The 6th Avenue boat ramp is currently closed due to ramp washout from the recent storm and flooding. For your safety, please avoid the area.
The Town's Recreational Beach Fire Program is temporarily suspended in light of ongoing beach erosion and unfavorable coastal conditions. Once ocean conditions improve and the elevated surf subsides, we will reassess the condition of our beaches to determine whether sufficient beach area remains to safely accommodate recreational fires.
Published on November 13, 2026
Per FS 553.79(1)(g), the Melbourne Beach Building Department shall exempt an owner of a single-family dwelling or the owner’s contractor from the requirement to obtain a building permit to perform any work valued at less than $7,500 on the owner’s property.
To qualify for the exemption, the owner or owner’s contractor must submit a written request for exemption to the building department along with a copy of the contract and other documentation demonstrating the nature and the value of the work to be performed.
If work has been started or completed without exemption approval, the owner or the owner’s contractor forfeits the right to request exemption under FS 553.79(1)(g) and must apply for a permit.