Search Brevard County Building Permits, Status and Inspection Results
The Brevard County building permit search lets homeowners, buyers, contractors and property professionals review county permit records, application status, inspections and many related documents online. For permits from 2003 to the present, Brevard County directs users to Brevard’s Advanced Service Site (BASS). A separate county search is available for building permits from 1990 through 2002.
Use BASS to search county building permit records, status, conditions and inspections.
Use Brevard County’s separate Legacy Permit Search.
Public permit information can be searched in BASS without creating an account.
How to Search a Brevard County Building Permit
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Confirm the property is under Brevard County jurisdiction.
Search the property through the Brevard County Property Appraiser and review the taxing district. If the property is inside an incorporated municipality, that city may maintain the permit record instead of the County. -
Choose the correct permit-record system.
Use BASS for permits from 2003 forward. Use the Legacy Permit Search for county building permits dated 1990–2002. -
Select the Building search in BASS.
You can search publicly available records without signing in. Registration is needed for functions such as scheduling inspections. -
Enter the permit number or property information.
A permit number is normally the fastest search. For an address search, Brevard County recommends entering less information rather than more. -
Open the matching record.
Review the permit type, record status, processing information, conditions, inspection activity and available attachments. -
Check the Inspections area when construction activity matters.
Open the permit record and select its inspection information to review scheduled inspections and available results.
What Information Can You Find in BASS?
Brevard County’s published BASS guidance separates public functions from account-only functions. For a normal permit lookup, you generally do not need to register.
| User type | Available functions |
|---|---|
| Public / non-registered user | Search building, development and enforcement records; review processing status and inspections; view many attachments; access available record information. |
| Registered user | Public-search functions plus online inspection scheduling, rescheduling and cancellation where available. |
| Registered licensed contractor approved by the County | Eligible permit applications, document upload/download, inspection scheduling, online payments, receipts and other account-specific functions. |
BASS documentation also identifies printable items such as building permits, record-detail reports and available Certificates of Completion or Occupancy. What appears for a particular property depends on the record, date and County system.
How to Check Brevard County Permit Status
If you already have a permit or application number, search that number directly in BASS. Open the record and review the available status, conditions, review information and inspections.
| What you are trying to learn | Where to look |
|---|---|
| Whether the permit has been issued | Open the permit record and review the current record status. |
| Why the application is not moving forward | Check processing status, conditions, review comments and requested documents. |
| Whether an inspection passed | Open the record, then review the Inspections section and result comments. |
| Whether a condition is blocking an inspection | Review record conditions. For example, the County notes that an outstanding Notice of Commencement condition can prevent some inspection actions. |
| Whether final approval is available | Review final inspection activity and any available Certificate of Completion or Occupancy information. |
How to Find and Schedule Building Inspections
Check inspection results without signing in
For an existing permit, open BASS, search for the record, select the permit and review its Inspections information. Public users can view available inspection scheduling information and results without registering.
Schedule an inspection
Inspection scheduling requires a registered BASS user account. Brevard County’s published instructions use this workflow:
- Sign in to your BASS account.
- Open the applicable permit record.
- Select Record Info.
- Select Inspections.
- Choose Schedule an Inspection.
- Select the required inspection type.
- Choose an available date and the displayed time option.
- Verify the property address and inspection contact.
- Add useful site notes, but do not enter confidential information because comments may be publicly viewable.
- Submit the request and confirm that the inspection appears on the permit record.
Brevard’s BASS FAQ states that the scheduling cutoff for next-business-day inspections is 4:00 PM. Availability can still depend on the permit, inspection type, holidays and operational conditions.
Virtual inspections through VuSpex
Brevard County also offers eligible virtual inspections through VuSpex. The County currently lists options including drywall, electrical final, fence, footing, insulation, mechanical final, monolithic slab and residential plumbing underground.
Before submitting a virtual inspection, verify in BASS that the permit status is Issued and that no inspection-blocking condition is present. The County specifically warns that conditions such as an unresolved NOC requirement can prevent a virtual inspection submission.
View Brevard County virtual inspection instructions ↗How to Find Older Brevard County Building Permits
| Permit period | Where to search | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 2003–present | BASS / Citizen Access | Search by permit number or available property information. |
| 1990–2002 | Brevard County Legacy Permit Search | Use the separate historical building-permit system. |
| Record not found online | Building Permits / public records process | Confirm jurisdiction, address spelling and permit date before requesting assistance. |
Brevard County states that its online permit-search resources cover building permits from 1990 to the present. If you need an older file, a document not displayed online, archived plans or another record, contact the responsible department or use the County’s public-records process.
Brevard County Public Records Request ↗Make Sure Brevard County Is the Correct Permitting Authority
This is one of the most important steps in a Brevard permit search. County systems provide information where Brevard County has jurisdiction; municipalities maintain their own records.
To check the property:
- Open the Brevard County Property Appraiser Property Search.
- Search by site address, owner, account number or parcel ID.
- Open the property record.
- Review the Taxing District, which the County identifies as a way to determine jurisdiction.
- If a municipality is shown, check that municipality’s building department before assuming BASS has the complete permit history.
Permit Search Not Working? Try These Fixes
| Problem | Practical fix |
|---|---|
| No address results | Enter only the street number and first few letters of the street name. Remove direction, street type, city and ZIP. |
| Property exists but no county permits appear | Check the Property Appraiser taxing district. The property may be within a municipality that maintains separate records. |
| Searching for a permit from before 2003 | Use the separate Legacy Permit Search for 1990–2002 records. |
| New address is missing | Verify the official site address with the Property Appraiser. New addresses may not yet appear in all County databases. |
| Permit number returns nothing | Check for typing errors and confirm that the permit was issued by Brevard County rather than a city. |
| Inspection cannot be scheduled | Confirm the permit is issued, you are logged into a registered BASS account and no blocking condition remains. |
| Document or plan is not available online | Contact Building Permits or use the applicable public-records request process. |
BASS, Permit Assist and the Permit Search: What Is the Difference?
Use it to search and track building permits, check inspections and perform account-based permit actions.
Use Brevard County’s newer guidance platform to explore permit requirements, zoning considerations and fees for a proposed project.
Use it for Brevard County building-permit records from 1990 through 2002.
If your goal is to determine whether an existing property has a permit, start with BASS or the legacy search. If your goal is to understand what a new project will require, Permit Assist and the County’s permit-type pages may be more useful.
Records to Review Before Buying or Renovating a Property
If you are researching a property rather than checking one active application, do not stop after finding a permit number. Review the available record for:
- Permit type and description of work.
- Application and issuance status.
- Conditions or unresolved requirements.
- Inspection history and result comments.
- Final inspection status.
- Available Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Occupancy information.
- Attachments or approved documents that are publicly accessible.
A missing online record does not prove that work was unpermitted. Older files, municipal permits, confidential records or records not migrated into the online system may require additional research.
Brevard County Building Permit Contact Information
| Department | Brevard County Planning and Development — Building Permits |
|---|---|
| Building Permit Phone | (321) 633-2187 |
| Office | 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940 |
| Official Permit Search | Brevard County Permit Search |
| BASS | Brevard’s Advanced Service Site |
Related Permit and Inspection Guides
If you work with permits in more than one jurisdiction, these USBuilding.org guides explain similar record, application and inspection processes:
Official Brevard County Permit Resources
Brevard County Building Permit Search FAQs
1. How do I search for a Brevard County building permit?
Use Brevard’s Advanced Service Site (BASS) for permits from 2003 to the present. Select the Building search and enter a permit number or available property information. Public permit searches do not require a BASS account.
2. Can I search Brevard County permits by address?
Yes. Brevard County recommends a simple address search: enter the street number and the first few letters of the street name. Avoid adding the direction, street type, city or ZIP unless necessary.
3. Do I need a BASS account to view permit records?
No. Non-registered users can search available building records and review permit status, inspections and other public record information. An account is required for functions such as scheduling inspections.
4. How far back do Brevard County building permit records go online?
The County provides online building-permit search resources from 1990 to the present. Use BASS for 2003 forward and the separate Legacy Permit Search for 1990–2002.
5. How do I check whether a Brevard County permit passed inspection?
Search the permit in BASS, open its record and review the Inspections section. Available inspection status, result information and comments can be displayed there.
6. Why can’t I find a property in the Brevard County permit search?
The search may be too specific, the address may be new, the permit may be older than the BASS database, or the property may be inside a municipality that maintains its own permit records. Verify the address and taxing district with the Brevard County Property Appraiser.
7. How can I tell whether a property is in unincorporated Brevard County?
Search the property on the Brevard County Property Appraiser website and review its Taxing District. The County identifies this information as a way to determine the applicable jurisdiction.
8. Can I schedule an inspection through BASS?
Yes. Registered users can open the applicable permit, select Record Info, choose Inspections and use the scheduling option. Brevard’s published BASS guidance lists a 4:00 PM cutoff for next-business-day inspection requests.
9. What should I do if an old permit or plan is not available online?
First confirm the correct jurisdiction and search the appropriate date-based system. If the document still cannot be located, contact Brevard County Building Permits or use the County public-records process for records maintained by the applicable department.
10. What is the difference between BASS and Brevard County Permit Assist?
BASS is the main system for searching and tracking county permit records and managing inspections and account-based permit actions. Permit Assist is intended to help users explore permit requirements, zoning considerations and fees before or during project planning.
Information reviewed October 19, 2026. Permit systems, department procedures and online record availability can change. USBuilding.org is an independent informational resource and is not operated by or affiliated with Brevard County government.