Commercial Miscellaneous Permit Application
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). Access 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.
Type of Work
Commercial: Fences, Walls, Pool/Spa, Generators, Signs, tower equipment, in-ground/above-ground fuel tank, and demolition (removal of complete structures or exterior part of structure). For pool resurface or interior demolition only see Commercial Renovation.
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
- Demolition Contractor
- Electrical Contractor
- Electrical Sign Contractor
- General Contractor
- Pollutant Storage
- Swimming Pool Commercial Contractor
- Tower Specialty Contractor
- Property owners acting as their own contractor, Owner/Builder, must appear in person
| 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 |
| 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 | Construction documents signed and sealed by a Florida Registered Architect or Engineer. |
| 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. |
We are encouraging all customers to submit documents in digital format. For Brevard's Advanced Service Site (BASS) applications all documents can be uploaded directly to the permit application. For Walk-in applications documents may be submitted on a compact disc or flash/thumb drive.
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 for the first $1,000.00 of job value + $5.25 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 |
| Fire Prevention Review | $52.00 + .0034 x the job value. (Based on construction value or Building Value Data Table, whichever value is greater) |
| Natural Resources Review | $90.00 Base Fee |
| Utilities Review Fee | Varies by project, contact Utilities Services Department |
| Zoning Review | $210.00 Flat Fee |
