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Brevard County Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering

Brevard County property owners face specific drainage and stormwater requirements governed by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). CivilSmart's Licensed Professional Engineers provide PE-stamped drainage plans, stormwater management designs, and full permit coordination for residential and commercial projects throughout Brevard County.

1,000+ Projects 100% Permit Approval Since 2004

Our Engineering Services in Brevard County

Licensed Professional Engineers delivering PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management, and permit services.

Residential Drainage Design

PE-stamped drainage plans for Brevard County homes. Yard flooding, pool drainage, grading permits, and stormwater management for residential properties.

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Commercial Stormwater

Commercial stormwater management for Brevard County developments. Site plans, detention/retention design, and SJRWMD ERP compliance.

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Permit Services

Full drainage permit management for Brevard County. SJRWMD ERP applications, and local permit processing.

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Brevard County Drainage Regulations

Governed by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD)

Local Stormwater Ordinance

Brevard County enforces its own stormwater ordinance with requirements that may exceed SJRWMD minimums. Projects must comply with both local and district standards.

Exceeds NFIP minimums

Exceeds NFIP minimums

Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District

Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District

LID/green infrastructure standards

LID/green infrastructure standards

Design Storm

Two-pronged nutrient approach (post-2024)

Special Requirements

  • Exceeds NFIP minimums
  • Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District
  • LID/green infrastructure standards

How We Work in Brevard County

1

Contact & Consult

Describe your Brevard County drainage challenge. We assess your situation and outline the engineering approach.

2

Site Assessment

We evaluate your property, review existing conditions, survey elevations, and identify regulatory requirements.

3

Design & Engineering

Our licensed professional engineer creates SJRWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.

4

Permit & Approval

We submit to SJRWMD and Brevard County, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.

We engineer the solution — you get the approved permit.

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Brevard County Drainage Engineering FAQ

Yes, Brevard County requires drainage plans for development and redevelopment projects. Brevard County falls under the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), which administers Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) for projects exceeding general permit thresholds. Professional engineering support is recommended for permit applications. CivilSmart handles the entire permitting process from design through approval.
Residential drainage design in Brevard County typically ranges from $3,000–$8,000 for standard properties, with complex projects (flood zones, retention/detention systems, large lots) ranging from $5,000–$15,000+. Commercial stormwater management starts at $10,000 and scales with project complexity. Every CivilSmart project begins with a free custom quote based on your specific property and regulatory requirements.
Brevard County drainage projects must comply with SJRWMD Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) requirements under Chapter 62-330, F.A.C. Additionally, Brevard County enforces its own local stormwater ordinance that may impose stricter requirements than state minimums. Key local requirements include: Exceeds NFIP minimums; Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District. CivilSmart's engineers are experienced with all applicable Brevard County regulations.

Ready to Solve Your Brevard County Drainage Problem?

Get a free quote from Florida's drainage engineering specialists. PE-stamped plans, full permit coordination, and 100% approval rate.

Licensed Professional Engineers | 1,000+ Projects | 100% Permit Approval | Since 2004