A privately owned vehicle is a necessity, unless one lives in one of the neighborhoods surrounding the office. There is a city bus line, but it serves a limited area and would not be of help in commuting to the office. Several restaurants are within a 5 minute drive of the office, however there are none within walking distance. Florida has no state income tax. There are also impact fees on new construction.
Property taxes vary throughout the county.
Property owners are taxed once a year. The tax bill includes non-ad valorem special assessments to support the general fund, waste disposal collection, emergency medical services, storm water maintenance, mosquito control, library fund, etc. Melbourne is the second largest city in Brevard County with a population of 64,191. The total county population is 427,000. Only 1 in 4 people were born here.