The city Building & Inspections Division processes construction permits, reviews plans and performs inspections. The city states that its work includes building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical code administration.
What requires a building permit in New Smyrna Beach?
Permits are required for new construction and for structural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical changes, apart from the exemptions in law and code. Property in unincorporated Volusia County is permitted by Volusia County, not the city.
Who handles permitting in New Smyrna Beach?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Office | Building & Inspections Division, 214 Sams Ave., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 |
| Phone | 386-410-2860 |
| Hours | Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| permits@cityofnsb.com; inspections@cityofnsb.com |
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| Permit category |
|---|
| Building |
| Electrical |
| Mechanical |
| Plumbing |
New Smyrna Beach building permit cost
The city fee schedule (revised October 1, 2025) sets fees by work group. New single-family homes are priced by square footage, for example $2,700.04 up to 2,000 square feet, and additions, remodels, pools and similar work by valuation. These fees include up to two plan reviews, routine inspections and all subcontractor permit fees. Half of the permit fee is paid up front for plan review and is not refundable, and every permit carries a state surcharge of 2.5% or $4.00, whichever is greater. Re-inspections cost $67.85 the first time and $271.43 after that.
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- Building — The city Building & Inspections Division reviews and inspects building work.
- Electrical — Permitted and inspected by the city; included in the fee for new homes and Group II work.
- Mechanical — Permitted and inspected by the city.
- Plumbing — Permitted and inspected by the city.
How to get a building permit in New Smyrna Beach
Confirm the project address is inside New Smyrna Beach and identify every permit record required for the work.
Complete the city application and attach all forms required for the work, with plans as PDFs where plan review is needed.
Contractors register in the EnerGov Citizen Self Service portal and upload the application and documents, adding the homeowner and subcontractors. Homeowners pulling their own permits apply in person at 210 Sams Avenue.
Track plan review and respond only to documented comments or requests from the reviewing authority.
Pay the invoice online by credit card. Simple permits can be issued right after payment.
For jobs over $5,000, post a recorded Notice of Commencement on site before the first inspection. Request inspections in CSS or by email.
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Inspections are carried out Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Request them in Citizen Self Service or by email to inspections@cityofnsb.com, using the permit number. Requests made before 4:00 p.m. on a work day are scheduled for the next work day; later or weekend requests go to the business day after.
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
- Permit fee schedule (PDF)
- Inspections
- Online permitting
- Building & Inspections Division
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Who handles building permits in New Smyrna Beach?
The city Building & Inspections Division, for property inside city limits.
How do I apply?
Contractors apply through the EnerGov Citizen Self Service portal. Homeowners pulling their own permits apply in person.
How are permit fees calculated?
By square footage for new homes and by valuation for additions, remodels and similar work, under the city fee schedule.
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