The City of South Daytona Building Department issues building permits for work inside the city. It provides plan review and the required inspections for all permitted construction, and it takes permit applications by email.
What requires a permit in South Daytona?
The city says to check in advance if there is any question about whether a permit is required, and to use licensed contractors for all work on your property.
For new structures and additions, South Daytona specifically calls for permit applications, occupancy and construction information where applicable, elevations, foundation details, roof-truss information, wall sections showing a continuous load path, opening details, energy calculations, exterior product approvals and the Volusia County impact-fee statement.
If the property is in a FEMA special flood hazard area, two copies of signed and sealed elevation certificates must be included with the submittal.
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Office | 1672 S Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, FL 32119 |
| Phone | 386-322-3000 |
| permits@southdaytona.org |
South Daytona permit types
The city’s Building page offers one building permit application plus forms for roofing (a roof inspection affidavit and a roofing information sheet), residential pools, revisions and temporary signs.
Permit costs and local fees
Permit fees are set by the city’s fee schedule. When the Building Department tells you the permit is ready to be issued, you pay and then let the department know the payment has been made.
Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other trade permits
The Building Department checks the licensing and registration on every permit application through the Volusia County Licensing Program, under an interlocal agreement.
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South Daytona asks for the application and supporting documents as separate PDF files. The Building page links the building permit application, Notice of Commencement, product approval schedule, pool safety forms, revision form, roof inspection affidavit and roofing information sheet.
New buildings and additions need signed and sealed surveys: three copies for commercial projects and two for residential.
The city directs applicants to start with zoning through Community Development to verify that the proposed work is feasible or allowed before relying on the building-permit application alone.
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Confirm with Community Development that the work is allowed on the property.
Complete the building permit application and the plans and documents the city lists for the scope.
The city checks the licensing and registration of each contractor on the application.
Send the application and documents as separate PDF files to permits@southdaytona.org, and answer any plan-review comments.
When the city says the permit is ready, pay and tell the Building Department. The city then emails the permit and stamped documents.
Print the permit and stamped documents and keep them on site before the first inspection, then pass each required inspection.
Inspections in South Daytona
The Building Department performs the required inspections for all permitted construction. The emailed permit and stamped documents must be printed and on site before the first inspection.
Do not cover work that needs a rough or in-progress inspection until it has passed.
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Get a free quote →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
Official South Daytona permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
Frequently asked questions
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Get a free quote →Who issues building permits in South Daytona?
The City of South Daytona Building Department issues building permits for work inside the city.
How do I apply for a permit in South Daytona?
Email the application and supporting documents, as separate PDF files, to permits@southdaytona.org.
How are trade permits handled?
The city checks the licence and registration of every contractor on a permit application through the Volusia County Licensing Program.
Which Florida Building Code applies?
The Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), effective December 31, 2023.
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