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Cocoa council approves changes to building permit fee schedule effective Jan. 1, 2026
Summary
Council approved Resolution 2025-088 updating building permit fees to capture plan-review and consultant costs (plan review $150, floodplain review $150) while keeping base valuation fees unchanged ($75 residential, $100 commercial); council said changes align Cocoa with neighboring jurisdictions.
The City of Cocoa council approved Resolution 2025‑088 on Nov. 18 to amend the city’s building‑permit fee schedule, with changes to plan‑review, floodplain review, reinspection and change‑of‑contractor fees to better capture consultant review costs and improve accountability.
A city presenter identified in the meeting as Ms. Newton explained the changes and said the city is not altering the base…
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