City of Melbourne

Melbourne's Building Section FAQ states the 2023 Florida Building Code requires a building permit before construction, alterations, repairs, and relocations.

Note: Applicants should confirm Florida Building Code exemptions with the Building Section before starting work.

Building code

Florida Building Code, Eighth Edition (2023), including the 2020 National Electrical Code (effective January 1, 2024)

Contractor requirements

The city requires applicants to hold the licenses required for permit activity in Melbourne and recognizes the Florida private provider process under section 553.791.

1. 01
   Confirm the property is inside Melbourne city limits and identify any planning, zoning, or floodplain issues before filing.
2. 02
   Submit the permit application and plans through Melbourne's EnerGov self-service system or through the Building Section workflow.
3. 03
   Respond to plan review comments and provide any additional materials the Building Section requests.
4. 04
   Pay permit, plan review, and any related trade or life-safety fees before issuance.
5. 05
   Schedule required inspections and obtain final approval before occupancy or use.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective July 1, 2025) before budgeting.

• EnerGov workflow (online)

Inspection hours

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Time windows

Inspectors are generally available for phone calls from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.