Building and Code Administration
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RECENT UPDATES!
Simplified Residential Fence and Shed Regulations on June 5,2025
Volusia County residents in unincorporated areas will find it easier to install small sheds and residential fences, thanks to a recent decision by the Volusia County Council. On May 6, the Council approved a revision to Chapter 72 of the Volusia County Code of Ordinances to eliminate the requirement for a building permit for 480 square feet or smaller sheds. The ordinance, which will go into effect on June 5, also removes the building permit requirement for residential fences, except when the fence functions as a safety barrier for a swimming pool. To learn more, click here.
Contractor Licensing Documents, Effective 3/1/2025
Effective March 1, 2025, All Contractor Licensing documents, including Insurance and Licenses, are required to be uploaded directly to the License holders ConnectLive account. Documents will need to be uploaded to each license the License holder has. A guide for uploading the documents for your license / insurance can be found at the link below, page three of that document addresses how to upload.
Hurricane Milton Update:
On October 15, 2024, Volusia County Council approved a resolution to waive certain application, permit and plan review fees for repair and reconstruction of Commercial and Residential structures that sustained damage directly related to Hurricane Milton. Permits submitted related to Hurricane Milton damage as of October 10, 2024 - January 8,2026, will need to provide a notarized Hurricane Damage Verification Affidavit, proof of damage (photos) and a scope of work outlining the work to be completed. For more information, please click here.
Building and Code Administration Division
The Building and Code Administration Division is composed of four major activities: Code Compliance, Permit Center, Building Code Administration, and Contractor Licensing.
The Code Compliance activity investigates complaints of potential county ordinance violations and performs code-related inspections.
Questions about code compliance?
Email CodeCompliance@volusia.org or call 386-736-5925.
Click to file a complaint online.
Permit Center
The Permit Center activity assists with all building permit applications and inspections.
Questions about permitting?
Email PermitCtr@volusia.org or call (386) 736-5929
Click to view building permit information online.
Questions about online services or payments?
Email ConnectLive@volusia.org or call (386) 736-5943
Click to go to Connect Live.
Building Code Administration
The Building Code Administration activity reviews building plans for compliance to county, state, and federal codes, inspects construction for consistency with the approved plans, and provides flood zone information. For individual property inquiries within the unincorporated county, email your request to CountyFloodZoneInquiries@volusia.org.
Contractor Licensing
The Contractor Licensing activity administers a county-wide database of contractors, issues competency cards and listings, and investigates complaints of unlicensed activity.
Questions about contractor licensing? Contractor Licensing Frequently asked questions
To contact Contractor Licensing, please email ContractorLicensing@volusia.org or call (386) 736-5929
Click to search for a Contractor that is registered with Volusia County.
