Brevard County, FL Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit trigger
- New construction or repair over 50%
- Fee
- $34.00 plan review and inspection
- Review
- Survey, zoning, and setbacks checked
- Appeal
- Denial appealable to county commission
- Exemption
- Ag-zoned livestock fencing under F.S. ch. 588
Summary
Unincorporated Brevard requires a construction permit before building or majorly repairing a fence, with plans reviewed against zoning setbacks and a $34 plan-review fee due before the permit issues.
It shall be unlawful to construct or perform any major repair on any fence in the unincorporated areas of the county without first obtaining a construction permit. All alterations and major repairs to fences where more than 50 percent of the fence will be repaired, replaced or altered, shall be considered new construction and shall meet the requirements of this article. In the event of declared state of emergency, the permitting requirements for the repairs to fences shall be waived for a period of 90 days.
(Ord. No. 2000-13, § 5, 2-22-00)
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
Before building or majorly repairing a fence in unincorporated Brevard, owners must obtain a construction permit under County Code § 22-705. Any alteration or repair affecting more than 50 percent of the fence counts as new construction. Applicants submit a boundary survey showing the fence's location and height, plus construction details, and the building official checks conformity with zoning, setbacks, and lot configuration before issuing the permit; denials can be appealed to the county commission. A $34.00 plan-review and inspection fee is due before the permit issues (§ 22-709). Properties zoned AU, GU, RR-1, AGR, PA or SEU that fence to contain livestock under F.S. ch. 588 are exempt (§ 22-711).
Violations & Fines
Building or majorly repairing a fence without a permit violates County Code § 1-7's general penalty: up to a $500 fine, 60 days in jail, or both, with each day counting as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to replace an existing fence in unincorporated Brevard County?
What does a Brevard County fence permit cost?
Are agricultural properties in Brevard County exempt from fence permits?
Sources & Official References
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