County Spotlight
Face Mask Requirements for Visitors and Staff at County Facilities
Effective Monday, June 29th, 2020, all individuals who visit indoor Indian River County facilities will be required to wear a face mask or cloth covering. Face masks will be made available for those individuals who enter a County facility and do not have a face mask or cloth covering. If an individual is unable to wear a face mask or cloth covering due to health limitations, age, or other reasons, that person can contact the department they are planning to visit in order to arrange appropriate accommodations per ADA guidelines on face masks.
Appointment Scheduling
While the Indian River County Administration buildings remain closed for regular operations, citizens may utilize the County's online Appointment Scheduler below which allows County staff to offer services and resources to County residents and businesses while also ensuring all social distancing guidelines are followed.
Indian River County in conjunction with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring the evolving situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19). Indian River County has declared a local state of emergency as an administrative measure to allow for additional purchasing capability as needed and to allow for certain orders going forward if deemed necessary.
2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget Schedule
Budget Workshops:
- Wednesday, July 15, 2020
- Thursday, July 16, 2020 (as needed)
Budget Hearings:
- Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 at 5:01 p.m. - Public Hearing on Tentative budget and proposed millage rates
- Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 at 5:01 p.m. - Final Budget Hearing to adopt budget and millage rates
Hurricane Season Is Here. Are You Ready?
- Visit the Emergency Management Division to get access to the preparedness guide, apps, tools, press releases, evacuation info, and emergency alerts.
- Right-of-Entry Form for Private Roadways and Subdivisions
The County Commissioners may, after the declaration of a disaster, authorize the collection of debris from Private Roadways and Private Subdivisions. In order to facilitate the collection of disaster generated vegetative debris, a right-of-entry form must be submitted yearly by each property owner on a private road or by an authorized officer or agent of the Home Owners' Association of a private subdivision on a private road. A new form must be submitted each year.
Submit the form or get more storm debris collection information.
2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget Schedule
Budget Workshops:
- Wednesday, July 15, 2020
- Thursday, July 16, 2020 (as needed)
Budget Hearings:
- Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 at 5:01 p.m. - Public Hearing on Tentative budget and proposed millage rates
- Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 at 5:01 p.m. - Final Budget Hearing to adopt budget and millage rates
How do I take the 2020 census?
The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for you and your community.
Learn what the 2020 Census is, why it's written in the U.S. Constitution, and why it's important to Indian River County residents.
Property Easements for Beach Nourishment Projects
Indian River County continues to manage and construct large scale beach nourishment projects. Upcoming nourishment projects over the next two years include Sector 3 and Sector 7 beach management areas. A portion of the sand may be placed on the beach landward of the Mean High Water Line and seaward of the dune line, which is private property. In order to proceed with the sand fill project on these sections of private property, the County will require a beach management and assessment easement from property owners or Condo Associations of beachfront parcels in the project areas. View a map of beach projects and properties requiring easements at www.ircgov.com/easementsProtecting the Lagoon with a Super Long Reach Excavator
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Vacation Rental Regulations
Indian River County adopted and initiated regulations for short term vacation rentals on June 21, 2016. The following document provides an outline of the County vacation rental regulations, a State guide to vacation rentals, the County vacation rental license application, and short term vacation rental Ordinance 2016-006.
Short Term Vacation Rental Information Packet
High Speed Rail Project
FECI introduced a proposal for a high speed rail service formally known as All Aboard Florida or Brightline, and now Virgin Trains, with passenger service between Miami and Orlando with additional stations in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. The project has been the subject of extensive local government discussion since its announcement. Project Information and Documents More Information
High Speed Rail and Vero Electric/FMPA Expenses
Updated monthly, the Expenses Update lists the actual expenses for Indian River County for the High Speed Rail and Vero Electric/FMPA issues.
Virgin Trains Expenses | Vero Electric Expenses
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Public Notices
Boil Water Notices
- None
Road Closures
- South Jungle Trail at 7770 Jungle Trail
South Jungle Trail at 7770 Jungle Trail closure has been extended to June 19th for improvements to the Jones Pier 4 acre saltmarsh construction. Access will be limited in the construction limits at 7770 Jungle Trail, including closure of the road, dock, and observation deck. Vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists may use turn around points at Captain Forster Hammock Preserve (north) and Morningside Drive (south). Parking for recreational access to the Jungle Trail is available at Captain Forster Hammock Preserve (8650 Jungle Trail). Visitors who wish to use Jungle Trail may also utilize the north side of Jungle Trail at the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge at 11820 Jungle Trail. Please email bpowell@ircgov.com or call 772-226-1873 for questions.
Public Hearing Notice – Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 9:05 a.m., or as soon thereafter to consider adopting An ordinance of the board of county commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, amending section 1100.13 (sunset date) of chapter 1100 (Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption) of the code of Indian River County, Florida extending the sunset date; providing for referendum for economic development ad valorem tax exemption; and providing for codification, severability, repeal of conflicting provisions and an effective date.
Public Notice – Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Indian River County has prepared an updated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal for the expenditure of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds for Fiscal Years 2021, 2022, and 2023 in compliance with Federal Regulations (49 CFR Part 26.45). Indian River County proposes that 2.3% of all FTA funds that the County will expend in FTA-assisted contracts for each fiscal year will be let to qualified DBE firms. More information.
Public Notice - Fire Hydrant Maintenance
On October 28, 2019, maintenance of the fire hydrant system in Indian River County began and will continue until September of 2020. The work in the north part of the County is nearly complete, with Fellsmere being the first area where the work will occur. Once the work is completed in Fellsmere, the work will then move south of SR 60.
Public Notice - CDBG Program Available Housing Assistance
Indian River County does hereby announce that funds are available for housing rehabilitation/replacement through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The County is now soliciting applications from very low, low and moderate Income households for the rehabilitation/replacement of homes within Unincorporated Indian River County.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (S.H.I.P.) PROGRAM
Notice is hereby given that, starting August 7, 2019 until June 30, 2020 or when all funds are expended, whichever comes first; the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida will be accepting applications from households in the very low, low, and moderate income categories for Purchase Assistance (down payment/closing costs), Rehabilitation Assistance of affordable housing units, or other assistance with $350,000.00 in funds from the Florida State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program FY 2019-2020, which will be made available through the Indian River County Local Housing Assistance Program
Closed Captioning Video
As of February 2019, all BCC and Planning and Zoning board meeting videos on the County website are closed captioned, including the live meeting webcasts. Past meeting videos of the Indian River County Board of County Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are also closed captioned and can be found on the Indian River County YouTube channel and we're working on applying CC to all archived video on the website.
Public Notice of Window for Comp Plan Amendment Applications
During the months of January, April, July, and October of each year, Indian River County will accept applications for amendments to its Comprehensive Plan for any person wishing to change the text of the Comprehensive Plan and/or the land use designation of his or her property, as depicted on the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map.
Public Records Notice
The County’s Public Records Custodian is Sandy Wright. For questions concerning public records requests and searches, please visit www.ircgov.com/Public-Records.htm.
Lobby Notice
Indian River County is a member of the Florida Association of Counties and the National Association of Counties, which lobby on behalf of their members. Indian River County also employs Anfield Consulting to provide State lobbying services.
Title VI Public Notice
Please be advised that the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners' services operate according to the Title VI Regulation, 49 CFR, Part 21 which states: NO PERSON OR GROUP OF PERSON SHALL BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST WITH REGARD TO ANY OF ITS PROGRAMS, SERVICES, OR ACTIVITIES ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.
- Title VI / Nondiscrimination Assurance
- Title VI Public Notice
- Title VI Plan
- Fair Housing / Equal Housing Public Notice and Information
Website Accessibility
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