Edgewater, Florida Building Permit Guide

In Edgewater, the Building and Permitting division of Development Services issues building and trade permits. Every permit type can be applied for online or by email to BuildingDept@cityofedgewater.org, and you pay fees, print the permit and book inspections online with the permit number. City impact fees for a new home start at $3,912 per dwelling before water, sewer and stormwater charges.

What requires a building permit in Edgewater?

The Building Division permits and inspects single-family homes, commercial buildings, additions, alterations, repairs, swimming pools, screen enclosures, doors and windows, fences, storage sheds, re-roofs and water hook-ups, and issues Certificates of Occupancy when a project is complete. The City’s Forms & Applications page has a separate application for each of these:

The City also accepts two exemption requests on single-family property: work valued under $7,500 that involves no electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas or structural work, and voluntary temporary flood panels outside a Special Flood Hazard Area. Both are claimed on the City’s Building Permit Exemption form, and a job cannot be split into phases to qualify.

Edgewater building department: who handles permitting

• City of Edgewater Building & Permitting — Department (Development Services)
• BuildingDept@cityofedgewater.org — Application email
• Shaun Milligan — Chief Building Official, 386-424-2400 ext. 1511
• 386-424-2400, ext. 1515 or 1513 — Permit technicians
• 386-427-3279, option 2 — Inspection line (permit number and inspection code required)
• Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — Live representative, excluding legal holidays

Edgewater uses Volusia County's Contractor Licensing Program. Contractors registered and up to date in that system do not register separately with the city; others must submit a copy of their state licence, workers' compensation coverage and liability coverage with every permit application.

Only the owner, the contractor or an agent authorized by the owner can submit plans. An agent uses the City’s notarized Agent Authorization Letter, listing the jobs it covers, and must show valid ID. In fiscal year 2024/2025 the division received 5,963 permit applications and issued 4,571 permits.

Edgewater permit types and online filing

Each permit type has its own online application on the Forms & Applications page, and any application can also be emailed to BuildingDept@cityofedgewater.org with digitally signed and sealed plans. Permit technicians check the package and tell you what is missing before it goes to review; the Building Department emails you once the permit is approved.

• New construction: the form asks for the general contractor and the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and roofing subcontractors with licence numbers, the total square footage, the proposed finished floor elevation, whether fill has been brought in, and product approvals. A new water meter needs the separate water and wastewater service application.
• Notice of Commencement: for direct contracts of $5,000 or more, upload a certified copy of the recorded notice.
• Private providers: each application asks whether private provider plan review or inspections will be used, and providers register with the City online.
• After issue: separate online forms handle permit revisions, renewals and extensions, and changes of contractor or subcontractor.

Edgewater building-permit fees

Building permit fees are set by Resolution 2025-R-27 (the building fees start on page 18), linked from the City’s Building Permit Fees page. Fees are paid online with the permit number by Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express, and the permit placard and cover sheet are emailed the business day after payment.

New homes also pay impact and utility fees from the City’s FY 2027 worksheet, effective October 1, 2026:

Water and sewer charges apply where the home connects to City utilities. The water, sewer and stormwater figures were updated by Ordinance 2026-O-17.

Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits

The Building and Permitting division issues electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical change-out and generator permits, each on its own online application or by email to BuildingDept@cityofedgewater.org. The City enforces the 2020 National Electrical Code with the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code. On new construction, the trade subcontractors and their licence numbers are listed on the main application.

Alliance handles electrical permit applications for contractors here. More on this: who pulls the electrical permit.

How to get a building permit in Edgewater

Inspections in Edgewater

By logging in with the permit number, you can schedule, reschedule or cancel inspections and get inspection results online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also call 386-427-3279, option 2; the permit number and inspection code are required. A live representative is available Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., excluding legal holidays.

Local Edgewater details that matter

Fences: the fence application needs a survey showing the fence line. Fences go finished side out. Between the front property line and the front of the house, residential fences are limited to 4 feet and must not be opaque. Other residential fences can be 6 feet, but a 6-foot fence on a side corner lot sits 10 feet back from the property line, and corner lots must keep the sight triangle (City Ordinance 21-38.02(d)). Commercial and industrial fences top out at 10 feet. Berming the ground to get around the height limits is not allowed.

Fill and drainage: the new construction application asks whether fill has been brought onto the lot. The site plan must show the fill dimensions, drainage improvements, setbacks and easements, and new fill must not encroach into drainage easements. Trees in the fill area may need a tree removal permit.

Building coverage: the City publishes maximum building coverage forms to check a lot before you add structures.

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

Edgewater 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.

• City of Edgewater - Building and Permitting
• Building Permit Fees (Resolution 2025-R-27)
• Online Permitting
• Forms & Applications
• Schedule an Inspection and pay permit fees
• Edgewater FY 2027 impact fee worksheet
• Edgewater building permit exemption form ($7,500)
• Edgewater agent authorization letter
• Edgewater fence permit application
• Edgewater new construction permit application

Edgewater building permit FAQ

Who issues building permits in Edgewater?

The City of Edgewater Building and Permitting division, part of Development Services. Shaun Milligan is the Chief Building Official.

How do I apply for a permit?

Use the online application for your permit type, or email the application and digitally signed and sealed plans to BuildingDept@cityofedgewater.org.

How are permit fees calculated?

Building permit fees are set by Resolution 2025-R-27, linked from the City’s Building Permit Fees page. New homes also pay impact fees, starting at $3,912 per dwelling in FY 2027, plus water, sewer and stormwater fees.

How tall can my fence be in Edgewater?

Up to 4 feet and non-opaque in front of the house, and up to 6 feet elsewhere on residential lots, with a 10-foot setback for 6-foot fences on side corner lots.

Do small repairs need a permit?

Single-family work under $7,500 with no electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas or structural work can be exempt. File the City’s Building Permit Exemption form.

Do contractors have to register with the City?

Not if they are registered and current with Volusia County’s contractor licensing program. Otherwise they send their state licence and insurance with each application.

How do I schedule an inspection?

Online with the permit number, 24 hours a day, or by phone at 386-427-3279, option 2.

Simplify Edgewater permitting with Alliance Permitting

Alliance Permitting is a permit documentation and submission company in Florida. We prepare your paperwork, file it correctly and coordinate with the permitting authority through issuance. We are not a contractor and we do not perform licensed plan review or inspections; that work stays with your licensed team and the jurisdiction.

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