Qualifying for Building Permit Exemptions
Published on November 13, 2026
Per FS 553.79(1)(g), the Melbourne Beach Building Department shall exempt an owner of a single-family dwelling or the owner’s contractor from the requirement to obtain a building permit to perform any work valued at less than $7,500 on the owner’s property.
To qualify for the exemption, the owner or owner’s contractor must submit a written request for exemption to the building department...