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Permit Center

Attention Volusia County Licensed Contractors and Owner Builders:

Apply, manage, upload documents, check status, schedule inspections, and pay fees

CONNECT LIVE VOLUSIA 

(Online Permitting)


The Permit Center:

Welcome to the Volusia County Permit Center, our goal is to provide quality service to the community that is knowledgeable, efficient, comprehensive and helpful to the public. The Permit Center is responsible for receiving and processing of residential and commercial applications, verification of documents received and issuing permits for a variety of construction activities that require a permit.  Examples of permits include building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and major construction improvement permits.  

  • Email Contact: permitctr@volusia.org
  • In the event a Permit Technician is unavailable to take your call, please send a detailed email to permitctr@volusia.org
  • We are open Monday - Friday from 8am-5pm. (*Please note our last customer sign in is at 4:30pm.)  

 

*ATTENTION* Important 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 Permit Application Guide

Click here to access the Building Permit Application Guide.  This guide will explain the two-step process of applying for a building permit on Connect Live.  The two-step application process is for Commercial, Residential, Commercial Accessory, Residential Accessory, and Swimming Pool permit types.  Step 1, Pre-Application, includes reviews from Zoning, Planning, Land Development, Development Engineering, and Environmental.  Step 2, Building Application, includes reviews from Fire, Building and Impact Fees (if applicable).     

Click here for Building Permit Applications and Forms. 

Click here to view the Current Fee Schedules.

Impact Fees

If you are building a new home, constructing or expanding a commercial building, or changing the use of an existing building anywhere in Volusia County, an Impact Fee review is required. Click here for more information.


Helpful Info

One and Two Family Dwelling Inspection Checklist
Online Interactive GIS maps (including Flood Information Mapping and Wind Speed Maps for Building Construction)
View the Florida Building Codes
 


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