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Inventory List of all Real Property for use as Affordable Housing

The Board of County Commissioners, in regular session on September 12, 2023, conducted the public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 23-100, that includes an inventory list of property that is within the County's jurisdiction to which the County holds fee simple title, and which has been found to be appropriate for use as affordable housing.

Zoning/Land Use of Affordable Housing Development

Pursuant to Florida Statute 125.01055, Brevard County has implemented procedures to administratively authorize certain affordable housing developments not otherwise permissible under Brevard County Code of Ordinances. The procedure for such administrative approvals is outlined in Brevard County Board of County Commissioners Policy BCC-100, which can be found here:

This Policy is administered by the Brevard County Planning and Development Department, Planning and Zoning Office. For more information you can visit the Planning and Development Department’s website, or call (321) 633-2070.

Expedited Permitting Procedures

States of Emergency: Pursuant to Fla. Stat. Sec. 553.7922, Brevard County will institute expedited procedures for permitting for those permits that do not require technical review such as roof repairs, reroofing, electrical repairs, service changes, or the replacement of a single window or door. It is Brevard County’s expectation that such permits will be processed within 3 business days in the event of a declared emergency.

Pursuant to Board of County Commissioners Policy BCC-50, the County Manager has the authority to waive fees for permits necessary to repair damage during a State of Emergency when it can be demonstrated that a financial hardship exists and other forms of assistance, such as private insurance, are not available.

Affordable/Workforce Housing: Pursuant to Chapter 62, Article XVII , Brevard County Code of Ordinances, additional resources are available for permitting related to affordable and workforce housing for the purposes of expediting and facilitating such permits. Developments in which 30 percent or more of the entire project is affordable as designated by the Code can receive the assistance of the county's affordable/workforce housing team. The team will provide technical assistance to facilitate the movement of the project through the necessary permitting procedures. Priority use of the team resources will be given to developments with affordable units, and a longer period of affordability. This team will include staff members from the following County Departments, at minimum: Planning and Development, Natural Resources, Housing and Human Services, and Public Works.