DeLand, Florida Building Permit Guide

In DeLand, the City’s Building Division at 120 S Florida Avenue issues building and trade permits, and applications go through the online Citizen Portal. Under the fee schedule effective October 9, 2026, a new home is charged $1.10 per sq ft under roof plus $0.10 per sq ft for plan review and $100 per inspection, and every application starts with a $100 residential or $200 commercial submittal fee.

What requires a building permit in DeLand?

The Building Division processes all building permits for projects inside DeLand city limits. The Citizen Portal sorts work into these permit types:

The City’s fee schedule notes that the owner of a single-family home, or the owner’s contractor, does not need a building permit for work valued under $7,500 unless the work is of a type state law still requires a permit for.

DeLand building department: who handles permitting

Front counter staff take applications, check contractor licences, issue permits and keep records; plans examiners and inspectors handle review and site inspections. Fire plan review and inspections sit with the Fire Prevention Division (Office of the Fire Marshal).

DeLand permit types and online filing

Every application starts in the Citizen Portal: log in, choose Start a New Application and pick the record type. The City publishes a step-by-step guide for each type (new building, addition, renovation, accessory structure, demolition, re-roof, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sign and solar) and a Florida Product Approval specification sheet. Digitally sealed plans are uploaded in the portal.

• Contractors must be registered with Volusia County to receive a City permit; the general contractor is entered first, then any subcontractors.
• Owner-builders answer the owner-builder questions online and then sign a notarized paper copy at the office.
• New buildings go through a pre-check before formal review; pre-checked applications do not pay the separate submittal fee.
• Private providers must be registered with the City (required from January 1, 2026) and file a Notice to Building Official with every new permit. City inspectors do not inspect jobs whose plans were reviewed by a private provider, and early start permits are not allowed.

DeLand building permit cost

A new building fee schedule takes effect on October 9, 2026, in response to HB 803. Applications already in review by September 30, 2026 keep the old fees; incomplete packages not accepted by then are charged the new ones. Building inspection fees and City impact fees are collected when the permit is issued.

For example, a 2,000 sq ft house under roof has a $2,200 permit fee, $200 plan review and a $110 technology fee, plus $100 for each required inspection, the submittal fee, any trade base fees, the $5 inspector training surcharge and state surcharges.

Re-inspections cost $100 for the first and second and $300 from the third for the same item. Other charges include $30 per page for plan revisions, $100 to change contractor, $100 for an extension, $100 for a Certificate of Occupancy and $150 for each 30 days of a temporary CO. Work without a permit is charged double. A private provider cuts plan review and inspection fees by 25% each. Card payments in the portal carry a 3% fee.

New impact, development and connection fees under Ordinance 2026-22 took effect on October 1, 2026; ask the Building Division for the figures that apply to your parcel, and call Volusia County (386-736-5924 ext. 12097) about county impact fees.

Trade permits in DeLand

The Building Division issues electrical, mechanical, plumbing and gas permits through the same portal. On a home, each trade has a $150 base fee. On commercial work, mechanical is $75 plus $10 per ton, plumbing $75 plus $6 per fixture, gas $50 plus $6 per outlet, backflow $50, and electrical $0.50 per amp single-phase or $0.75 to $1.00 per amp three-phase. Temporary power poles are $150. Fire plan review and fire inspections are handled through option 2 of the main number.

How to get a building permit in DeLand

Inspections in DeLand

Book inspections in the Citizen Portal, by text through SelecTXT, or on the automated line at 386-626-7035, which runs 24 hours a day to schedule or cancel inspections, give results and take inspection-fee payments. You need the permit number and the inspection code.

Each required inspection is $100. After-hours inspections cost $100 an hour with a 3-hour minimum. Plan review and inspection questions go to option 3 on 386-626-7007.

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

DeLand permit search and official resources

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 building fee schedule (effective October 9, 2026)
• DeLand building application instructions
• DeLand guide to creating a new building application
• DeLand private provider information
• DeLand development connection fees, Ordinance 2026-22

DeLand permit FAQ

Who issues building permits in DeLand?

The City of DeLand Building Division processes building permits for projects inside city limits. Larry Hites is the Chief Building Official.

Can DeLand permits be filed online?

Yes. The Citizen Portal accepts applications, digitally sealed plans, payments, project tracking and inspection requests.

How much is a building permit for a new house in DeLand?

From October 9, 2026: $1.10 per sq ft under roof, plus $0.10 per sq ft plan review, a 5% technology fee, $100 per inspection and the $100 submittal fee. A 2,000 sq ft house starts at $2,200 plus $200 plan review.

How much is a re-roof permit in DeLand?

$350 for a re-roof or roof re-cover, plus $100 for each required inspection.

Do I need a permit for a fence or shed?

Fences and sheds are accessory structure permits in the portal. Owners of single-family homes may be exempt for work under $7,500 that state law does not require a permit for; check with the Building Division before you start.

Can my contractor pull the permit?

Yes, if the contractor is registered with Volusia County. Owner-builders apply online and sign a notarized form at the office.

Are building fees changing?

Yes. A new building fee schedule starts on October 9, 2026, and new impact, development and connection fees started on October 1, 2026.

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This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about DeLand permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.