Building

NOTICE: Development Applications are public record under Florida Statute 119. Scammers have been known to target applicants with requests for payment. The Town of Melbourne Beach will never request payment via wire transfer. If you receive any requests for payment, contact Town Hall directly at 321-724-5860 to verify whether the request is legitimate. Please share this information with all parties named on the application.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Building Official is charged with the administration, interpretation, and enforcement of the building code, flood control, coastal construction, coastal setback regulation, landscaping and tree review, as set forth in the Land Development Code.

Permits

NEW: Online Permitting Services are now available!

EMAILED SUBMISSIONS ARE ALSO ACCEPTED.

Permit Application and Permit Documents need to be:

  • On the current Town permit application form (Current Building Code)
  • Complete with ALL required signatures
  • Contain ALL contractor information & contractor information must be current in our system

For documents related to building and permitting, visit our Forms and Documents page.

If an applicant believes they are entitled to expedited processing of an application for a building permit or development order (FS 403.973), the applicant shall advise the Town upon submission of the application of the statutory basis entitling it to expedited processing. The Town shall give priority to applications for building permits or development orders that are entitled to expedited processing, and applicants may expect that such applications will be reviewed and processed more quickly than other applications.

If you have any questions regarding permitting, feel free to call us at (321) 724-5860 or email permitting@melbournebeachfl.org.

Resources & Links

Town of Melbourne Beach

State of Florida

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