What happens if you buy a Space Coast home with an open permit?

Florida law protects arms-length buyers. Under Florida Statute 553.79, a local building department in Brevard County cannot deny you a permit, cite you, or fine you solely because a previous owner left a permit …

Who picks up trash and recycling on Florida's Space Coast?

It depends on whether your Brevard County address is inside city limits. Unincorporated areas like Merritt Island, Viera, and Suntree are served through Brevard County's contract with Waste Management, while each incorporated city on the Space Coast …

Most Space Coast sellers start in the wrong place. They start with paint colors and mulch, and they spend three weekends on curb appeal while a 24-year-old shingle roof sits quietly overhead waiting to blow up their contract on day 31.

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Titusville is the town most retirees find third. They start on the beachside, price themselves out, drift toward Viera, and then somebody mentions north Brevard. A week later they are standing in Space View Park watching a rocket climb over the Indian River and doing math that finally works.

How much aircraft noise should you expect near Melbourne Orlando International Airport?

MLB in Melbourne, Florida runs about 93 percent general aviation traffic, not airliners. The FAA has approved noise studies for the airport, but the contour maps are not published online, so Brevard County buyers should …

How should you hold title to a Space Coast home in Florida?

Florida recognizes tenancy in common, joint tenancy with right of survivorship, and tenancy by the entirety for married couples. In Brevard County, the vesting language on your deed affects survivorship, creditor exposure, and your homestead …

What is a CLUE report, and why does it matter when buying a Space Coast home?

A CLUE report is a seven-year insurance claim history tied to a property address. On the Space Coast, a home's past claims can affect whether a Brevard County, Florida buyer can …

How does beach renourishment work in Brevard County, Florida?

Brevard County's beaches are restored through a federal shore protection project run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with Brevard County as local sponsor, split into the North, Mid, and South Reaches plus a county-run South Beaches …

What do Brevard County zoning codes like RU-1-13, EU, and AU actually mean?

In unincorporated Brevard County, Florida, RU-1-13 is single-family residential with a 7,500 square foot minimum lot, EU is estate residential on 15,000 square feet, and AU is agricultural residential on 2.5 acres.

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Viera, Florida is one of the most searched-for places in Brevard County right now, and for good reason. It's a master-planned community that looks and feels like nothing else on the Space Coast. Before you pack your bags, sign a contract, or lock in a build slot on …