Residential Fence Permit Application

Type of Work

Residential Fence permits are issued for the addition or repair/replacement of fences. [Permit not required for repair/replacement of less than 50% with same size/material in same location.]

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
  • Fence Contractor
  • General Contractor
  • Residential Contractor
  • Special Structure Aluminum 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
DocumentNotes
Application for Building Permit (pdf, 249 KB)Application not required if submitted online by a licensed contractor
Owner Builder Application for Contractor Exemption (pdf, 546 KB)Required only if you are an Owner/Builder
Hold Harmless Agreement (pdf, 96 KB)No notes applicable to the agreement
Landscaping Land Clearing Affidavit (pdf, 193 KB)No notes applicable to the affidavit
Notice of Commencement (pdf, 96 KB)

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.

Copy of a property surveyShowing the proposed fence lines marked with X's, fence height, and materials used.

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. Fees on permit applications entered incorrectly or in error, including but not limited to, duplicate entries, will not be refunded.

Associated Fees with This Permit Application
TypeAmount
Application Processing Fee$25.00 Due at application submittal
Unlicensed Contractor Activity Enforcement$10.00 Due at application submittal
Building Code$34.00 Flat Fee
Florida State Surcharge F.S. 468.631 BCA1.5% of the Building Code fees above (which includes the Application Fee) or $2.00 whichever is greater
Florida State Surcharge F.S. 553.721 FBC1% of the Building Code fees above (which includes the Application Fee) or $2.00 whichever is greater
Land Development Review$15.00 Flat Fee
Natural Resources Review$15.00 Flat Fee
Zoning Review$14.00 Flat Fee