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The calendar

The public meetings where Brevard County’s money decisions get made — the County Commission, plus the School Board — and the dates that matter this fall.

Next 10 weeks — computed fresh on every visit

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Dates to know — one-time dates, each from its source

Thu, October 15, 2026 — Deadline (5:00 pm) for Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program park grants — up to $200,000 per request. FDEP — FRDAP

Mon, October 19, 2026 — Early voting begins (through October 31). Brevard Supervisor of Elections

Tue, October 20, 2026 — County Commission meeting, 9:00 am, Commission Chambers, Viera. County Commission calendar (Legistar)

Thu, October 22, 2026 — Last day to request a mail ballot, 5:00 pm. Brevard Supervisor of Elections

Tue, November 3, 2026 — General Election, 7 am–7 pm. County-wide: the Indian River Lagoon sales tax renewal, the School Board’s 1-mill and half-cent renewals, and state Amendments 1–3, plus city questions and races. 2026 amendments and referenda

Thu, November 5, 2026 — County Commission meeting, 5:00 pm, Commission Chambers, Viera. County Commission calendar (Legistar)

Tue, November 10, 2026 — County Commission meeting, 9:00 am, Commission Chambers, Viera. County Commission calendar (Legistar)

Tue, November 17, 2026 — County Commission meeting, 5:00 pm, Commission Chambers, Viera. County Commission calendar (Legistar)

Tue, December 1, 2026 — County Commission meeting, 5:00 pm, Commission Chambers, Viera. County Commission calendar (Legistar)

Thu, December 10, 2026 — County Commission meeting, 5:00 pm, Commission Chambers, Viera. County Commission calendar (Legistar)

Tue, December 15, 2026 — County Commission meeting, 9:00 am, Commission Chambers, Viera. County Commission calendar (Legistar)

Being verified — listed the moment they're confirmed

Brevard County School Board — Meets at the Educational Services Facility, 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera; regular meetings and work sessions are posted monthly in the district’s legal notices. In September 2026: the final budget hearing September 10 at 5:30 pm, and a regular meeting September 22 at 9:00 am.

City councils and town commissions — Each of the 16 cities and towns sets its own budget and meets on its own schedule. Melbourne Beach’s Town Commission meets the third Wednesday at 6:00 pm (see its own site).

Community events — neighbors' things belong here too

Community events belong here too — send them through the question box. Send a listing.