Construction · Brevard County

Turnkey Residential Structure Demolition in Brevard County, FL

From a tired structure to a clean, graded pad, with the utility letters and permit handled. We handle the Brevard County side, from Melbourne to Rockledge, with the Brevard County Building Code division and the city offices where the parcel sits inside city limits.

$12,000 to $24,000Brightview fee
Typically 3 to 6 weeks including permit
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What you receive

A cleared, rough-graded lot with a finaled demolition permit.

Residential lot
CRC13341008 Central Florida counties480 N Orlando Ave, Suite 236, Winter Park, FL 32789(407) 543-1739
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Why people call us for residential demolition in Brevard County

You just need the house demolished. That's the whole job.

No new house required. We pull the demolition permit, demolish the house, haul it off and grade the lot.

A code violation, an unsafe notice or a condemned house

If the city or county has ordered the structure removed, there is a deadline. When owners don't act, many local governments can demolish it themselves and charge the cost to the property, often as a lien. Hiring a licensed contractor first keeps you in control of the price and the schedule. Bring us the notice and we'll work to its deadline.

Fire or storm damage

What's left after a fire or a storm, made safe, permitted and cleared.

You're selling the land, not the house

Some buyers want a clean lot, not a teardown. We clear it so they see the land.

Brevard County specifics

What matters for this in Brevard County

Brevard demolitions on septic lots include tank abandonment, and coastal sites may need erosion control beyond a standard silt fence.

Most of Brevard drains to the Indian River Lagoon. Under the Save Our Indian River Lagoon program and current state law, a new home in the lagoon basin generally has to connect to sewer where it is available, or use an enhanced nutrient-reducing septic system where it is not. That one fact can move a lot's budget by thousands.

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Planning & zoning

Brevard County Planning & Development Department

Building permits

Brevard County Building Code division (cities issue their own)

Water management

St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD)

Water & sewer

Brevard County Utility Services and city systems in Palm Bay, Melbourne, Cocoa and Titusville

Demolition permit guides

Inside a city? Each one runs its own permit.

If the house is inside city limits, the city building department issues the demolition permit, not Brevard County. Pick the city for its steps, documents and historic rules, verified 2026-10-12 from official sources.

MelbourneCity of Melbourne Building SectionHistoric reviewPalm BayCity of Palm Bay Building DepartmentTitusvilleCity of Titusville Building DepartmentHistoric reviewCocoaCity of Cocoa Building DivisionRockledgeCity of Rockledge Building DivisionCocoa BeachCity of Cocoa Beach Chief Building Official
Outside city limits

Unincorporated Brevard County

In unincorporated Brevard County, residential demolition permits are issued by the Brevard County Building Permits (Planning and Development) (application: Residential Demolition permit).

The process

Demolition permit steps in Unincorporated Brevard County

  1. Step 1

    Confirm the property is in unincorporated Brevard County and not inside a city.

  2. Step 2

    A licensed contractor files online; an owner-builder calls 321-633-2187 for forms and an in-person appointment.

  3. Step 3

    Submit the building permit application (not needed when a licensed contractor files online), the owner-builder exemption form if applicable, a subcontractor authorization for each subcontractor, and the Landscaping/Land Clearing Affidavit.

  4. Step 4

    If the property is on septic, include a copy of the Florida Department of Health (Environmental Health) approval.

  5. Step 5

    If the job value exceeds $5,000, record a Notice of Commencement with the Clerk of Courts and upload it.

What to submit

Documents Unincorporated Brevard County asks for

DocumentWhat it is
Building permit applicationNot needed when a licensed contractor files online. [1]
Owner Builder Application for Contractor ExemptionOnly when the owner acts as contractor; owner must personally appear. [1]
Subcontractor authorizationOne for each subcontractor. [1]
Landscaping/Land Clearing AffidavitAsks the permit number, address, parcel acreage and whether trees, shrubs or palmetto will be removed or root raking done. [2]
Florida Department of Health (Environmental Health) approvalOnly for properties on septic. [1]
Recorded Notice of CommencementWhen job value exceeds $5,000; record with the Clerk of Courts and upload. [1]
Before the machine shows up

Utilities, asbestos, septic and trees in Unincorporated Brevard County

Asbestos

Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Central District (no delegated local program): No local asbestos program covers this county; FDEP Central District (main line 407-897-4100) receives the Notice of Renovation or Demolition (DEP Form 62-257.900(1), Notice of Demolition or Asbestos Renovation) at least 10 working days before the project start date for projects removing asbestos above the NESHAP thresholds. FDEP lists a $200 flat fee for hard copy or Pay Later notices and a $100 fee when paid through the DEP Business Portal Pay Now feature (effective March 23, 2025). FDEP says buildings meeting the residential exemption criteria in the Asbestos NESHAP are excluded from the work practice requirements; check 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M for whether a given house qualifies. [3]

Septic and well

Florida Department of Health in Brevard County (Environmental Public Health); FDEP rules for the Indian River Lagoon: Septic permitting in Brevard is still handled by the county health department (FDEP list of counties). Florida Department of Health in Brevard County, Environmental Public Health Services, charges $70 for an abandonment. Its repair and abandonment packet asks for a complete application, a written legal description, four copies of a site plan signed and dated by the owner or authorized agent, owner authorization if the applicant is not the owner, and a copy of the warranty deed if recently purchased. Applications may be emailed as PDFs to Brevard.SepticApplication@FLHealth.gov. Office: 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Suite A116, Viera, FL 32940, phone 321-633-2100, hours Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm (packet Rev 08/26). Indian River Lagoon note: Brevard is in the FDEP Indian River Lagoon Protection Program area; since January 1, 2024 new septic systems on lots of all sizes there must be nitrogen reducing (ENR-OSTDS), and by July 1, 2030 existing systems must connect to sewer if available or upgrade to at least 65 percent nitrogen reduction. Whether rebuilding after a demolition counts as a new system permit is not stated (FDEP points to DCEH 19-004). [8]

Trees

The county demolition checklist includes the Landscaping/Land Clearing Affidavit. The affidavit states native vegetation may not be cleared in wetlands, surface water protection buffers, or seaward of the Coastal Setback Line, and to contact the county before clearing non-native vegetation there. Brevard County Code Chapter 62, Article XIII, Division 2 (land clearing, landscaping and tree protection, including Sec. 62-4337 application requirements) governs land clearing permits. [9]

Good to know
  • Barrier island and beachfront parcels: FDEP says construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line needs an FDEP field or administrative permit unless exempt under Chapter 62B-33, F.A.C. Whether a demolition by itself needs one was not stated in the FDEP FAQ read; ask the FDEP CCCL program (CCCL@dep.state.fl.us, 850-245-8336).
  • The county page says its information is a guide and more may be required for individual projects.
Where to file

The office that issues it

Brevard County Planning and Development, Building Permits

321-633-2187

Department website

Demolition application

Who may apply: Online filing is limited to licensed contractors. Owner-builders must apply in person (the county cites F.S. 489.103) and should call 321-633-2187 for forms and an office appointment.

Sources · verified 2026-10-12

Where this comes from

Every fact on this page comes from the official sources below, read on the date shown. Rules change; the building department has the final word.

  1. Brevard County Residential Demolition permit page †
    https://www.brevardfl.gov/PlanningAndDevelopment/BuildingPermits/PermitsResidential/ResidentialDemolition
  2. Brevard County Landscaping/Land Clearing Affidavit †
    https://www.brevardfl.gov/docs/default-source/natural-resources/landscapinglandclearingaffidavit.pdf?sfvrsn=31d2b2c6_8
  3. FDEP Asbestos program page (Central District coverage, 10 working day notice, fees)
    https://floridadep.gov/air/permitting-compliance/content/asbestos
  4. FDEP Onsite Sewage FAQ, Permitting (which counties DOH still permits)
    https://floridadep.gov/water/onsite-sewage/content/onsite-sewage-faq-permitting
  5. DOH Brevard OSTDS Application Packet for Repair Permits and Abandonments (Rev 08/26)
    https://brevard.floridahealth.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/04/repairs-and-tank-abandonments.pdf
  6. FDEP Permitting of ENR-OSTDS, Indian River Lagoon Protection Program
    https://floridadep.gov/water/onsite-sewage/content/permitting-enhanced-nutrient-reducing-onsite-sewage-treatment-and
  7. FDEP Frequently Asked Questions About the CCCL (updated April 2020)
    https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/CCCL-FrequentlyAskedQuestions-2020.pdf
  8. https://brevard.floridahealth.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/04/repairs-and-tank-abandonments.pdf ; https://floridadep.gov/water/onsite-sewage/content/onsite-sewage-faq-permitting ; https://floridadep.gov/water/onsite-sewage/content/permitting-enhanced-nutrient-reducing-onsite-sewage-treatment-and
    https://brevard.floridahealth.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/04/repairs-and-tank-abandonments.pdf ; https://floridadep.gov/water/onsite-sewage/content/onsite-sewage-faq-permitting ; https://floridadep.gov/water/onsite-sewage/content/permitting-enhanced-nutrient-reducing-onsite-sewage-treatment-and
  9. https://www.brevardfl.gov/docs/default-source/natural-resources/landscapinglandclearingaffidavit.pdf?sfvrsn=31d2b2c6_8 ; http://brevardcounty.elaws.us/code/coorbrcoflvoii_ch62_artxiii_div2_sec62-4337
    https://www.brevardfl.gov/docs/default-source/natural-resources/landscapinglandclearingaffidavit.pdf?sfvrsn=31d2b2c6_8 ; http://brevardcounty.elaws.us/code/coorbrcoflvoii_ch62_artxiii_div2_sec62-4337
  10. https://www.brevardfl.gov/HistoricalCommission
    https://www.brevardfl.gov/HistoricalCommission
  11. https://library.municode.com/fl/brevard_county/codes/code_of_ordinances
    https://library.municode.com/fl/brevard_county/codes/code_of_ordinances
  12. https://www.brevardfl.gov/PlanningAndDevelopment/BuildingPermits
    https://www.brevardfl.gov/PlanningAndDevelopment/BuildingPermits

† Read from a search engine's copy of the official page because the government site blocked direct access during our research. Treat these items as unconfirmed and check them with the office.

What we could not confirm in published sources

Ask the building department about these before you plan around them.

  • Residential demolition permit fee in unincorporated Brevard.
  • Building office street address and portal name/URL.
  • Whether the county requires utility disconnect letters (FPL, water, gas) before a demolition permit issues.
  • Whether Brevard County Code Chapter 58 (Historical Preservation) creates any demolition review for unincorporated properties; text not read.
  • Whether a stand-alone demolition seaward of the CCCL needs an FDEP permit or exemption determination.
How it works in Brevard County

7 steps, start to finish

  1. Site walk and quote

    We look at the house, the lot and the access, and price it.

  2. Asbestos survey and notice

    Survey before demolition and the state notice filed ahead of work.

  3. Utilities off

    Electric, gas and water disconnected and capped, with the letters the permit needs.

  4. Historic review if it applies

    In a historic district the board may want photos, history and proof you tried to save the house.

  5. Permit issued

    Pulled under our Florida contractor license.

  6. Down, out and graded

    Tear-down, haul-off, rough grade and silt fence.

  7. Closed out

    Final inspection, then the property appraiser is told the house is gone.

What's included

The scope, in writing

  • Demolition permit pulled under our Florida contractor license (CRC1334100)
  • Asbestos survey coordination and NESHAP notification
  • Electric, water and gas safe-capping and disconnect letters
  • Mechanical tear-down and complete debris haul-off
  • Rough site grading and silt fence installation
  • Property appraiser notice so the parcel is reassessed as vacant land
DELIVERABLE

What you receive

A cleared, rough-graded lot with a finaled demolition permit.

Build your quote

Your scope and estimated fee

Add-ons are optional. Third-party costs are never on this receipt: those are quoted first and paid directly to the provider.

Residential Demolition$12,000 to $24,000
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Every dollar you pay us comes back when we build.

When you build your home, ADU or garage with Brightview Homes, every dollar you paid Brightview for due diligence, entitlements and demolition coordination is credited back against your construction agreement. Pre-construction fees are credited in full against the construction contract price at signing.

  1. Applies to full-cycle building agreements (a home on your lot or custom home, a turnkey ADU, or a custom detached multi-car garage or workshop) with a contract value of $100,000 or more.
  2. Fees are earned as each filing, audit or field visit is completed and are not refundable. The credit is applied against the final construction draw or the pre-construction contract balance, never paid out in cash.
  3. Credits stay valid for 12 months from delivery of the completed work or permit closeout.

The credit covers Brightview's fees. Surveyor, engineer, attorney and government fees are paid directly to those providers and are not part of the credit.

Questions people actually ask

Straight answers

How much does a Residential Demolition cost in Brevard County?

It is quoted per job; most run $12,000 to $24,000 depending on square footage and material. Prices shown are Brightview's fee. Surveyor, engineer, attorney and government fees are quoted in writing before anything is ordered and paid by you directly to the provider, never marked up. If you go on to build with us, Brightview's fee is credited toward the construction agreement under the build-credit terms.

Who approves a Residential Demolition in Brevard County?

The Brevard County Building Code division (or the city building department) issues the demolition permit; the asbestos notice goes to the Florida DEP or its delegated local program.

How long does it take in Brevard County?

Typically 3 to 6 weeks including permit. The proposal gives a schedule for your parcel before you commit.

Is any of this free?

The property snapshot is free because it only reads public records. Every service on this menu is a paid, defined scope, and Brightview's fees are credited toward the construction agreement if you build with us.

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