Residential Solar Photovoltaic Permit Application

The 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 depending on individual project circumstances.

Type of Work

Residential: Installation or replacement of photovoltaic systems.

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
Electrical Contractor
General Contractor
Residential Contractor
Residential Electrical Contractor
Solar Contractor
Property owners acting as their own contractor, the Owner/Builder, must appear in person

Documents Needed with This Permit Application
Document	Notes
Application for Building Permit (pdf, 249 KB)	Application not required if submitted online by a licensed contractor
Residential Solar Photovoltaic Permit Application Addendum (pdf, 91 KB)	Addendum 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
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 plans, drawings, and specifications

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 depending on circumstances. Fees on permit applications entered incorrectly or in error, including but not limited to, duplicate entries, will not be refunded.

Associated Fees with This Permit Application
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

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