Brevard County, FL Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Allowed materials
- Treated wood, non-corrodible metal wire, iron, PVC
- Barbed/razor wire
- Prohibited on residential fences
- Wire fabric gauge
- 12½-gauge galvanized minimum
- Applies to
- Unincorporated Brevard only
- Permit fee
- $34.00 (Sec. 22-709)
Summary
Unincorporated Brevard limits fences to wood, non-corrodible metal wire, ornamental iron, or PVC, and bans barbed and razor wire on residential fencing.
Fences constructed within the unincorporated area of the county shall conform to one or any combination of the following: (1)Wood fences constructed of rot and termite resistive species of wood...(2)Posts of pressure treated wood or non-corrodible metal and wire fences...(3)Ornamental iron.(4)PVC material. ... The utilization or installation of barbed tape, razor tape and/or razor wire and concertina barbed wire for fencing, partitions or obstacles is prohibited for residential fencing.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 135).
Full Breakdown
Brevard County Code § 22-703 caps residential fence construction to four material types: rot/termite-resistant or chemically treated wood (finished side facing out), pressure-treated wood posts with 12½-gauge galvanized or non-corrodible wire fabric, ornamental iron, or PVC. Section 22-704 separately bans barbed tape, razor tape, razor wire, and concertina barbed wire for any residential fencing, partition, or obstacle. Both rules apply only in unincorporated Brevard, not inside Cocoa, Titusville, Melbourne, Palm Bay, or the county's other incorporated cities, which enforce their own fence codes.
Violations & Fines
Building unpermitted or off-spec materials, including barbed/razor wire on a residential fence, is enforceable by the county building official; a construction permit is required for new fences and major repairs (Sec. 22-705).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put barbed wire on my residential fence in unincorporated Brevard County?
What fence materials does Brevard County allow?
Does this rule apply inside Melbourne or Titusville?
Sources & Official References
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