Westchase, FL sits in unincorporated northwest Hillsborough County, with Oldsmar to the west, Keystone to the north, Town ’n’ Country to the south and Citrus Park to the east. Tampa Bay Downs marks its west edge, and Linebaugh Avenue is one of the main roads through it.
The community was approved in 1991 and built out as 28 separate villages. Today it has about 11,000 homes and roughly 26,000 residents, and its ZIP code is 33626.
For roofing, two things set Westchase apart. Most homes date from the 1990s onward, so a lot of original roofs are reaching replacement age together. And the Westchase Community Association has detailed written rules about what a roof can look like. We work within those rules from the first conversation.
Approval Comes Before the Roof
Under the WCA Residential Guidelines, revised in August 2025, any exterior change needs written approval from the Modifications Committee before work starts. A roof replacement counts, even when you’re putting back the same look.
If the committee takes no action within 45 days, the application is treated as denied, not approved. That’s worth knowing if you’re planning a replacement before storm season. Get the application in early, and don’t let anyone start tearing off shingles until the approval letter is in hand.
Which Roofs the Guidelines Allow
The WCA allows dimensional, fungus-resistant fiberglass shingles, clay or cement tile, stone-coated metal and slate. Other metal roofs are allowed only if they imitate shingle, tile, slate or shake. Wood, copper and standing-seam metal are not allowed.
Every roof product has to carry Florida Product Approval and a warranty of 30 years or more. Our shingle roof systems from Owens Corning and GAF and our tile roofs fit those requirements, and we include the product approval and warranty details in the paperwork you submit.
Colors, Shapes and Vents
The guidelines limit roof colors to solid or mildly variegated black or muted earth tones. Roof shapes are limited to hip or gable. Vents must be flat black or match the roof color and sit behind the ridge, so they aren’t visible from the street.
Choosing a color is easier with real samples than with a phone screen. You can browse the Owens Corning styles and colors we install, and we’ll help you narrow the list to shades that fit the WCA wording before you apply.
County Permits, Not City
Westchase is unincorporated, so roof permits come from Hillsborough County Development Services through its HillsGovHub portal. The WCA approval and the county permit are separate. You need both.
We handle the county side: the permit application, the progress inspection during the job and the final inspection at the end.
First-Generation Roofs Wearing Out
A shingle roof installed when a village was first built in the 1990s or early 2000s has spent decades in Florida sun. Granule loss, curling tabs, cracked pipe boots and dark streaks are common signs it’s nearing the end.
Replacing before a leak starts gives you time to get WCA approval without a tarp on the roof. If an older roof still has life, we’ll say so and repair what needs it.
Tile and Stone-Coated Metal Options
Shingles aren’t the only choice the WCA allows. Clay or cement tile gives a heavier, longer-lasting roof with a Mediterranean look, and stone-coated metal offers metal’s durability with a profile that reads as shingle or tile from the street.
Both are heavier or more involved to install than shingles, and tile in particular needs framing that can carry it. We check the structure before recommending a change, and we’ll price each option so you can compare before you go to the Modifications Committee.
Heavy Rain and Your Gutters
When Hurricane Milton crossed the area in October 2024, the National Weather Service recorded the county’s highest rainfall total, 18.82 inches, near Westchase. Rain like that tests every gutter, downspout and roof valley at once.
Overflowing gutters soak the fascia and send water against the foundation. We repair soft fascia, install seamless gutters sized for the roof and add guards where trees drop leaves. See our gutter, soffit and fascia work.
Roofing Help in Westchase
We know replacing a roof in Westchase means two approvals, a short list of allowed colors and a committee calendar to plan around. We’ll give you an itemized estimate and the product details your application needs. Call Mitchell Roofing Company at (727) 288-4650 for a free estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need WCA approval to replace my roof with the same color?
The WCA Residential Guidelines require Modifications Committee approval before any exterior work, including a roof replacement. Apply before work starts.
What happens if the Modifications Committee doesn’t respond?
Under the guidelines, an application with no action after 45 days is deemed denied. Follow up instead of assuming it went through.
Can I put a metal roof on my Westchase home?
Stone-coated metal is allowed. Other metal roofs must imitate shingle, tile, slate or shake, and standing-seam and copper are not allowed.
Who issues the roof permit in Westchase?
Hillsborough County Development Services, because Westchase is unincorporated. The county permit is separate from WCA approval.
Will you help with my WCA application?
Yes. We provide the product name, color, Florida Product Approval and warranty information so your application is complete.