Hurricane Preparedness in Brevard County, FL (2026)
4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Brevard County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Hurricane Shutters
Brevard County's property maintenance code lets owners install storm shutters or panels on occupied homes only temporarily, during an actual storm threat, and requires one exterior door to stay accessible while shutters are up.
Brevard County Storm Shutter Rules
Some RestrictionsBrevard County Code § 22-278(e)(9)
(9)Storm shutters. Windows and doors in occupied dwelling units shall not be boarded or covered, except for the temporary installation or closure of storm shutters, panels, or other hurricane protection devices during the threat of storm. While such protection is provided, at least one door leading directly to the building exterior shall be provided.
Roof Standards
Brevard County requires a mandatory roofing inspection before a certificate of occupancy issues, with two separate inspections, dry-in and final, for tile, slate, and similar roof coverings to verify installation in unincorporated areas.
Roof Inspection Requirements in Brevard County
Some RestrictionsBrevard County Code § 22-47 (adopted Florida Building Code, Ch. 1, § 105.6)
4. Roofing inspection: To be made as two inspections on tile, slate or similar roof coverings or as one inspection on all other roof coverings, and shall at a minimum include the following building components: • dry-in • insulation • roof coverings • flashing 5. Final inspection: To be made after the building is completed and ready for occupancy. 6. Swimming pool inspection: ...
Flood Elevation
Homes built in unincorporated Brevard County must sit above the street or, in FEMA flood zones, at least 12 inches above the base flood elevation before the county issues a certificate of occupancy.
Brevard County Flood Elevation Rules
Some RestrictionsBrevard County Code § 22-48(d)(2)
All habitable structures located in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designated special flood hazard area shall have the lowest floor, including the floor of an attached garage and all appurtenant building equipment, elevated a minimum of 12 inches above the 100-year base flood elevation. All structures shall comply with all the standards set in chapter 62, article XI. For properti...
Storm Debris
After a declared disaster, unincorporated Brevard residents must stack storm debris neatly at the road's edge, sorted by type, for county pickup: misplaced debris becomes the owner's responsibility to remove within 24 hours.
Brevard County Storm Debris Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsBrevard County Code § 42-136(d)(1)a
The owners of private property, or those individuals otherwise in possession of private property, shall be responsible for assuring that the placement of any disaster-generated debris in county rights-of-way or on private roads for removal by county work forces satisfies each of the following conditions: The disaster-generated debris shall be neatly stacked, piled, or placed with its leading ed...
Hurricane Preparedness by City in Brevard County
2 cities in Brevard County have their own hurricane preparedness rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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