Brevard County, FL • Permit Guide

Demolition Permits in Brevard County

Almost every teardown in Brevard needs a permit — and which office issues it depends on your address. Here's how it works, what has to happen first, and why we just handle it for you.

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Do you need a permit?

In Brevard County, taking down a house, mobile home, garage, or other structure requires a demolition permit. The point of the permit is safety — the county and cities want to know the building is coming down properly and that the utilities feeding it have been shut off first. Small interior tear-out that doesn't touch the structure or the electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems often doesn't need one, but a full or partial building teardown does.

The good news: you don't have to figure this out yourself. As a licensed demolition contractor, we determine what your specific job needs, pull the permit, and coordinate the disconnects — it's part of every job, not an extra you chase down.

Jurisdiction

Who issues the permit depends on your address

Brevard is a patchwork of cities plus unincorporated county land, and the demolition permit comes from whoever has jurisdiction over the parcel:

City of Palm Bay — Building Division
City of Melbourne — Building Department
City of West Melbourne
City of Titusville
City of Cocoa & City of Rockledge
Beachside cities (e.g., Satellite Beach)
Brevard County — for unincorporated areas and smaller towns like Malabar, Grant-Valkaria & Micco

If you're not sure which applies to your property, we do — figuring out the right office is step one of every job we take.

What has to happen before the permit is issued

Requirements vary a little by jurisdiction, but the core checklist is consistent across Brevard:

Utility disconnects

This is the big one. You'll need proof that power, water, sewer or septic, and gas have been disconnected before the permit is granted. Electric goes through the utility (FPL in most of Brevard), water/sewer through the city or county utility, and a septic system has to be properly abandoned. We coordinate these so the permit isn't stuck waiting on a shut-off.

Asbestos survey

Florida follows federal NESHAP rules, so an asbestos survey is required before demolition of most structures, with a notice filed to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Older Brevard homes — pre-1980s construction in downtown Melbourne, Eau Gallie, and older Titusville and Cocoa — are the most likely to need abatement first. We flag this at the quote so it doesn't surprise you mid-job.

Other items that can apply

Depending on the property, you may also need pest/rodent treatment before demo, erosion or site-control measures, or a separate tree-removal or land-clearing permit if vegetation is coming out. We sort out which of these your job actually triggers.

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Demolition permit FAQs

Do I need a permit to demolish a building in Brevard County?

Yes. Demolishing a house, mobile home, garage, or other structure requires a demolition permit. Who issues it depends on where the property sits — the city building department if you're inside city limits (Palm Bay, Melbourne, West Melbourne, Titusville, etc.), or Brevard County for unincorporated areas. Minor interior tear-out that doesn't touch structure or systems may not need one; we confirm what your specific job requires.

Who issues demolition permits in Brevard County?

The local building department with jurisdiction over the address. Inside a city, that's the city — for example the City of Palm Bay Building Division or the City of Melbourne Building Department. For unincorporated Brevard and some smaller towns, it runs through Brevard County. We pull the permit from whichever office applies.

What do I need before a demolition permit is issued?

Generally: a completed demolition application, and proof that utilities are disconnected — electric, water, sewer or septic, and gas. Florida also requires an asbestos survey before demolition of most structures, with notice to the Florida DEP. Some jobs also need pest/rodent treatment or separate tree/land-clearing permits. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, and we handle this checklist as part of the job.

Who can pull a demolition permit?

Typically a licensed contractor. As a licensed, insured demolition contractor we pull the permit and coordinate the utility disconnects, so you don't have to navigate the building department yourself.

How long does it take to get a demolition permit in Brevard?

It varies by city and workload — often a few days to a couple of weeks once the application and disconnect proof are in. After a major storm, building departments get backed up and timelines stretch. We move as fast as the office allows.

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