Unincorporated Brevard County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Brevard County? Yes. Unincorporated Brevard County requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Estimate: $25.00 application processing, $10.00 unlicensed contractor activity enforcement, $34.00 building code, $15.00 land development review, $15.00 natural resources review, $14.00 zoning review, plus state surcharges (1.5% of building code fees or $2.00 whichever is greater; 1% or $2.00 whichever is greater); actual fees may vary source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Brevard County: What is the permit office email, and what are the fence height, and what are the fence height and setback limits in Sec. 62-2109?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Brevard County
Steps based on brevardfl.gov — ResidentialFence
- Prepare a property survey marked with proposed fence lines, height and materials.
- Licensed contractors apply online through BASS (Brevard's Advanced Service Site); owner/builders appear in person.
- Record the Notice of Commencement with the Clerk of Courts if the job exceeds $5,000.00, upload it, and get approval before inspections are scheduled.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Planning & Development - Building Permits
- Phone
- (321) 633-2187
Contact from brevardfl.gov — OnlinePermittingBASS
What to submit
- Application for Building Permit (not required if a licensed contractor submits online)
- Owner Builder Application for Contractor Exemption (owner/builders only)
- Hold Harmless Agreement
- Landscaping Land Clearing Affidavit
- Notice of Commencement if job value exceeds $5,000.00
- Property survey showing proposed fence lines marked with X's, fence height and materials
Other rules to know
- Permit not required for repair/replacement of less than 50% with same size/material in same location.
- Owner/builders must appear in person to submit (F.S. 489.103); walk-in applications accepted.
- County Code Sec. 62-2109 is titled Fences, walls and other obstructions; its text was not read.
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 Unincorporated Brevard County, FL?
Yes. Unincorporated Brevard County requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the Unincorporated Brevard County?
Estimate: $25.00 application processing, $10.00 unlicensed contractor activity enforcement, $34.00 building code, $15.00 land development review, $15.00 natural resources review, $14.00 zoning review, plus state surcharges (1.5% of building code fees or $2.00 whichever is greater; 1% or $2.00 whichever is greater); actual fees may vary.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Brevard County?
Prepare a property survey marked with proposed fence lines, height and materials. Licensed contractors apply online through BASS (Brevard's Advanced Service Site); owner/builders appear in person. Record the Notice of Commencement with the Clerk of Courts if the job exceeds $5,000.00, upload it, and get approval before inspections are scheduled. 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 Unincorporated Brevard County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Brevard County?
Planning & Development - Building Permits. Phone (321) 633-2187.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Brevard County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Brevard County Code Sec. 62-2109 Fences, walls and other obstructions (title only)
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