City of Cocoa fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Cocoa? Yes. The City of Cocoa requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $75 miscellaneous permit fee for fences, masonry walls and retaining walls (residential) plus $25 application processing fee, effective January 1, 2026 source
- Side and rear yards
- Rear yard: 6 ft max source
- Front (street) yard
- Front yard: 4 ft max source
- Corner lots
- Side corner lot yard: 6 ft max, with sidewalk-distance and visibility-triangle conditions; site visibility triangle (within 20 ft of a right-of-way or railroad intersection): 3 ft max source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences and walls may be placed at the public street right-of-way line in residential zones source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Cocoa
Steps based on cocoafl.gov — Building Permitting
- Prepare a certified boundary survey or scaled plan (Sec. 5(c)).
- Apply through the Citizenserve portal; upload documents, pay fees and schedule inspections there.
- Owner/builders must visit the Building Division in person to sign the notarized Owner/Builder Disclosure Affidavit; applications without an approved affidavit are denied.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division
Building & Permitting
- Phone
- 321-433-8501
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Address
- 65 Stone Street, Cocoa, FL 32922
Contact from cocoafl.gov — Building Permitting
What to submit
- Certified boundary survey or scaled plan showing all property lines, exact location and dimensions of the fence, setbacks, structures and easements, and type of construction
- Notarized Owner/Builder Disclosure Affidavit if owner applying (signed in person at the Building Division)
Other rules to know
- The page does not say whether the $150 plan review fee applies to fences.
- Waivers may be requested through the Board of Adjustment (Sec. 5(f)). Heights read on the Zoneomics mirror of the City code.
Before you dig
Call Sunshine 811 before digging post holes (dial 811 or file online at sunshine811.com) at least two full business days ahead. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of Cocoa, FL?
Yes. The City of Cocoa requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Cocoa?
Side and rear yards: Rear yard: 6 ft max. Front (street) yard: Front yard: 4 ft max. Corner lots: Side corner lot yard: 6 ft max, with sidewalk-distance and visibility-triangle conditions; site visibility triangle (within 20 ft of a right-of-way or railroad intersection): 3 ft max.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Cocoa?
Fences and walls may be placed at the public street right-of-way line in residential zones
How much is a fence permit in the City of Cocoa?
$75 miscellaneous permit fee for fences, masonry walls and retaining walls (residential) plus $25 application processing fee, effective January 1, 2026.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Cocoa?
Prepare a certified boundary survey or scaled plan (Sec. 5(c)). Apply through the Citizenserve portal; upload documents, pay fees and schedule inspections there. Owner/builders must visit the Building Division in person to sign the notarized Owner/Builder Disclosure Affidavit; applications without an approved affidavit are denied. Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Cocoa (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Cocoa?
Building Division, Building & Permitting. Phone 321-433-8501, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Cocoa's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Art. XIII Sec. 5 Visual screens (fences, walls, hedges)
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