Changing a Property Mailing Address in Brevard County When You're Acting for Someone Inside
Handling property mail for someone who's incarcerated? You'll need to prove you're authorized to act for the owner and give the Property Appraiser enough parcel details to match the right account. Here's how to submit a clean, complete request the first time.
You can submit Brevard County's address-change request as the owner - or on their behalf if you hold power of attorney, act as an agent or legal representative, serve as a guardian, or are a personal representative or executor. The difference comes down to documentation. If you're not the owner signing for yourself, you'll need paperwork proving you're authorized to make the change.
This process updates the mailing address in Brevard County property records - so tax notices and other property mail reach the right place while your loved one is inside. It doesn't change ownership, and it won't automatically update addresses with other agencies. Think of it as a targeted update for the county property mailing record only.
If anyone other than the owner submits the request, Brevard County needs proof the owner authorized you. That usually means a Power of Attorney or a Letter of Authorization. Acting in a formal legal role - power of attorney, agent, guardian, or personal representative? Include a copy of the signed documentation that appoints you. Send it with the address-change request so the office can process everything without chasing you for follow-up paperwork.
- ✓ If you’re not the owner submitting the request: a Power of Attorney or Letter of Authorization from the owner
- ✓ If you’re acting as power of attorney: a copy of the signed documentation appointing you
- ✓ If you’re acting as an agent or legal representative: a copy of the signed documentation appointing you
- ✓ If you’re acting as a guardian: a copy of the signed documentation appointing you
- ✓ If you’re acting as a personal representative/executor: a copy of the signed documentation appointing you
Brevard County can't update the right record without clear property identifiers. Provide the legal description(s) of the parcel(s) you want changed, or use the Parcel Identification Number or Tax Account Number. You can find these on the deed, a tax bill, or the Proposed Property Tax Notice.
- ✓ Deed (for the legal description)
- ✓ Tax Bill (shows the Parcel Identification Number and the Tax Account Number)
- ✓ Proposed Property Tax Notice (shows the Parcel Identification Number and the Tax Account Number)
Once the form is filled out and signed, submit it by email or mail. Email the completed request to address.change@bcpao.us, or mail it to: Brevard County Property Appraiser, P.O. Box 429, Titusville, FL 32781-0429.
Stuck on something - especially which documents to include as an authorized agent? Call the Property Appraiser's local offices. Phone numbers are available for Titusville, Viera, Melbourne, and Palm Bay.
Warning: The Address Change form must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete forms will not be processed.
The fastest way to avoid delays: submit a complete package. That means the finished form, property identifiers (legal description or Parcel ID/Tax Account Number), and your authorization paperwork if you're not the owner. After sending it - especially if you email address.change@bcpao.us - follow up if you don't see signs the change went through. Incomplete submissions won't be processed.
If the property has an agricultural classification, watch the deadlines closely. The Supplemental Agricultural Questionnaire must be completed and returned with application form DR-482 and all requested attachments by March 1.
Preparing for a Value Adjustment Board hearing? Don't wait until the last minute. Any evidentiary materials must reach the Property Appraiser's office at least 15 days before your scheduled hearing - otherwise they won't be considered.
- ✓ Supplemental Agricultural Questionnaire (completed)
- ✓ DR-482 (completed)
- ✓ All requested attachments to support the agricultural application
- ✓ Any evidence you plan to rely on for a Value Adjustment Board hearing (submitted at least 15 days before the hearing)
Next Steps and Sample Checklist
- ✓ Completed Brevard County Address Change form (filled out in full)
- ✓ If you’re not the owner: Power of Attorney or Letter of Authorization from the owner
- ✓ Legal description(s) of the parcel(s) OR the Parcel Identification Number/Tax Account Number
- ✓ Submission method chosen:
- ✓ Email to address.change@bcpao.us, or
- ✓ Mail to Brevard County Property Appraiser, P.O. Box 429, Titusville, FL 32781-0429
Reminder: Slowdowns usually come from missing fields or missing documents - complete the form fully and include the supporting paperwork the first time.
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