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Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Titusville, Florida

Titusville, Florida, in Brevard County, adopts its own zoning in Chapter 28 of its Land Development Regulations1, and its Building Department handles building permits under the Florida Building Code23. Septic permits come from the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County4. Living in a trailer or mobile home on a lot inside the city is not allowed outside a licensed trailer park5.

At a glance

Building permit
Issued by the City of Titusville Building Department, under the Florida Building Code23
Zoning
City zoning (Chapter 28 of the Land Development Regulations), with named districts such as RE, RR, R-1A and R-1B16
Septic
Florida Department of Health in Brevard County issues septic permits4
RV living
Not allowed on a lot outside a licensed trailer park5
Tiny homes
Only on foundations in R-2, R-3, UMU, RMH-1 and RMH-2 with master plan approval7
Owner-builder
Florida allows owners to act as their own contractor on a one- or two-family home they will occupy8
Wells
Well permits go through the Brevard health department and the St. Johns River Water Management District9

Who to call

Building permits

City of Titusville Building Department

Building permit plan review, permitting and inspections inside Titusville city limits

321-567-3760

[email protected]

555 S Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL 32796

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Zoning

City of Titusville Planning Department

Zoning interpretations, site plan review and the Land Development Regulations inside Titusville

Septic permits

Florida Department of Health in Brevard County – Environmental Health Services

Septic (OSTDS) construction, repair, modification and abandonment permits and inspections for Brevard County

321-633-2100

[email protected]

Well permits

Florida Department of Health in Brevard County – Well Construction

Private well construction and abandonment permits for Brevard County

321-633-2100

[email protected]

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 16, 2026.

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Does Titusville, Florida have zoning, and what does it mean for lot size and setbacks?

Yes. Titusville adopts its own zoning in Chapter 28 of its Land Development Regulations, and the rules apply to land inside city limits only1. The city publishes named districts including RE, RR, R-1A, R-1B, R-1C, R-2 and R-36. Dimensions depend on the district, so check the parcel's district before you buy.

In the Residential Estate (RE) district, lots need at least 43,560 square feet and 125 feet of width10, homes need at least 2,000 square feet of floor area11, and the front setback is 35 feet12.

In Rural Residential (RR), lots need at least 21,780 square feet13, and homes need at least 1,200 square feet14.

In R-1B, lots need at least 7,500 square feet15, with a 25-foot front setback16. R-1A requires 10,000 square feet17. The Planning Department interprets the zoning rules18.

Do you need a building permit in Titusville, and who issues it?

Yes. Construction inside Titusville falls under the Florida Building Code, which the city has adopted2. The City of Titusville Building Department handles plan reviews, permitting and inspections inside the city3. The county's Building Permits office serves unincorporated Brevard County, not city lots, so do not start there.

Expect a certificate of occupancy for a new dwelling, with a $75.00 fee per dwelling or condo unit, paid at permit issuance19. The city's fee schedule bases permit fees on the actual construction cost, and the first fee tier, for a valuation of $0 to $1,000, is $8020. Florida's owner-builder exemption lets an owner act as their own contractor on a one- or two-family home the owner will occupy, with direct onsite supervision8. We could not confirm whether the city adds its own owner-builder steps, so ask the Building Department.

How do septic permits work inside Titusville?

Septic permits for Brevard County, including addresses inside Titusville, are handled by the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County rather than by the city4. Florida requires a construction permit before an onsite sewage system is installed, replaced, repaired or modified, and a site evaluation decides what system suits the lot21. To apply or book an inspection, email the health department's septic desk22.

Soils matter in Brevard County: USDA rates 0% of the county's soils as not limited for a conventional drain field, so expect a site evaluation and often an engineered system23. If a public sewer is available, state law can require a working septic system to connect within 365 days of written notice24. We could not confirm which Titusville streets have city sewer, so ask the Building Department before buying a lot.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home in Titusville?

RVs and trailers: no, not on an ordinary lot. Titusville's code says a trailer or mobile home may not be used as a dwelling on any lot other than a licensed and approved trailer park5. Camping on private property requires owning the land or the owner's permission25.

Tiny homes: limited. Tiny houses on foundations are allowed only in R-2, R-3, UMU, RMH-1 and RMH-2, with master plan approval, and they must have 350 to 600 square feet of living space and a water and sewer connection7. Tiny houses on wheels are a conditional use in RMH-2 only7.

Accessory dwellings: one accessory dwelling unit per lot is permitted in certain districts, between 300 and 950 square feet, and a mobile home or RV cannot serve as one26. Manufactured homes are limited to the RMH districts and licensed parks27.

Building a home in Titusville: the steps, in order

  1. Confirm the parcel's zoning district with the Planning Department, then check lot size, setbacks and minimum home size for that district18.
  2. Ask the health department for a septic site evaluation, or confirm sewer service with the city22.
  3. Register for the city's online permit portal, then submit plans to the Building Department3.
  4. Pay the permit fees, which are based on construction cost20.
  5. Pass inspections, then obtain a certificate of occupancy19.
  6. If you want a well, a licensed water well contractor files the application28.

What stays with Brevard County, and what to check before you buy

Septic and well permits stay with the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County, even inside city limits49. The county's own building and zoning rules cover unincorporated land only; for land outside city limits, see the Brevard County page.

County-level context: the typical home value is $344,48129, the effective property tax rate is 0.7%30, and a typical home insurance premium is $3,277 a year31. We could not confirm the city's flood-zone, driveway, well or short-term rental rules; ask the Building Department.

Watch-outs

  • Brevard County's building and zoning offices serve unincorporated land, not Titusville lots, so a call to the county planning counter about a city address reaches the wrong office32.
  • Titusville bars using a trailer or mobile home as a dwelling outside a licensed trailer park, so an RV is not a place to live while you build5.
  • We could not confirm city rules on building inspections beyond the Florida Building Code, owner-builders, wells, agricultural buildings or short-term rentals; ask the Building Department on 321-567-37603.

Sources

  1. Titusville LDR Sec. 28-301 Residential Estate (RE) (Titusville), quoted and re-checked
  2. Titusville Code Sec. 6-101 Building code adopted (Titusville), quoted and re-checked
  3. City of Titusville Building Department (titusville.com)
  4. Onsite Sewage Disposal, quoted and re-checked
  5. Titusville Code Sec. 20-58 Miscellaneous parking regulation (Titusville), quoted and re-checked
  6. Titusville LDR Sec. 28-304 Single-Family Medium Density (R-1B) (Titusville), quoted and re-checked
  7. Titusville LDR Sec. 28-80.5 Tiny house (Titusville), quoted and re-checked
  8. 2026 Florida Statutes § 489.103, Exemptions (Florida statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  9. Well Construction, quoted and re-checked
  10. Titusville LDR Sec. 28-301 Residential Estate (RE) (Titusville), quoted and re-checked
  11. Titusville LDR Sec. 28-301 Residential Estate (RE) (Titusville), quoted and re-checked
  12. Titusville LDR Sec. 28-301 Residential Estate (RE) (Titusville), quoted and re-checked
  13. Titusville LDR Sec. 28-302 Rural Residential (RR) (Titusville), quoted and re-checked
  14. Titusville LDR Sec. 28-302 Rural Residential (RR) (Titusville), quoted and re-checked
  15. Titusville LDR Sec. 28-304 Single-Family Medium Density (R-1B) (Titusville), quoted and re-checked
  16. Titusville LDR Sec. 28-304 Single-Family Medium Density (R-1B) (Titusville), quoted and re-checked
  17. Titusville LDR Sec. 28-303 Single-Family Low Density (R-1A) (Titusville), quoted and re-checked
  18. City of Titusville Planning Department (titusville.com)
  19. Titusville Code Sec. 6A-1 Building inspection and permit fees (Titusville), quoted and re-checked
  20. Titusville Code Sec. 6A-1 Building inspection and permit fees (Titusville), quoted and re-checked
  21. OSTDS Construction Application (Florida statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  22. Florida Department of Health in Brevard County – Environmental Health Services (brevard.floridahealth.gov)
  23. Share of soils USDA rates "not limited" for a conventional septic drain field (SSURGO). A strict rating: the median county is about 6% and a tenth of counties are 0%, so a low figure means most lots need a site evaluation or an engineered system, not that septic is impossible. Cite it only with that caveat: Bolthole Index county data
  24. flsenate.gov (Florida statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  25. Titusville Code Sec. 12-26 Camping; exceptions (Titusville), quoted and re-checked
  26. Titusville LDR Sec. 28-351 Accessory dwelling unit (Titusville), quoted and re-checked
  27. Titusville Code Sec. 20-58 Miscellaneous parking regulation (Titusville), quoted and re-checked
  28. Florida Department of Health in Brevard County – Well Construction (brevard.floridahealth.gov)
  29. Typical home value (Zillow): Bolthole Index county data
  30. Effective property tax rate: Bolthole Index county data
  31. Typical home insurance premium: Bolthole Index county data
  32. Planning and Zoning, quoted and re-checked

Written October 16, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

Answers from the rulebook for Titusville

Titusville’s own rules

  • Building code adoptedAdopted

    Construction inside Titusville city

    • Adopts the latest publication of the Florida Building Code as it may change from time to time
    • Where the code conflicts with Chapter 6, Chapter 6 prevails
    “The latest publication of the Florida Building Code, as it may change from time to time”
  • Certificate of occupancyRequired

    New dwellings inside Titusville city

    • Fee $75.00 per dwelling/condo unit, $150.00 others, paid at permit issuance

    certificate of occupancy fee per dwelling: 75 USD

    “certificate of occupancy per dwelling/condo unit certificate of occupancy all others (including apartment buildings) $75.00 $150.00”
  • Local zoningPresent

    Land inside Titusville city limits; city adopts Chapter 28 Zoning of its Land Development Regulations with named districts

    “The Residential Estate (RE) district is intended to provide for low-density large lot estate type development of one (1) acre or larger in size.”
  • Zoning districtsPublished

    Zoning districts inside Titusville city (RE, RR, R-1A, R-1B, R-1C, R-2, R-3, RMH-1, RMH-2, RHP and others)

    “The Single-Family Medium Density (R-1B) district is designed as a district for the principal use of medium-density single-family dwellings.”
  • Minimum dwelling sizeDistrict specific (with conditions)

    R-1A Single-Family Low Density district inside Titusville city

    floor area per dwelling unit: >= 1200 sq ft

    “Floor area per dwelling unit, minimum (sq. ft.) 1,200”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic
  • Minimum lot sizeDistrict specific (with conditions)

    R-1A district inside Titusville city

    lot area: >= 10000 sq ft · lot width: >= 100 ft

    “Lot area, minimum (sq. ft.) 10,000 Lot width, minimum (ft.) 100”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic
  • SetbacksDistrict specific (with conditions)

    R-1A district inside Titusville city

    front yard: >= 30 ft · side corner yard: >= 25 ft · interior side yard: >= 15 ft · rear yard: >= 25 ft

    “Front yard setback, minimum (ft.) 30 Side corner yard setback, minimum (ft.) 25 Interior side yard setback, minimum (ft.) 15 Rear yard setback, minimum (ft.) 25”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • District specific (with conditions) — R-1B district inside Titusville city
      “Front yard setback, minimum (ft.) 25 Side corner yard setback, minimum (ft.) 20 Interior side yard setback, minimum (ft.) 10 Rear yard setback, minimum (ft.) 25”
    • District specific (with conditions) — RR Rural Residential district inside Titusville city
      “Front yard setback, minimum (ft.) 30 Side corner yard setback, minimum (ft.) 25 Interior side yard setback, minimum (ft.) 15 Rear yard setback, minimum (ft.) 30”
    • District specific (with conditions) — RE Residential Estate district inside Titusville city
      “Front yard setback, minimum (ft.) 35 Side corner yard setback, minimum (ft.) 35 Interior side yard setback, minimum (ft.) 20 Rear yard setback, minimum (ft.) 30”
  • Lot coverageSpecified

    R-1A district inside Titusville city

    • Lot coverage maximum is listed as NA; the limit is a building coverage maximum

    building coverage: <= 35 % of lot area

    “Building coverage, maximum (% of lot area) 35 Lot coverage, maximum (% of lot area) NA”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
  • Building heightDistrict specific (with conditions)

    R-1A district inside Titusville city

    maximum height: <= 35 ft

    “Lot coverage, maximum (% of lot area) NA Height, maximum (ft.) 35”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
  • Living in an RVProhibited

    Living in a travel trailer, RV or mobile home on a lot inside Titusville city outside a licensed trailer park

    • Travel trailer parks are conditional uses with public hearings in RMH-2 and Tourist districts
    • Trailers may be parked on residential lots behind the front building line, but self-propelled mobile homes may not be used as a living unit when parked in a residential district
    • Camp sites in mobile home parks limited to 30 days

    stay in mobile home park camp site: <= 30 days

    “The use of a trailer or mobile home as a dwelling or living unit on any lot, other than a licensed and approved trailer park shall not be permitted within the city.”
  • Camping on your landLimited

    Camping inside Titusville city

    • Camping on public property prohibited except as authorized
    • Camping on private property requires ownership or owner's permission
    “No person shall camp on private property, in vacant lots, or under any bridge or structure without owning such or without permission of the owner or person entitled to the possession of such.”
  • Tiny homesLimited

    Tiny houses on foundations inside Titusville city (R-2, R-3, UMU, RMH-1, RMH-2 only)

    • Requires public hearings and master plan approval
    • Cottage home development on minimum two-acre site with at least 5 units
    • Permanent foundation, not on wheels; 350-600 sq ft living space
    • Water and sewer connection required
    • Tiny houses on wheels only as conditional use in RMH-2 with engineer-sealed anchoring

    living space minimum: >= 350 sq ft · living space maximum: <= 600 sq ft

    “Tiny houses are permitted in the R-2, R-3, UMU, RMH-1, and RMH-2 zoning districts with the approval of a master plan”
  • Manufactured homesLimited

    Mobile and manufactured homes inside Titusville city

    • Trailer or mobile home as dwelling not permitted outside a licensed and approved trailer park
    • Manufactured home districts RMH-1 and RMH-2 exist
    • In flood hazard areas, installation by licensed installer on permanent reinforced foundation, elevated
    “The use of a trailer or mobile home as a dwelling or living unit on any lot, other than a licensed and approved trailer park shall not be permitted within the city.”
  • Accessory dwellingsLimited

    Accessory dwelling units in RE, RR, R-1A, R-1B, R-1C, RHP and certain other districts inside Titusville city

    • Only accessory to a single-family dwelling on the same lot
    • One per lot
    • Mobile home or RV may not be used as ADU
    • Not over 35 percent of primary dwelling floor area
    • One additional parking space unless waived

    ADU floor area minimum: >= 300 sq ft · ADU floor area maximum: <= 950 sq ft

    “Not more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit per lot is permitted.”
  • Permit feesPublished

    Building permit fees inside Titusville city

    • Plan review fee is 50 percent of building permit fee, with listed exemptions
    • State fee 2.5 percent on building permits, minimum $4.00
    • Re-inspection fee $100.00
    • Certificate of occupancy $75.00 per dwelling unit

    fee for valuation $0 to $1,000: 80 USD

    “Permit fees shall be based upon the actual construction cost provided by the applicant.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Titusville or Brevard County directly.

  • Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder inside Titusville city
  • Inspections — Building inspections inside Titusville city
  • Who permits septic — Septic systems inside Titusville city
  • Septic permit — Septic permits inside Titusville city
  • Septic inspection — Septic inspection inside Titusville city
5 more unanswered
  • Off-grid sanitation
  • Well permit
  • Mandatory utility hookup
  • Agricultural exemption
  • Short-term rentals

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Titusville publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Brevard County’s page lists the county offices to call.

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