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Building and Code Administration

Permit Guide

Not sure where to start? Use Volusia County’s new Permit Guide for zoning and permitting information before you apply.

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Connect Live

Ready to apply? Use the County’s permitting and compliance portal for application submittal and permit, property, and contractor information.

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Permit & Code Concierge Service

Unsure how to complete your permitting process? Get personalized guidance to navigate your permitting or code enforcement journey.

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RECENT UPDATES!

The Volusia County Permit Guide is now available, an easy-to-use online tool that helps applicants prepare for permitting and development projects!

The Permit Guide is a one-stop resource that helps users:

  • Check where a project is allowed
  • Determine which permits are required
  • Review application submittal requirements
  • Estimate permit fees

The Volusia County Permit Guide is now available at permitguide.volusia.org. Whether you’re a first-time applicant or an experienced developer, this tool helps you find the right information, reduce delays, and move your project forward with confidence.
 

 


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 the Permit Center, please email Permitctr@volusia.org or call (386) 736-5929
Click to search for a Contractor that is registered with Volusia County.

Volusia County Building Permit and Utilization Reports by Fiscal Year

FY 2019/2020

FY 2020/2021

FY 2021/2022

FY 2022/2023

FY 2023/2024

FY 2024/2025

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