Government and community in Melbourne, FL

Brevard County Building Code is a part of Brevard County Government and works for the safety, health and general welfare of the citizens of the county. The department implements the building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes state and local codes and standards. It maintains a building permit office that issues authorization for building contracts, environmental health projects, zoning and lot drainage, and landscaping, land clearing and public works. Building Code also issues permits for special events and outdoor activities in the unincorporated areas of Brevard County.

Brevard County Property Appraiser is an independently elected official whose duties are prescribed by the Florida law. The appraiser provides valuations of property at the lowest cost to taxpayers of Brevard County in Florida. The office of the property appraiser is not controlled by the county commission or any other taxing authority that sets tax rates and annual budgets. Its operation is regulated by the Florida Department of Revenue. The property appraiser sends a Truth in Millage notice to all property owners as required by law that tells the taxable value of property and provides information on proposed millage rates and taxes as estimated by each Brevard County taxing authority. It also tells when and where the authorities will hold public meetings to discuss tentative budgets and set final tax millage rates. Brevard County Property Appraiser s office is located in Melbourne, Fla.