Remodeling in Brevard County

Building departments in Brevard County

The rules above are the county's, for unincorporated areas. These cities run their own building departments, so if you live inside city limits, start with your city.

• City of Melbourne

  The Building Section takes permit applications through the city's EnerGov portal, along with written requests for the state's $7,500 permit exemption. Fences, accessory structures, driveways and flatwork go through separate city ordinance permits.

• City of Palm Bay

  The Building Department added the ePermitHub Digital Plan Room in March 2025, though some city pages still point to the older iMS portal. Most non-masonry fences at single-family homes need only a zoning permit.

• City of West Melbourne

  The Building Department has taken all permit applications online since March 2024. A roof permit is required when more than 10% of the roof is replaced.

• City of Indian Harbour Beach

  The city's Building Department lets registered contractors apply online. Owner-builders apply in person with an owner-builder affidavit and proof of ownership.

• Town of Melbourne Beach

  Permits go through the town's Building Official. The town's permit application says contractor licensing and insurance must be current with Brevard County.

• City of Rockledge

  Residential applications need a detailed written scope of work. The Building Division has announced a move to a SmartGOV portal, so confirm how to apply.

• City of Titusville

  The Building Department takes applications through the BSA Online portal, where permits from 2012 on can be searched.

• City of Cocoa Beach

  Building permits go through the Development Services Department's OpenGov online portal.

• Town of Grant-Valkaria

  The town handles its own permits at Town Hall, except septic permits, which Brevard County issues.

Brevard County guides