Residential Pool Permit Application
Type of Work
Residential Pool permits are issued for the installation of an in-ground pool or spa and installation of above-ground pools with depth 24 inches or greater.
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).
- General Contractor
- Swimming Pool Commercial Contractor
- Swimming Pool Residential 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 |
| State Department of Environmental Protection Approval | If on a coastline, contact the State Department of Environmental Protection, at (850) 921-7778 for more information. |
| Marine Turtle Protection Affidavit (pdf, 63 KB) | If on a coastline |
| 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. |
| Residential Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Safety Act (pdf, 508 KB) | Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the pool barrier, all doors providing access to the pool through that wall shall be equipped with an alarm or other safety device. |
| Plans | (Signed and sealed construction documents) must indicate any metal door frame or metal window frames that are within 5 feet horizontally of the inside walls of the pool and within 12 feet above the maximum water level of the pool. Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the pool barrier, include all door and window locations inside the barrier area. [NOTE: Contractors may submit “wet seal” drawings.] |
| Manufacturer’s Specifications | Required for the pump and main drain, door/window alarms, floating alarm, and baby barrier as applicable |
| One copy of the manufacturer's installation instructions | If Above Ground Pool the ladder, pump, filter, and electrical details; and any deck must show height, wall section, steps, and guard rails. |
| Plot Plan |
(typically overlaid on a Boundary Survey) must be drawn to scale and have dimensions. Depict all existing and proposed buildings, structures, and improvements with distances to property lines, and locations where heavy equipment will access the property from the street. Must have Environmental Health Services approval stamp if on septic and show wells, septic tank, and drain field. NOTE: Section 62-2123 requires a minimum setback of 5 feet for swimming pools and pool screen enclosures. If a screen enclosure will be added to your pool in the future, locate the pool on the property in a manner to allow compliance with the 5-foot setback requirement for the future screen enclosure. |
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 Review | $90.00 Base Fee |
| Zoning Review | $36.00 Base Fee |
