Commercial Renovation Permit Application

Type of Work

Commercial Renovation permits are issued for an alteration that DOES NOT impact the footprint of the building or add height to the building such as windows, doors, pool resurface, stucco over frame, solar roof shingles, interior demolition, or interior alteration without change of occupancy classification. For new interior build-out or alteration with change of occupancy classification, see Commercial New Construction.

Application requires review by county staff. Contractors, who are registered online users, can apply online, upload documents, monitor application progress, schedule inspections, and pay fees 24 hours a day / 7 days a week through Brevard's Advanced Service Site (BASS) .

You will be notified by email of any changes made to your application status.

All information is intended as a guide and may not cover every situation. Additional information may be required dependent on individual project circumstances.

Licensed Professionals

Professionals may only obtain permits for the scope of work in accordance with their license type. Some professionals may be required to name subcontractor(s).

• Building Contractor
• Drywall Contractor
• Garage Door Contractor
• General Contractor
• Glass - Glazing Contractor
• Special Structure Aluminum Contractor
• Storm Shutter Contractor
• Stucco Contractor
• Swimming Pool Commercial Contractor
• Swimming Pool Service Contractor
• Window and Door Contractor
• Property owners acting as their own contractor (Owner/Builder) must personally appear to submit application in accordance with Florida Statute Section 489.103.

Documents Needed with This Permit Application

Document	Notes
Document: Application for Building Permit (pdf, 249 KB)	Notes: Application not required if submitted online by a licensed contractor
Document: Owner Builder Application for Contractor Exemption (pdf, 546 KB)	Notes: Required if you are an Owner/Builder
Document: Subcontractor Authorization (pdf, 506 KB)	Notes: Required for each subcontractor
Document: Notice of Commencement (pdf, 96 KB)	Notes: Required if job value exceeds $5,000.00 *Note: NOC must be recorded with the Clerk of Courts and uploaded, then approved by Planning & Development, before scheduling inspections.
Document: Construction documents and plans	Notes: N/A

We encourage all customers to submit documents in digital format. When utilizing Brevard's Advanced Service Site (BASS), supporting documentation may be uploaded directly to the permit application. Walk-in applications and documents may be accepted in flash/thumb drive format.

Fees

The fees listed herein are intended to assist in estimating total permit fees. Fees for individual projects may vary dependent on circumstances.

Associated Fees with This Permit Application

Type	Amount
Type:Application Processing Fee	Amount:$25.00 Due at application submittal
Type:Unlicensed Contractor Activity Enforcement	Amount:$10.00 Due at application submittal
Type:Building Code Review	Amount:$100.00 for the first $1,000.00 of job value + $5.25 per $1,000.00 of job value or portion thereafter.
Type:Florida State Surcharge F.S. 468.631 BCA	Amount:1.5% of the Building Code fees above (which includes the Application Fee) or $2.00 whichever is greater
Type:Florida State Surcharge F.S. 553.721 FBC	Amount:1% of the Building Code fees above (which includes the Application Fee) or $2.00 whichever is greater
Type:Fire Prevention Review	Amount:$52.00 + .0034 x the job value. (Based on construction value or Building Value Data Table, whichever value is greater)