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.
FAQs Building
Permits and Inspections
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.
Building Permit Application (Word - Editable)
Building Permit Application (PDF)
Building Permit Fees, Revised
Residential Permit Documentation Requirements PDF) Residential Slope Roof Application (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.
Fee List
For further information about City Fees, please contact: Lisa McKinley at (386) 626-7007.
For further information about County Impact Fees, please contact: Heather Blank at (386) 736-5924, extension 2726.
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
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.
Business Tax Receipt Frequently Asked Questions
Water & Sewer Connections
Connections to the City of DeLand water and sewer system may be obtained through the Building Division. You must come to 120 South Florida Avenue and fill out an application to start the process. Please do not call to find out if the connections are available. We cannot tell you until the application is filled out and processed through utilities. Once the application is filled out and processed we will be able to give you a cost for the connections. Cost includes deposit, connection fees and impact fees. You would them come on and pay for the connections. Work orders are them issued and the meter is installed usually within a three day period. Please be aware that you must have licensed plumber make the connections from the meter and/or sewer line to the house. The plumber must have a permit and call for inspections.
The information needed to fill out the form is your address, Tax parcel ID number and the size meter you want.
Download the form below to fill out and bring into the City of DeLand office. For more information, please contact Kim Keith at (386) 626-7009.
Water/Sewer Service
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 (Editable in Word)
Tree Permit (Editable in Word)
