Residential Tiny House on Wheels Permit Application
Type of Work
Residential Tiny House on Wheels permits are issued for the installation (set-up) of new or replacement Tiny House on Wheels - a vehicular portable unit on a single chassis and mounted on wheels, which is intended for use as a primary residential structure that is not a mobile home, manufactured home, or park trailer, as defined by Chapter 320, Florida Statutes (2018). A Tiny House on Wheels must meet all of the following conditions:
- It must be towable by a vehicle with a bumper hitch, frame-towing hitch, or fifth-wheel connection; and
- It cannot be designed to be moved under its own power; and
- It must comply with the dimensional and weight limits established by the State of Florida for vehicles using public roads.
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
No license is required for installation of a Tiny House on Wheels; however, license requirements still apply for connection to electrical and plumbing services.
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 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 |
| Florida Department of Environmental Health septic permit | Or other approval documents, if on a septic system |
| 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. |
| Plans | Home floor plan, foundation plan showing pier spacing and anchor details and specifications, and electric service riser diagram |
| Plot Plan | Dimensioned plot plan drawn to scale showing the location of the proposed Tiny House on Wheels |
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 | $100.00 Flat Fee |
| 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 | $90.00 – $300.00 Base Fee |
| Natural Resources Review | $90.00 - $300.00 Natural Resources Base Fee $90.00 - $300.00 Landscape Base Fee |
| Utilities Review | Varies by project, contact Utility Services Department |
| Zoning Review | $36.00 Base Fee |
| Impact Fees | Due prior to final inspection. Impact Fees details. |
