Attention Volusia County Licensed Contractors and Owner Builders:

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:

Use of Stem Wall, Deep Footings, or Pier/Pile within the Floodplain, Effective 4/1/2025:

Effective April 1, 2025, all new construction and substantial improvements within the floodplain will no longer be able to use slab on grade for foundations. The use of stem wall, deep footings, or pier/pile will be necessary to address the potential impacts resulting from construction and/or fill within the floodplain. This requirement is based on Section 72-741(c)(2), which states:

“Require the use of appropriate construction practices in order to prevent or minimize future flood damage.”

Hurricane Milton Update:

The Volusia County Council has waived application, permit, and plan review fees for repairing and reconstructing residential and commercial structures directly affected by Hurricane Milton. The decision was made during the Oct. 15 council meeting to ease the financial burden on property owners recovering from the storm.

The waiver also extends to fees associated with the placement and installation of RVs or mobile shelters, provided that a valid temporary housing permit is obtained. To qualify for the fee waiver, applicants must submit proof that the damage resulted from the storm. Acceptable forms of verification include:

• Photographs of the damaged property
• Written verification from an insurance adjuster
• Written verification from a licensed architect, engineer, or contractor
• Written verification from a County official

Applicants seeking assistance verifying storm-related damage can contact the Volusia County Permit Center for guidance.

The fee waiver, available through April 30, 2025, only applies to reconstruction or repair work that restores structures to their previously permitted condition. Additions or alterations to the original structure will require separate permits, and all applicable fees will apply. If a variance is necessary for reconstruction, the applicant will only be responsible for the actual cost of due public and legal notices, as there will be no administrative review fee for these requests.

It’s important to note that the waiver applies exclusively to County permitting fees and does not cover fees charged by outside agencies.

A copy of the resolution authorization the fee waiver may be viewed here.

HURRICANE DAMAGE VERIFICATION AFFIDAVIT 

Understanding the Volusia County 2-Step Building Permit Process. Click here to learn more. 

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, 2024)
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
Commercial Permit Information Guide
Residential Permit Information Guide
Building and Zoning Change of Use Requirements
LP Tank Guideline
Pool Fence and Barrier Requirements
Above-ground Pool Information 
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  (Letter Size)
Notice of commencement affidavit
 

Forms
Blower Door Test Form
Change of Contractor/ Subcontractor Permit Listing Form
Permit Extension and/or Closure Request
Permit Revision and Request for Additional Information Form 
Substantial improvements disclosure statement (CCCL/FEMA)

Substantial Improvement - Damage Assessment Packet
Pool Safety Act form
Generator Installation Form
HUD-approved manufactured home installation worksheet
Sloped roof information form
Low Sloped Roof 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