Residential Generator Permit Application
Type of Work
Residential Generator permits are issued for the installation of whole-house generator, including all electrical and plumbing.
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 (must name subcontractor)
- Electrical Contractor
- General Contractor (must name subcontractor)
- Residential Contractor (must name subcontractor)
- Residential Electrical Contractor
- Property owners acting as their own contractor (Owner/Builder) must personally appear to submit application in accordance with Florida Statute Section 489.103.
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Subcontractor Authorization (pdf, 506 KB) | Required for each subcontractor |
| 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 generator manufacturer's specifications and installation details | No notes applicable to the specifications and installation details |
| Copy of a property survey | To scale showing the generator location with X's |
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.
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | $25.00 Due at application submittal |
| Unlicensed Contractor Activity Enforcement | $10.00 Due at application submittal |
| Building Code Review | $75.00 for the first $1,000.00 of job value + $3.25 per $1,000.00 of job value or portion thereafter. |
| Florida State Surcharge F.S. 468.631 BCA | 1.5% of the Building Code fees above (which includes the Application Fee) or $2.00 whichever is greater |
| Florida State Surcharge F.S. 553.721 FBC | 1% of the Building Code fees above (which includes the Application Fee) or $2.00 whichever is greater |
| Land Development Review | $15.00 Base Fee |
| Natural Resources Review | $15.00 Base Fee |
| Zoning Review | $36.00 Base Fee |
