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Update to Building Code Compliance Section:

Attention Citizens, Builders and Contractors: Effective today, all Building Code Compliance complaints that our office receives will now be forwarded to dedicated staff within our Building Code Compliance Section. Due to the increase in number of complaints and an update to procedural changes within our Building Code Compliance section, our staff will now have an email address and phone number that the citizens and contractors of the City of Palm Bay can call to be able to conduct business. This will ensure that we continue to provide professional and timely resolution to all building issues or complaints received by the Building Department.

Moving forward please direct all Building Code Compliance concerns to email bcc@palmbayflorida.org or via phone at 321-726-2705.


Update to Florida Building Code:

Attention Builders and Contractors: Effective December 31, 2023, the Florida Building Commission will publish the new edition of the Florida Building Code to address conflicts within the code and update standards. All permit applications submitted on or after December 31, 2023 to the City’s Building Department must comply with the new provisions. For more information, visit www.pbfl.org/FBC


Update to Building Department Fee Schedule:

Resolution 2024-30 of the City of Palm Bay adopting rates, charges and fees for FY 2024-2025, Chapter 96, Florida Building Code, was approved by Council on October 1st, 2024. You can view the document at the following link: Resolution 2024-30.


COVID-19 Update:

The City of Palm Bay Building Department will no longer accept hard copy paper applications and documents. Please send submissions electronically using the new iMS system at https://ims.palmbayflorida.org.


The Building Department provides professional, courteous assistance during the construction process. Whether constructing a new commercial building or a single-family residence, our employees are here to assist you..


Permits Requiring Temporary Access to Melbourne-Tillman Canal ROW:  

Effective immediately, the City of Palm Bay Building Department will not issue permits that entail any temporary access of the property along the Melbourne-Tillman Canal, unless a permit has first been obtained by Melbourne-Tillman Water Control (MTWC) District. 

If property is adjacent to a Melbourne-Tillman water canal, a permit is required for temporary access of MTWC District's rights-of-way. For more information visit the Melbourne Tillman website. Please call (321) 723-7233  with any questions or concerns regarding MTWC permitting.


The Palm Bay Chapter 1 of the Florida Building Code, adopted December 31, 2023 can be viewed online at the Florida Building website or a copy can be requested by emailing the Building Department at permitinfo@palmbayflorida.org.

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John Pearson, Chief Building Official

190 Malabar Road, Suite 105
Palm Bay, FL 32907
Phone: (321) 953-8924
Fax: (321) 953-8925
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