DeLand's Building Division handles permit processing, plans examination and construction inspection for projects inside city limits. The city's Citizen Portal supports building and trade applications, fee payment, project status and inspection requests, while ePermitHub is used for digitally sealed plan documents.
What requires a building permit in DeLand?
The city states that its Building Division processes all building permits for projects located within DeLand city limits. The Citizen Portal provides record types for new buildings, additions, renovations, accessory structures, demolition, roofs, signs and solar, plus standalone electrical, mechanical and plumbing work.
Who handles permitting in DeLand?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Local office | 120 S Florida Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720 |
| Phone | 386-626-7007 (option 1, Permitting); Building@deland.org |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
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The Citizen Portal record types include these trade permits:
| Permit category |
|---|
| Building |
| Electrical |
| Mechanical |
| Plumbing |
DeLand building permit cost
DeLand requires a non-refundable submittal fee of $100 for residential permits and $200 for commercial permits. Building inspection fees and City impact fees are collected when the permit is issued. Updates to certain building fees take effect on October 9, 2026, and new impact, development and connection fees took effect on October 1, 2026.
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- Building — The Building Division processes city building permits and performs construction inspections.
- Electrical — The Citizen Portal has a standalone Electric permit record type for service changes, rewiring, panels and generator hookups.
- Mechanical — The Citizen Portal has a standalone Mechanical permit record type for HVAC, ductwork, gas lines, refrigeration and ventilation work.
- Plumbing — The Citizen Portal has a standalone Plumbing permit record type for repipes, fixture changes, water heaters and sewer connections.
How to get a building permit in DeLand
Verify the parcel is inside DeLand city limits and choose the correct Building Division permit record.
Prepare the city application and the plans, product approvals, surveys or other documents required for the project.
Create or use a Citizen Portal account and submit the building or trade application. Digitally sealed plans and documents go through ePermitHub.
Monitor the Citizen Portal for review status and upload corrections or additional documents when requested.
Pay the submittal fee with the application; building inspection fees and City impact fees are collected when the permit is issued.
Schedule inspections using the city online system, SelecTXT or automated inspection service and clear every required inspection for closeout.
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DeLand provides online inspection scheduling, SelecTXT, and an automated telephone inspection line at 386-626-7035. The automated line runs 24 hours a day to schedule or cancel inspections, give results and take inspection-fee payments; a permit number and inspection code are required.
Florida building code
The Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), has applied statewide since 31 December 2023; the Florida Building Commission has proposed the 9th Edition (2026) to take effect on 31 December 2026. Florida permit rules
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These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
- Florida Building Commission - current code
- Building and impact fees
- Permit inspection
- Citizen Portal
- Building, Business Tax Receipts and Permitting
DeLand permit FAQ
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The City of DeLand Building Division processes building permits for projects located within DeLand city limits.
Can DeLand permits be filed online?
Yes. The city Citizen Portal accepts permit applications, payments, project tracking and inspection requests.
What are DeLand's submittal fees?
The city charges a non-refundable $100 residential submittal fee and $200 commercial submittal fee.
Are building fees changing?
Yes. Some building fees change on October 9, 2026, and new impact, development and connection fees started on October 1, 2026.
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