Permit Center
Attention Volusia County Licensed Contractors:
Apply, manage, upload documents, check status, schedule inspections, and pay fees
CONNECT LIVE VOLUSIA
(Online Permitting)
The Permit Center:
Welcome to the Volusia County Permit Center, our goal is to provide quality service to the community that is knowledgeable, efficient, comprehensive and helpful to the public. The Permit Center is responsible for receiving and processing of residential and commercial applications, verification of documents received and issuing permits for a variety of construction activities that require a permit. Examples of permits include building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and major construction improvement permits.
- Email Contact: permitctr@volusia.org
- We are experiencing a very high call volume at this time. In the event a Permit Technician is not available to take your call, please send a detailed email.
- Open Monday - Friday from 8am-3:30pm. (*Please note our last customer sign in is at 3:00pm.)
*ATTENTION* Important Updates:
Florida Statute Changes to Building Permit Application Reviews, Effective April 1, 2024:
Changes in Florida Statute have affected the way Volusia County can perform permit application reviews. These changes restrict our ability to perform simultaneous reviews for permits in compliance with the Volusia County Code of Ordinances and reviews for permits in compliance with the Florida Building Code at the same time. It also limits our ability to request additional information to evaluate applications. As of Monday, April 1, 2024, waivers for simultaneous reviews will no longer be offered.
Beginning Monday, April 1, 2024, all applications for residential or commercial structures will go through a two-step review process. Step 1, Pre-Application Review, includes all non-Florida Building Code reviews for site development. This may include Zoning, Land Development, Environmental, Utilities, Fire Services, Development Engineering, and Planning. A Pre-Application Approval will be provided when all reviews have been approved in Step 1. The Pre-Application Approval is required prior to the submittal of the Building Permit application for Step 2. During Step 2, the building review for compliance with the Florida Building Code will take place within the timeframes specified in the Florida Building Code. A user guide has been provided to assist you with these changes.
Click here for the Building Permit Application Guide
The 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition and the 2020 National Electrical Code takes effect January 1, 2024.
Beginning Monday, January 1, 2024, all new permit applications will be required to submit construction documents in accordance with the 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition and the 2020 National Electrical Code.
Permits applications submitted prior to January 1, 2024, will continue to be reviewed under the 2020 Florida Building Code and the 2017 National Electrical Code.
Current Fee Schedules
Fee resolution for building permit fees (Fees are adjusted annually by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index. Adjustment of 3.00 percent effective October 1, 2023)
Stormwater fees (pro-rated at time of Certificate of Occupancy)
Solid waste fees (garbage/recycling/yard waste)
Impact Fees
If you are building a new home, constructing or expanding a commercial building, or changing the use of an existing building anywhere in Volusia County, an Impact Fee review is required. Click here for more information.
Building Permit Applications
(Print applications on 8.5 x 14 paper)
The following files are in pdf format. To view or print them you need the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download one for free.
Applications
Pre-Application Review application (Step 1)
Building permit application (Step 2)
Minor permit application
Demolition application
Sign permit application
Tower & Antenna Co-Location application
Commercial Low Sloped Roof Application
Permit Information and Requirements
Building Permit Application Guide
After the Fact Commercial Permit Information
Building and Zoning Change of Use Requirements
Commercial Permit Information Guide
LP Tank Guideline
Pool Fence and Barrier Requirements
Above-ground Pool Information
Residential Permit Information Guide
After the Fact Residential Permit Guide
Residential Plan Review Checklist
Work without a permit guide (residential work started without a permit)
Owner Builder Re-Roof Disclosure Statement
Reroof Inspection Procedure
Affidavits
Architect/Engineer Affidavit
Owner Builder Statement/Affidavit
Affidavit of drainage control (ADC)
Roof Deck Nailing, Underlayment and Flashing Roof Affidavit
Notice of Commencement Documents
Notice of commencement (use 8.5" x 14")
Notice of commencement affidavit
Forms
Blower Door Test Form
Change of Contractor/ Subcontractor Permit Listing Form
Permit Extension and/or Closure Request
Pre-power request form
Temporary underground service request form
Permit Revision and Request for Additional Information Form
Substantial improvements disclosure statement (CCCL/FEMA)
Pool Safety Act form
Blower Door Test form
HVAC Emergency Change-Out Form
Generator Installation Form
HUD-approved manufactured home installation worksheet
Sloped roof information form
Waiver
Waiver of Limitations
Helpful Info
One and Two Family Dwelling Inspection Checklist
Online Interactive GIS maps (including Flood Information Mapping and Wind Speed Maps for Building Construction)
View the Florida Building Codes