The Building Division provides three different services: building plans review and inspections, code enforcement and issuance of occupational licenses. General Building Division Information can be answered by calling (386)626-7007, (386)626-7008, or (386)626-7009. City Hall, 120 South Florida Avenue, DeLand, Florida 32720.
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Green Building
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Permits and Inspections ** NOTICE FOR NEW PERMITS - EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008 **
The Building Division receives building permit applications for all structures ranging from office buildings to homes to fences and reviews the construction plans to assure that they meet requirements of the Florida Building Code, other ordinances in effect; checks contractors for required licenses; and maintains records. Field inspections of buildings are conducted to make sure they are being constructed in accordance with approved plans and all applicable construction codes. Inspectors are state certified in their respective areas. Tree permits and permits for water and sewer connections are also issued through this office. For further Information, please contact Lisa McKinley at (386) 626-7007.
Change of Contractor Form (PDF)
Commercial Checklist (PDF)
Commercial Roof Slope Application (PDF)
Disclosure Statement (PDF)
Generator Permit Check List (PDF)
Inspection Scheduling - Commercial - Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
Inspection Scheduling - Residential - Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
Notice of Commencement Form (PDF)
Permit Application (PDF)
Permit Authorization Form (PDF)
Permit Revision Form (PDF)
Residential Checklist (PDF)
Residential Permit Documentation Requirements (PDF)
Residential Slope Roof Application (PDF)
Response to Comments Form (PDF)
Roof Inspection Affidavit (PDF)
Building and Impact Fees
Building and impact fees are calculated on each structure. The fee list describes most of what may be applied to your project. Plans review fees are collected at the time of plan submittal. Building inspection fees and City impact fees (water, sewer, police, fire, government buildings, and parks and recreation impact fees) are collected when the permit issued. In addition, the City of DeLand collects the County Road impact fees and the County school impact fees before a certificate of occupancy is issued.
Building Permit Fees, Revised
For further information about City Fees, please contact: Lisa McKinley at (386) 626-7007.
For further information about County Impact Fees, please call (386) 736-5924.
Code Enforcement
Two Code Enforcement Officers are also employed by the Building Division. The officer enforces a broad range of land use ordinances to assure that a healthy, safe and attractive environment is maintained for DeLand's residents. Code enforcement services are provided in response to citizen complaints, but work efforts also include proactive enforcement and educational components designed to promote compliance with adopted regulations. When necessary, compliance may be achieved through the City's Code Enforcement Special Magistrate who has the authority to levy a fine of up to $250.00 per day (more for repeat violations). For certain violations, Code Enforcement Officers may issue citations or "tickets" instead of processing a violation through the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate. In general, tickets are reserved for more serious or repeat violations. For more information, please contact Salli Combs at (386) 626-7029 or Kathy Marsala at (386) 626-7028.
Code Enforcement Frequently Asked Questions
Business Tax Receipt (Occupational License)
All businesses located within the City of DeLand are required to obtain an occupational license which must be renewed annually.
Please contact Elysha Dunagan at (386) 626-7010 if you are a new business needing a license for the first time, to learn about license fees and to obtain a copy of the application.
License renewals are sent through the mail. This generally occurs in late August of each year.
Application for Business Tax Receipt - Occupational License (PDF)
Residential Affidavit (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions (Business Tax Receipt - Occupational License)
Water & Sewer Connections
Connections to the City of DeLand municipal water and sewer system are obtained through the Building Division. The cost includes connection, impact and deposit fees. You may download the fee list below for more information.
Fee List
Please download and fill out the Request for Verification of Potable Water and Sanitary Sewer and return to the DeLand City Hall, 120 South Florida Avenue, 1st Floor, Building Division. For tracking purposes, we do not accept phone requests. Applicants will also need to download the Guidelines for assistance with application process. For more information, you may contact the Building Division.
Request for Verification of Potable Water and/or Sanitary Sewer
Guidelines and Process
Tree/Infrastructure Permits
A permit is required to cut down trees or clear land. If it is a single tree on existing developed property, you will need to know the type and size of the tree. If it is a protected or historic tree the City forester will have to look at the tree and make a determination if the tree can be cut down. If the forester approves, a permit will be issued and the tree can be removed.
An infrastructure permit may be issued for large developments after site plan approval. This permit is issued if the developer wished to clear and install underground utilities before the structure permit is issued. If the developer obtains his building permit an infrastructure is not necessary because the work is covered under the building permit. For more information, please contact Lisa McKinley at (386) 626-7007.
Tree Worksheets (PDF)
Tree Permit (PDF)
