County Spotlight
All Aboard Florida 100% Plans
Public Review and Comments
The Indian River County Public Works Department will host a public workshop to review and comment on the
recently realeased All Aboard Florida 100% Plans.
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
County Administration Building B
Room B1-501
Intergenerational Recreation Center
The Indian River County Intergenerational Recreation Center, scheduled to open in Summer 2016, is a 37,000 sq ft multi-purpose sports facility located in south Indian River County which will house the Recreation Department offices and host a multitude of sports and events. Stay tuned! Learn More
One-Cent Sales Tax
On the ballot this November, voters will be asked to choose whether to renew the One-Cent Sales Tax, which is set to expire on December 31, 2019. If approved, this would extend the tax for an additional 15 years.
View more information about the One-Cent Sales Tax.
Zika Virus
Zika fever is a mild febrile illness caused by a mosquito-borne virus similar to those that cause dengue and West Nile virus infection. There are a number of travel-related cases confirmed in Florida counties but none in Indian River County.
Protect Yourself & Your Neighbors.
For more information,
Visit the Florida Department of Health Zika webpage.
Indian River Lagoon Workshop: Are we making progress?
On March 29th, County Commissioner Tim Zorc hosted the 2nd "Indian River Lagoon Workshop: Are we making progress?" A look at our Lagoon 3 years ago and into the future. The workshop featured a variety of speakers and presentations focused on the health of the Indian River Lagoon.
Watch the workshop video.
Vacation Rental Regulations
Indian River County has adopted and initiated regulations for parking and commercial events at vacation rentals. The following document provides code excerpts, an outline of the County vacation rental regulations, and a State guide to vacation rentals. More Information
"All Aboard Florida" Rail Project
FECI introduced a proposal for a high speed rail service known as All Aboard Florida or Brightline, 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
AAF and Vero Electric/FMPA Expenses
Updated monthly, the Expenses Update lists the actual expenses for Indian River County for the All Aboard Florida and Vero Electric/FMPA issues.
All Aboard FL Expenses | Vero Electric Expenses
Public Notices
June 6, 2016 BCC - to consider approving a special assessment project in connection with asphalt milling improvements to 2nd Street between 35th Avenue and 32nd Avenue in the Emerson Park Subdivision in Indian River County, Florida.
Public notice of application acceptance for participation in the Indian River County State Housing Initiatives Partnership program (S.H.I.P). Notice is hereby given that, starting July 1, 2016 until June 30, 2017 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) or Rehabilitation Assistance of affordable housing units
On September 22, 2015 the Board adopted an ordinance prohibiting the renting of a single-family house for a large event.
More Information
Indian River County is a Fair Housing Advocate as explained in the County's Fair Housing Ordinance which outlines steps that can be taken locally to report housing discrimination. It is illegal to discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or familial status when renting, selling or financing a home or property.
- Fair Housing Coordinator: William K. DeBraal, (772) 226-1424, bdebraal@ircgov.com
- EEO Coordinator: Colleen Peterson, (772) 226-1377, cpeterson@ircgov.com
- Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Michael Zito, (772) 226-1223, mzito@ircgov.com
- Fair Housing Public Service Announcement (YouTube)