Brevard County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Brevard County are set by each city, town and village, and by the county for unincorporated areas. Pick your city for height limits, setbacks, fees, step-by-step filing instructions and the person to call.
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Cape Canaveral | Ask | Six feet | Within 25 feet of a public right-of-way: 4 feet | (321) 868-1220 |
| City of Cocoa | Yes | Rear yard: 6 ft max | Front yard: 4 ft max | 321-433-8501 |
| City of Cocoa Beach | Yes | — | — | 321-868-3217 |
| City of Indian Harbour Beach | Ask | Same: six | — | 321.773.3181 |
| City of Melbourne | Yes | Up to 6 feet and 100% opaque | Within the front yard setback: up to 4 feet tall and 50% opaque | 321-608-7915 |
| City of Palm Bay | Yes | — | — | (321) 733-3042 |
| City of Rockledge | Yes | Maximum 6 feet | Opaque fences or walls in front of the front building setback line: maximum 3 feet; a 4-foot fence is allowed there if no more than 40% opaque and kept clear of grass | 321-221-7540 |
| City of Satellite Beach | Yes | — | — | 321-773-4409 |
| City of Titusville | Ask | — | — | 321-567-3775 |
| City of West Melbourne | Yes | Behind the front building face: not more than six feet | Front yard | 321-837-7776 |
| Town of Grant-Valkaria | Ask | — | — | 321-951-1380 |
| Town of Indialantic | Yes | Maximum six feet | — | 321-723-2242 |
| Town of Malabar | Ask | — | — | 321-727-7764 |
| Town of Melbourne Beach | Ask | — | — | (321) 724-5860 |
| Town of Palm Shores | Ask | — | — | 321-242-4555 |
| Unincorporated Brevard County | Yes | — | — | (321) 633-2187 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.