Residential Doors / Windows / Shutters 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
Residential: Installation or replacement of exterior doors, windows, garage doors, or hurricane shutters on One or Two Family Residence. The door between living space and a garage requires a permit.
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
- Garage Door Contractor
- General Contractor
- Glass - Glazing Contractor
- Residential Contractor
- Special Structure Aluminum Contractor
- Storm Shutter Contractor
- Window and Door Contractor
- Property owners acting as their own contractor, Owner/Builder, must appear in person
We are encouraging all customers to submit required application 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Product Approval Summary Sheet (pdf, 244 KB) | or Florida Product Approval information and manufacturer's installation instructions for each product |
| Floor plan | Identifying the location(s) where the product(s) will be installed |
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.
| 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 |
