Can you request a vacation house check from the Brevard County Sheriff's Office?
Yes. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office accepts vacation house check requests through your local precinct, and the request must be received at least five days before you leave.
Plenty of Space Coast homeowners split the year between Brevard County and somewhere else, and many more simply travel for a week or two. An empty house is a small worry that is easy to reduce with one form.
This post covers what the Sheriff's Office says about its house check program, how to submit a request, and what the page does and does not tell you. Contact your precinct directly to confirm current details.
What Is a Vacation House Check?
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office explains that when you submit a request, deputies in your area are notified and a protocol is followed so that a patrol of your residence is regularly conducted while you are away. It is a check on the outside of the property while you travel, not a substitute for a caretaker, a property manager, or an insurance conversation.
How Do You Request a House Check in Brevard County?
- Download the written request form from the Sheriff's Office house check page.
- Complete it with your travel dates and details.
- Submit it to your precinct by email, fax, or in person, or contact the precinct by phone.
- Make sure the precinct receives it at least five days before your departure date.
The Sheriff's Office is firm on timing: your request must be received at least five days prior to your departure date. A request sent the night before a flight does not meet that requirement.
Which Precinct Do You Call?
The Sheriff's Office lists five precinct contacts for house check requests. Confirm which precinct covers your address before you submit.
| Precinct | Phone |
|---|---|
| North | 321-264-5208 |
| Canaveral | 321-868-1113 |
| East | 321-454-6652 |
| West | 321-633-2123 |
| South | 321-253-6658 |
Whether your home is in Melbourne, Viera, Titusville, Cocoa, or Merritt Island, the precinct that serves your address handles the request. Ask when you call.
What Does the Page Not Say?
The house check page does not state whether there is a fee, and it does not spell out eligibility rules or how long an absence must be. Rather than guess, ask the precinct these questions when you submit your form.
- Is there any cost for the service?
- Are there eligibility rules for my address?
- What should I do if my travel dates change?
- Should I list a local contact who can reach the house?
Other Steps Before You Leave a Space Coast Home
A house check pairs well with a few other steps. Register your contact information with AlertBrevard so you hear about county emergencies while you are away, and give a trusted local contact your travel dates. Brevard County notes that alerts should not be your only source of emergency information, so build a plan that includes a person who can look in on the property.
If you own a second home in Brevard County, decide before you leave who will handle a storm warning, a water leak, or a delivery problem. A neighbor, family member, or professional can fill that role.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead do I need to request a house check in Brevard County?
The Sheriff's Office says the request must be received at least five days before your departure date.
How do I submit the request?
Use the written request form from the Sheriff's Office website and send it to your precinct by email, fax, or in person. You can also contact the precinct by phone.
Does the Sheriff's Office guarantee a check every day?
The page says a patrol of your residence will be regularly conducted while you are away. It does not describe a set schedule, so ask your precinct what to expect.
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Leaving a Space Coast home for a while should not keep you up at night. My partner Nichole and I got your back. Reach out anytime at (321) 212-7676 or www.livingspacecoast.com.
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