The City of Cocoa is now offering same day and over the counter permitting options every Wednesday from 8-11am. Also, coming in early Spring, the City will begin to offer online permitting services to make the permitting process with the City easier and more convenient for our residents and business owners. Same day and over the counter permitting will take place on Wednesdays from 8-11 am with complete permit applications submitted. Applications will be reviewed and issued before 4:30 pm that same day. Residential projects that are eligible for same day permitting include shutters (nonelectric), irrigation, sheds (without power or plumbing), screened enclosures, generators, foundation stabilizers, window/door replacement (size for size), above ground pools, and fences. Over the counter permitting for residential structures and single family townhomes will be eligible for replacing existing equipment (mechanical units, water heaters, HVAC, etc.), reroofs, and minor electrical, plumbing andmechanical repairs. Permits can be submitted by email to buildingdept@cocoafl.org or in person at 65 Stone Street.
Online permitting will be coming by early Spring 2021. This will offer our residents and business owners the ease and convenience of obtaining permits online for things such as residential demolition, fence, generator, HVAC change out, pool, pool resurface, and reroof.
The City of Cocoa's building and permitting division can be reached online or by calling (321) 433-8501.