How does a tax deed auction work in Brevard County, Florida?

The Brevard County Clerk of the Court sells tax deed properties at online auction after a tax certificate holder applies. Winning bidders on the Space Coast owe a deposit immediately and the balance by noon the …

Does my Space Coast home need a hurricane rated garage door?

If the Brevard County property sits in the wind-borne debris region, the Florida Building Code requires the garage door to be impact resistant or protected. Outside that region, an upgraded door is optional but still the …

Does the Space Coast have natural gas, or is it all propane?

Both. Florida City Gas distributes piped natural gas in parts of Brevard County, and homes outside those lines run on delivered propane. Which one your Space Coast house has depends on the street, not the …

Why do new Space Coast neighborhoods have cluster mailboxes instead of a mailbox at the curb?

Centralized delivery is the Postal Service's stated preference for new addresses, so most new Brevard County subdivisions get a shared cluster box unit. Curbside delivery in a new Space Coast neighborhood …

What are the most expensive neighborhoods on Merritt Island?

Honeymoon Hill, Paradise Point, Sanders Subdivision, J W Stewarts and Harbor Point sit at the top of Merritt Island, with typical values from about $1.5 million to $2.7 million and direct frontage on the Indian or Banana River.

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Can you get a mortgage on the Space Coast if you are self-employed?

Yes. Lenders in Brevard County generally want two years of personal and business tax returns from a self-employed buyer, though one year can work when you have a documented history in the same line …

Can you build on a Brevard County lot with wetlands on it?

Sometimes, but not freely. Filling or building in wetlands anywhere in Brevard County requires an environmental resource permit, and a recorded conservation easement is perpetual and cannot be removed by a new owner.

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Can you buy a duplex with a low down payment in Brevard County, FL?

Yes. If you live in one unit, FHA allows two-to-four unit purchases up to $693,050 for a duplex in Brevard County in 2026, and Fannie Mae allows up to 95% financing on owner-occupied …

How old is too old for an air conditioner on a Brevard County home?

On Florida's Space Coast, an air conditioner past roughly 12 to 15 years is near the end of its useful life, and anything still running R-22 refrigerant is expensive to repair because R-22 …

Can you finance repairs into a mortgage on the Space Coast?

Yes. FHA 203(k) and Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation loans let Brevard County buyers roll repair costs into the purchase mortgage, with the Limited 203(k) capped at $75,000 in rehabilitation costs.

Some of the best-located houses …