Do Space Coast homes need to be tested for radon?

Florida requires a radon disclosure on every home sale contract in Brevard County, but it does not require testing. Radon is measured in picocuries per liter, and the EPA recommends fixing any home that tests at 4.0 …

Can you trim mangroves on a Space Coast waterfront property?

In Brevard County, Florida, you can trim mangroves yourself only when they sit in a riparian mangrove fringe, stand no more than 10 feet tall, and are never cut below 6 feet. Anything beyond that needs a …

Do I owe tangible personal property tax on a rental in Brevard County, FL?

Possibly. Furnishings and appliances you own inside a Space Coast rental property are taxable personal property in Florida. Most single-family landlords fall under the $25,000 exemption, but you have to file once to …

What are non-ad valorem assessments on a Brevard County, FL tax bill?

They are flat-rate charges for specific services like trash collection, fire protection, and stormwater. On a Brevard County tax notice they sit below a bold horizontal line, separate from your property taxes, and they are …

What is MIRA on Merritt Island, FL?

MIRA is the Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency, a Brevard County community redevelopment agency focused on the SR 520 and Courtenay Parkway commercial corridors. It is funded by tax increment revenue and does not add a fee to residential tax …

What is the Coastal Construction Control Line in Brevard County, FL?

The Coastal Construction Control Line is a state jurisdictional line along Brevard County's beaches. Build seaward of it on the Space Coast and you generally need a permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on …

How do you check for open or expired building permits on a Brevard County, FL home?

Search the property address in Brevard County's online permit system before you close. An open permit on a Space Coast home follows the property, not the seller, so it becomes your …

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Should Space Coast buyers check for Chinese drywall in Brevard County homes?

Yes. Homes built or renovated on the Space Coast during the mid-2000s boom can contain defective imported drywall, and Florida saw the highest share of complaints in the country.

Defective imported drywall, often called …

How are property taxes prorated at closing in Brevard County, FL?

Florida property taxes are paid in arrears, so at a Brevard County closing the seller credits the buyer for the taxes owed from January 1 to the closing date on a Space Coast home.

Property …