The City of Daytona Beach — the Fun Coast's flagship city, from the beachside and the Speedway to the redeveloping riverfront — issues building permits through the Permits and Licensing Department at 301 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Room 127B. The city runs on the web-based iMS (Intuitive Municipal Solutions) platform for online permit and license services, backed by posted training videos — and the department's own first-step advice is procedural gold: start with zoning to see if what you want to do is feasible and allowed, bringing your survey and a copy to the office.
Daytona Beach formally implements Florida's Live Local Act expedited lane: upon submission of applicable building permits or development orders, notify Permits & Licensing and/or Planning staff that you are requesting expedited processing and state the statutory basis — qualifying applications receive higher processing priority. On the site side, new structures and additions carry a documentation pairing many applicants miss: two site plans and a tree permit form must be submitted with the application.
Applies inside City of Daytona Beach limits. Neighboring Daytona Beach Shores, Holly Hill, South Daytona, and Ormond Beach run their own permitting, and unincorporated parcels route to Volusia County - confirm the jurisdiction before filing.
What requires a building permit in City of Daytona Beach?
Permit required
- New homes, additions, and tenant build-outs
- Structural / load-bearing alterations and demolition
- Reroofing, window and door replacement, and exterior work
- Electrical service changes and most wiring alterations
- Mechanical / HVAC changeouts and boilers
- Plumbing alterations, repipes, gas, and water heaters
- Pools and spas (barrier required), signs, and fences
- Manufactured homes and solar PV systems
Usually exempt
- Painting, flooring, cabinetry, and cosmetic work
- Like-for-like minor repairs not altering systems
- Certain low non-structural fences (confirm limits)
- Routine maintenance not extending or rerouting systems
Florida requires a permit under the Florida Building Code (section 105.1) for most construction, alteration, repair, demolition and change of occupancy; since 1 July 2026 a narrow exemption covers some single-family work under $7,500, and single-family permits stay valid for at least a year. When a permit is required in Florida
Who handles permitting in City of Daytona Beach?
Permits and Licensing operates from 301 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Room 127B — (386) 671-8178, open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the permit application listing (386) 671-8140 and the department mailing to P.O. Box 311 — providing professional advice on development, building, and code matters to citizens, boards, and city departments alike. Email requests for building permits and review, business licensing, and the residential rental program go through the department’s web contact form, and permit-related zoning inquiries route by email with zoning as the recommended first stop. All permitting runs through the iMS (Intuitive Municipal Solutions) platform.
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Get a free quote →- Address: 301 S. Ridgewood Ave., Rm 127B, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- Phone: (386) 671-8178
- Email: through the Contact Permits & Licensing web form on the department page
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In 2025, building permits issued in City of Daytona Beach authorized 953 new privately owned housing units, 529 of them single-family homes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey.
City of Daytona Beach permit types
A building permit is one record among many. Daytona Beach Permits and Licensing issues work under separate record types, and filing under the wrong one is a rejection, not a correction — the application is closed and refiled, and the review clock restarts.
Residential permit types
| Permit type | What triggers it | Review path | Fee basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| New construction | New dwellings, additions, and accessory structures over the exempt threshold | Full plan review (structural, energy, zoning) | Valuation-based |
| Renovation / alteration | Structural or load-bearing changes, layout changes, substantial repair | Plan review scaled to scope | Valuation-based |
| Reroof | Roof covering replacement and most major roof repair | Product approval review; dry-in and nail-off inspections | Valuation or squares |
| Solar photovoltaic | Rooftop or ground-mount PV installation or replacement | Structural plus electrical review | Flat or system-size based |
| Solar thermal | Passive water heating or pool heating systems | Plumbing and structural review | Flat or per-permit minimum |
| Electrical | Service changes, panel upgrades, new circuits, most wiring alterations | Trade review; filed against the building permit | Per-permit minimum or per-device |
| Plumbing | New piping, repipes, water heaters, fixtures, gas piping | Trade review; filed against the building permit | Per-permit minimum or per-fixture |
| Mechanical / HVAC | Changeouts that are not like-for-like, ductwork, refrigeration | Trade review; filed against the building permit | Per-permit minimum or per-unit |
| Windows and doors | Replacement units and opening protection | Product approval review for wind-borne debris | Valuation or per-opening |
| Pool and spa | In-ground and above-ground pools, spas, barrier and enclosure work | Plan review plus barrier and electrical bonding | Valuation-based |
| Fence and accessory | Fences, sheds, decks, and carports over the exempt threshold | Zoning plus structural where applicable | Flat or valuation-based |
| Demolition | Full or partial demolition of a structure | Utility disconnect verification required | Flat |
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| Permit type | What triggers it | Review path | Fee basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| New construction | Ground-up commercial, industrial, and multifamily | Full multi-discipline plan review | Valuation-based |
| Tenant improvement | Interior build-outs and suite fit-ups | Plan review across affected disciplines | Valuation-based |
| Renovation / alteration | Structural, envelope, or system changes to an existing building | Plan review scaled to scope | Valuation-based |
| Change of use | Converting a building from one occupancy classification to another | Zoning, life-safety, and accessibility review | Valuation or flat |
| Reroof | Commercial roof covering replacement | Product approval review plus fire review where applicable | Valuation or squares |
| Solar photovoltaic | Commercial rooftop, carport, and ground-mount PV | Structural, electrical, and often fire review | Valuation or system-size based |
| Electrical | Service, distribution, and branch circuit work | Trade review | Valuation or per-device |
| Plumbing | Supply, waste, vent, and gas systems | Trade review | Valuation or per-fixture |
| Mechanical / HVAC | Rooftop units, ductwork, exhaust, and refrigeration | Trade review | Valuation or per-unit |
| Fire protection | Sprinkler, standpipe, alarm, and suppression systems | Fire prevention plan review | Valuation or per-device |
| Sign | Wall, monument, and illuminated signage | Zoning plus electrical where illuminated | Flat or per-sign |
| Demolition | Full or partial commercial demolition | Utility disconnect and environmental clearance | Flat or valuation-based |
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- Single-discipline review in most cases
- Master permit with trades filed against it
- Owner-builder route exists but carries statutory affidavits
- Product approval drives roofing and opening protection
Commercial — multi-discipline
- Concurrent review across building, fire, and zoning
- Signed and sealed plans across every affected discipline
- Accessibility and life-safety review attach to change of use
- Impact and concurrency fees can apply on top of permit fees
Roofing permits in City of Daytona Beach
Solar and roofing work follow statewide rules on HOA limits, product approval, reroof inspections and hurricane mitigation. Solar and roofing rules in Florida
City of Daytona Beach building permit cost
Permit fees are assessed per the city's schedule through iMS — confirm current amounts when you file. The application itself prices the scope in detail — value of work broken out by building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical, square footages, units, floors, construction type, and occupancy — and the site-side pairings (two site plans plus the tree permit form on new structures and additions) belong in the first submission, not the correction round.
How City of Daytona Beach permitting works
| Component | How it works |
|---|---|
| Permit fees | Per the city schedule through the iMS platform |
| First stop | Zoning feasibility check — bring the survey and a copy |
| New structures / additions | Two site plans + tree permit form with the application |
| Live Local expedited lane | Notify staff + state the statutory basis at submission for priority |
| NOC | Recorded and posted on the job site before the first inspection |
| Flood data | Flood zone, minimum and proposed elevations collected on qualifying parcels |
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Electrical permits
Required for service installations, panel upgrades, solar PV, and most wiring alterations in City of Daytona Beach, filed by a licensed electrical contractor against the master building permit through the City of Daytona Beach Permits and Licensing Department.
Plumbing permits
Required for new plumbing, repipes, water heater changeouts, fixture relocations, and gas piping; fees follow the local schedule with per-permit minimums.
Mechanical (HVAC) permits
Required for HVAC installations and changeouts, ductwork, and refrigeration; specialized systems are permitted and inspected separately.
Miscellaneous & specialty
Roofs, pools and spas, screen enclosures, mobile home set-ups, and demolition are permitted separately. Exterior components need current Florida Product Approval rated for the local wind speed.
How to get a building permit in City of Daytona Beach
Start with zoning
Take the survey (and a copy) to the department and confirm the project is feasible and allowed — the city's own recommended first step before any application effort.
Register in iMS
Create your account on the iMS platform — or continue as a guest for searches — using the posted training videos for the application workflow.
Assemble the full package
Application with per-trade values and project data, plans, and — for new structures and additions — the two site plans and tree permit form, plus flood-elevation data on qualifying parcels.
Claim the expedited lane if entitled
Live Local Act projects notify Permits & Licensing and/or Planning at submission and state the statutory basis — qualifying applications get higher processing priority.
Record the NOC before inspecting
Record the Notice of Commencement and post it on the job site before the first inspection — the application's printed warning is Florida's pay-twice caution.
Inspect through close-out
Schedule inspections through the platform as phases complete — including drone inspections where elected and applicable — and clear the final for your Certificate of Occupancy.
Inspections in City of Daytona Beach
Inspections coordinate through the iMS platform against the issued permit, with the recorded-and-posted NOC as the gate before the first inspection and the application's drone-inspection election available on qualifying work. Beachside and riverfront parcels carry flood-elevation verification through the structural phases, and the department's function-specific email lanes keep review questions routed to the right desk.
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- City of Daytona Beach Permits and Licensing Department
- Fee information
- Online permitting / portal
- Permit lookup
- Florida Building Code (8th Ed.)
- Florida Product Approval search
- DBPR license verification
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a building permit in City of Daytona Beach?
The zoning-first stop de-risks the whole schedule, the iMS workflow moves at the pace of complete packages — site plans and tree forms included on new footprints — and Live Local projects that claim their statutory basis at submission jump the queue. The NOC recording is the last gate before inspections begin. Call (386) 671-8178 for current turnaround.
How do I look up a permit in City of Daytona Beach?
Daytona Beach permit and licensing records run through the iMS platform — register as a user or continue as a guest to search permit and license activity — with the city posting iMS training videos for the workflow. Questions about building permits and review, business licensing, or the residential rental program go through the department’s web contact form, or call (386) 671-8178.
What's the first step for a Daytona Beach permit?
Zoning — the department's own advice is to start with zoning to see if what you want to do is feasible and allowed, bringing your survey and a copy to the office at 301 S. Ridgewood Avenue. It's the cheapest way to find a fatal site problem before paying for drawings.
How does Daytona Beach handle Live Local Act projects?
With a formal expedited lane: upon submission of applicable building permits or development orders, notify Permits & Licensing and/or Planning staff that you're requesting expedited processing and state the statutory basis. Staff review the entitlement and give qualifying applications higher processing priority.
What extra documents do new structures need in Daytona Beach?
Two site plans and a tree permit form, submitted with the building permit application — the pairing applies to new structures and additions to existing ones, reflecting the city's tree-canopy rules. Missing either sends the package to the correction round.
Does Daytona Beach use drone inspections?
The city’s building permit application includes a drone-inspection election — a yes/no field asking whether a drone inspection is required. Ask Permits & Licensing which work qualifies before you rely on it.
Do I need a permit to install solar panels in City of Daytona Beach?
Yes. Photovoltaic installations in City of Daytona Beach are permitted under a dedicated solar record type reviewed on both a structural and an electrical track. Solar thermal — passive water and pool heating — is a separate record. Under Fla. Stat. §163.04 a homeowners' association cannot ban solar panels, though it can decide where on the roof they go if that does not reduce their performance; HOA review is separate from the building permit. Utility interconnection and Permission to Operate run in parallel with the permit, not inside it.
Inspections are where schedules slip.
Get a free quote →Does a roof replacement require a permit in City of Daytona Beach?
Yes. A roof covering replacement almost always requires a permit in Florida, including City of Daytona Beach. Products must carry a current Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance rated for the wind speed at the project address, and inspections usually run deck nailing, then dry-in, then final. Some minor repairs fall below the permit threshold, and a small single-family job under $7,500 can qualify for the written-request exemption under F.S. 553.79(1)(g), so ask the department first.
What is the difference between a residential and a commercial permit in City of Daytona Beach?
Residential work is generally a single-discipline review filed as a master permit with trades filed against it. Commercial work in City of Daytona Beach runs concurrent review across building, fire, and zoning, requires signed and sealed plans for every affected discipline, and can carry impact and concurrency fees on top of permit fees. Change of use adds accessibility and life-safety review.
Do trade permits need to be pulled separately in City of Daytona Beach?
Yes in most cases. Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work is permitted separately by the licensed contractor for each trade and filed against the master building permit. Each trade permit carries its own fee and its own inspection sequence.
What happens if I file under the wrong permit type in City of Daytona Beach?
The application is rejected rather than corrected. Daytona Beach Permits and Licensing closes the record, the filing is resubmitted under the correct record type, and the review clock restarts from zero. Confirming the record type before filing is the cheapest step in the entire process.
Can I apply for all Daytona Beach permit types online?
Most record types are filed through the city permitting counter and online intake, but availability varies by permit type and by applicant. Florida law requires building departments to accept completed applications electronically, but owner-builders must still appear in person to sign (F.S. 489.103(7)).
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This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general informational purposes and reflects publicly available information believed accurate as of July 2026. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change; always confirm current details with the City of Daytona Beach Permits and Licensing Department before filing. This is not legal advice.