a city, so there’s no city building department. Roof permits come from Hillsborough County Development Services, filed through the county’s HillsGovHub portal.
The county inspects a re-roof twice: a progress check while the work is underway and a final inspection at the end. The contractor also signs an attestation about the work. We take care of the filing and scheduling, so all you need to do is make sure we can reach the roof.
The 25 Percent Rule on Older Roofs
This one surprises a lot of Citrus Park owners. Under the county’s re-roof rules, if your roof was installed before the 2007 Florida Building Code, replacing more than 25 percent of it within a 12-month period means the whole roof, or that roof section, has to be brought up to current code. Roofs installed in 2007 or later only need the replaced portion to meet code.
In practice, a big storm patch on an older roof can turn into a full replacement. We check the age of your roof before quoting so the estimate matches what the county will actually require. The details are on the county’s re-roof inspection page.
Signs a 1990s Roof Is Done
Shingles lose their protective granules over the years, and you’ll find them in the gutters or at the bottom of downspouts. Tabs start to curl or crack, pipe boots split, and flashing around chimneys and walls loosens.
One or two of those can be repaired. When several show up at once on an older roof, replacement usually costs less over time than chasing leaks. We’ll show you photos from the roof so you can see what we see.
High-Wind Shingles Done Right
If your home has a shingle roof, today’s code asks far more of it than the code did in the early 1990s. Hurricane Milton brought gusts of 80 to 100 mph across the area in 2024, with 93 mph measured at Tampa International Airport.
We install shingle roofs from Owens Corning and GAF using their high-wind systems: sealed underlayment, the manufacturer’s high-wind nailing pattern, and starter and ridge products made for the system. Those details matter much more than the brand name on the bundle.
Gutters After a Wet Night
Milton’s heaviest rainfall in the county, 18.82 inches, was recorded near neighboring Westchase. Storms like that overwhelm undersized gutters and find any soft spot in the fascia boards behind them.
We replace rotted fascia, install seamless gutters with downspouts that carry water away from the slab, and add guards if leaves keep clogging the system. Our gutter, soffit and fascia page has more.
When the Storm Leaves a Hole
If wind opens up part of your roof, the first job is keeping the next rain out. We dry in the damaged area the same day, then come back to inspect the full roof once it’s safe.
You’ll get photos and an itemized estimate for your insurance claim, with storm repairs listed separately from anything else. If the 25 percent rule applies, we’ll explain how it affects your claim before you decide anything.
Roofing Help in Citrus Park
Whether your 1990s roof needs a repair or a full replacement, we’ll tell you which one it really needs and how the county rules apply. Call Mitchell Roofing Company at (727) 288-4650 or request a free estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citrus Park part of the City of Tampa?
No. Citrus Park is an unincorporated community, so Hillsborough County Development Services issues roof permits there.
Why would a partial repair turn into a full replacement?
If your roof predates the 2007 Florida Building Code and more than 25 percent is replaced within 12 months, the county requires the whole roof or section to meet current code.
How do I know when my roof was installed?
Past roof permits are often on file with the county, and your closing paperwork may list it. We can help you look it up before we quote.
How many inspections does a re-roof in Citrus Park need?
The county does a progress check during the job and a final inspection when it’s done. We schedule both.
Do you photograph roof damage for insurance claims?
Yes. We take photos of the damage and the repair and give you an itemized estimate to send to your insurer.