DeLand FL property data and practical guides
Whether you're adding a deck, replacing a roof, or rewiring a bathroom, most structural and mechanical work in Volusia County requires a permit. Pulling the right permit protects your investment, keeps your homeowner's insurance valid, and ensures work is inspected by a licensed county building official.
Florida Building Code and Volusia County regulations require a permit for most work that affects structure, life-safety systems, or the building envelope. Common permit categories:
| Work type | Permit required? |
|---|---|
| New construction or addition | Yes — always |
| Accessory structure (shed, carport) over 200 sq ft | Yes |
| Deck or patio cover | Yes |
| Roof replacement (not just repair) | Yes |
| Window or door replacement (change in size or type) | Yes |
| Electrical panel upgrade or new circuits | Yes |
| Plumbing rough-in or fixture relocation | Yes |
| HVAC system replacement | Yes |
| Water heater replacement | Yes in most cases |
| Interior cosmetic work (paint, flooring, cabinets) | No |
| Like-for-like fixture swaps (faucet, toilet) | No |
| Fence under 6 ft (residential) | Check local ordinance |
When in doubt, call the building division before starting work — it is far easier to pull a permit before work begins than to get a retroactive permit after the fact.
If your property is inside the City of DeLand limits, permits are issued by the City of DeLand Building Department. If your property is in the unincorporated area around DeLand, permits are issued by Volusia County.
You can check whether your parcel is inside city limits using the DeLand property map — the sidebar shows the tax district and situs city for each parcel.
City of DeLand Building Department 120 S Florida Ave, DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 736-5924 deland.org/147/Building-Permits
Volusia County Building & Zoning 123 W Indiana Ave, DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 736-5929 volusia.org/building
In Florida, a licensed homeowner can pull a permit for their primary residence for certain types of work (structural, electrical, plumbing) and act as their own contractor — but they must personally perform the work, supervise it, and cannot sell the property within one year without disclosing that unlicensed work was done.
For any project where you're hiring a contractor, the contractor pulls the permit in their name and is responsible for inspections. Never let a contractor ask you to pull your own permit for work they're performing — that's a red flag and may indicate they are unlicensed or uninsured.
Before purchasing property or starting a renovation, it's worth checking the permit history to understand what work has been done and whether it was properly closed out.
Volusia County permit search: PermittingPortal.volusia.org — search by address or parcel number
City of DeLand permit history: Contact the Building Department directly or request records through the public records portal.
Use the DeLand property map to find the parcel ID (shown in the sidebar when you click a parcel), then search that ID in the county permitting portal.
This guide is for general informational purposes. Requirements change — always confirm current permit requirements with the appropriate jurisdiction before starting work.