Brevard County, FL Special Events & Permits: Street Fair Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit issuer
- County building official
- Applies to
- Unincorporated Brevard only
- Extra plans required
- 100-250+ expected attendees
- Lead time
- 10 working days before event
- Permit duration
- 15 days, renewable once
Summary
Fairs, festivals and carnivals in unincorporated Brevard County need a special event permit from the building official, with events drawing 100 or more attendees required to submit security, traffic and emergency service plans.
The applicant for fairs, festivals, carnivals, circuses, or events projecting a constant attendance of 100 to 250 individuals shall submit the following in addition to the requirements of subsection (a): A plan for internal security, traffic control, communications, fire protection and emergency services, including ambulance service, in and around the event.
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 requires a special event permit before anyone stages a fair, festival, carnival or circus in the unincorporated county, Sec. 10-36 makes operating without one unlawful. Applications go to the building official at least ten working days ahead. Events with 100 to 250 expected attendees must add security, traffic control and emergency-service plans; 250 or more adds parking ratios, drainage and wastewater plans. Permits run 15 days and are renewable. This covers unincorporated Brevard only, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Cocoa and other Space Coast cities issue their own festival permits under separate municipal codes.
Violations & Fines
Operating a fair or festival without a permit is a code violation punishable under Sec. 1-7; the building official can also revoke a permit for material misrepresentation or any violation of the article.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a festival in unincorporated Brevard County?
How far ahead must I apply?
Does this permit cover Melbourne, Titusville or Cocoa?
Sources & Official References
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