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Roof Replacement Cost in Jacksonville, FL

REVIEWED OCT 2026 · 17 SOURCES ·

Prices reviewed October 2026

Typical price for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Jacksonville
$7,900 – $12,500

Typical price for asphalt shingles. HomeBlue's Jacksonville cost data puts a 2,000 sq ft roof (20 squares) at $7,900 to $12,500. Jacksonville roofers who post their prices land in the same territory: one lists $375 to $450 per square for architectural shingles, and another lists $400 to $500 per square and says its average architectural reroof comes to about $13,500. Your price depends mostly on roof size, material, and how steep and cut-up the roof is.

That range is for 2,000 sq ft of roof, not living space. A 2,000 sq ft one-story home with a garage usually has well over 2,000 sq ft of roof, so use the estimate below for your house.

Where these prices come from: HomeBlue's Jacksonville cost data and per-square prices published by two Jacksonville roofers. See all 17 sources for this page.

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Jacksonville roof cost by material

One roofing square is 100 square feet of roof. The shingle range runs from the lowest Jacksonville roofer's per-square price to the top of HomeBlue's $4 to $6 per sq ft. No Jacksonville source priced metal or tile per square foot, so those are Florida-wide ranges.

Jacksonville roof cost by roof size

Roof sizeEstimated cost
1,500 sq ft (15 squares)$5,900 – $9,300
2,000 sq ft (20 squares)$7,900 – $12,500
2,500 sq ft (25 squares)$9,900 – $15,600
3,000 sq ft (30 squares)$11,900 – $18,700

HomeBlue's Jacksonville figures for asphalt shingles, by roof area. To turn your home's size into roof size, use the estimate below.

Estimate a roof for your Jacksonville home

$12,400 – $19,800

About 33 squares of roof (3,300 sq ft, including waste).

This works out your roof's size from the home's footprint, garage, overhangs, a typical 6/12 slope, and about 12% for cutting waste, then prices it with the per-square rates in the material table above. If a roofer has measured your roof, enter the squares from the quote to skip the size estimate. Permits and decking repairs can add to the total. The full calculator adds pitch, roof shape, and tear-off layers.

What affects roof prices in Jacksonville

Storms that hit Jacksonville

Figures come from the National Weather Service in Jacksonville and local news reports. Storm damage is a common reason homeowners replace a roof sooner than planned.

Roof permits in Jacksonville

  • Jacksonville and Duval County share one consolidated government, so the City of Jacksonville's Building Inspection Division issues permits for most of the county. Every permit is filed online through JaxEPICS. Questions go to 904-255-8500.
  • The city's residential permit rules say roofing work needs its own permit and roofing contractors must hold a state certification or registration. When the job is over $5,000, a Notice of Commencement has to be recorded before the first inspection.
  • Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Baldwin run their own building departments. Jacksonville Beach, for example, takes roof permits through its own roof ePermit application.

Help paying for a roof in Jacksonville

  • The City of Jacksonville's Home Roof Rehabilitation Program has paid for shingle or modified bitumen roof replacements with up to $14,999 per home, as a 0% deferred loan that shrinks each year you keep living there and is gone after five years. It's for owner-occupants with household income at or below 80% of the area median who are current on their mortgage and property taxes, and it asks for an insurance letter or a roof exclusion notice. The program last reopened in May 2024 and closes once it reaches its application cap, so call 904-630-2489 (630-CITY) to ask whether it's taking applications.
  • Statewide, My Safe Florida Home offers a free wind mitigation inspection and grants of up to $10,000 toward recommended roof, door, and window upgrades. It's for owner-occupied, homesteaded single-family homes, for low- and moderate-income households, and it pays by reimbursement after the work passes inspection. Our Florida guide covers how the match works.

Assistance programs open, close, and change as funding allows. The city's Limited Repair Program was listed as closed to new applicants in October 2026, and its Emergency Repair Program covers life-safety fixes but doesn't list roofs. Confirm current status with the program before you plan around it. Details reviewed October 2026.

Common questions

Why do Jacksonville roofs cost less than roofs in Miami?

Miami-Dade and Broward fall under the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, with stricter product approvals and installation rules. Jacksonville builds to the standard Florida Building Code, so the same shingle roof usually prices lower here.

I live in Jacksonville Beach. Do the city's permit rules apply to me?

No. Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Baldwin issue their own building permits. Your roofer should pull the permit from your city, not from the City of Jacksonville.

How long does a roof replacement take in Jacksonville?

Most shingle roofs on a single-family home take a few days on site. Metal and tile take longer, and summer storms can push the schedule back.

Does homeowners insurance pay for a new roof?

Policies generally cover sudden damage from a covered event such as wind or hail, not wear from age. Check your own policy and deductible before you file a claim.

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