What's moving in Brevard County — and what it means for you.

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Yearly · new Census release each year

How fresh: permits and business counts are the latest yearly Census releases (2023 and 2022); people and homes are 2019–2023 averages. We rebuild when the Census publishes. Daily filings (permits, deeds, new businesses, zoning votes) are not connected yet.

• HomesImpact 45

  A typical home costs 4.0 years of income — stretched, but possible

  First-time buyers can still get in — they are your biggest pool.

• PeopleImpact 45

  Median age: 46.8 yrs — #20 of 67 counties

  Older owners downsize and move closer to family — estate and senior moves.

• HomesImpact 45

  Home value: $304,400 — #23 of 67 counties

  Each sale is a bigger commission — and buyers need more help qualifying.

• HomesImpact 45

  Rent: $1,456/mo — #22 of 67 counties

  High rents push renters toward buying.

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Rules in force · checked November 2026

Government money & rule changes for your business

Federal and Florida rules that change what you keep or what you can sell this year — each linked to the official page.

• Rule change

  Florida Live Local Act — apartments allowed on commercial land

  Lets developers build apartments or mixed-use on commercial and industrial land without a rezoning vote, when 40% of units are affordable — plus property-tax breaks for qualifying rentals.

  Your move: Older strip centers and warehouses near main roads can become apartment sites — owners, agents and builders who spot them first win.

  In force since July 2023 (amended 2024). · Florida Housing Finance Corporation

• Rule change

  1099 threshold rises from $600 to $2,000

  Payments to contractors after Dec 31, 2025 need a 1099-NEC/MISC only at $2,000 or more.

  Your move: Less paperwork for small jobs — but keep records; the income is still taxable.

  Payments from Jan 1, 2026. · IRS — One Big Beautiful Bill provisions

• Tax

  Section 179 — write off trucks, tools and equipment

  Deduct the full cost of qualifying equipment, work vehicles and software in the year you start using it — limit about $2.5 million (2025 law).

  Your move: If you'll owe tax this year, buying the van, trailer or machine you need before Dec 31 lowers this year's tax bill instead of spreading it over years.

  Every tax year — equipment must be in service by Dec 31. · IRS Publication 946

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• Tax

  100% bonus depreciation — made permanent

  Property acquired after Jan 19, 2025 can be written off 100% in year one (One Big Beautiful Bill Act, 2025).

  Your move: Pairs with Section 179 for bigger purchases — ask your CPA which one to use first.

  Permanent for property acquired after Jan 19, 2025. · IRS — One Big Beautiful Bill provisions

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• Tax

  20% pass-through deduction — made permanent

  Owners of sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs and S-corps can deduct up to 20% of qualified business income.

  Your move: If you file business income on your personal return, make sure your preparer is taking it — many small owners miss it.

  Permanent (2025 law). · IRS — Qualified business income deduction

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• Loans

  SBA 7(a) and 504 loans

  Government-guaranteed loans: 7(a) up to $5 million for working capital, equipment or buying a business; 504 for buying or building your own building with as little as 10% down.

  Your move: If rent keeps rising, a 504 loan can turn rent into ownership. Ask an SBA lender before you sign a new lease.

  Ongoing. · U.S. Small Business Administration

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• Loans

  SBA Microloans — up to $50,000

  Small loans through local nonprofit lenders, often with free coaching, for startups and small expansions.

  Your move: Good for a first truck, tools or inventory when a bank says no.

  Ongoing. · U.S. Small Business Administration

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Plain-English summaries, not tax or legal advice — confirm the details with your CPA or the agency before you rely on them.

Slow-changing · 5-year Census averages