Volusia County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees for unincorporated Volusia County, with a free permit fee calculator. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.

In Unincorporated Volusia County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $487.03 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $210.37, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $136.79, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $104.40, and a whole-house repipe $124.04. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume 10 altered circuits and a 15-fixture scope. Each figure is that single permit only: a job that combines trades, like a kitchen remodel with electrical and plumbing work, pays each applicable permit. Pick a project to load it in the calculator below.

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Volusia County Fee Schedule 2026–2027 (Building Permits, Housing Code and Mobile Home Permit Fees, Exhibits A–L)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits. Minimum permit fee: $60.34.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Unincorporated Volusia County permit portal, or call 386-736-5929.

How Unincorporated Volusia County values a job: Volusia County determines construction value from the most recent ICC per-square-foot estimates (including the regional modifier) of all areas under roof, by construction type and use; the county’s valuation, not your contract price, drives the fee.

Schedule effective October 1, 2026. Last verified: October 2, 2026

This schedule took effect after Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). We check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Jurisdictions in Volusia County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across Volusia County's 16 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $256.13 (Deltona) to $699.26 (New Smyrna Beach).

Unincorporated Volusia CountyDaytona Beach Daytona Beach Shores DeBary DeLand Deltona Edgewater Holly Hill Lake Helen New Smyrna Beach Orange City Ormond Beach Pierson Ponce Inlet Port Orange South Daytona

Unincorporated Volusia County Permit Fee Schedule

Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.

Building Permit Fees in Unincorporated Volusia County

All projects

$60.34 for the first $2,000, then tiered rates by job value

Over $2,000, up to $40,000

$60.34 plus $8.05 per additional $1,000

Over $40,000, up to $100,000

$366.10 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$726.15 plus $3.98 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000

$2,319.10 plus $1.96 per additional $1,000

Mobile home permit

$100.56 flat

Plan review – commercial/multi-family

tiered by job value, capped at 50% of the permit fee, jobs over $5,000 only

Over $2,000, up to $5,000

$50.28

Over $5,000, up to $10,000

$60.34

Over $10,000, up to $50,000

$120.70

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$160.92

Over $100,000, up to $200,000

$201.15

Over $200,000

$201.15 plus $80.79 per additional $50,000

Plan review – residential

tiered by job value, capped at 50% of the permit fee, jobs over $5,000 only

Over $5,000, up to $10,000

$30.13

Over $10,000, up to $50,000

$50.28

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$100.56

Over $100,000, up to $150,000

$130.75

Over $150,000

$130.75 plus $30.13 per additional $50,000

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Private provider inspection credit

may reduce the permit fee by $27.38 per inspection

Credited at $27.38 per required inspection as printed; the county sets the inspection count (estimated per permit on commercial jobs).

Private provider or master plan: plan review waived

may reduce designated fees by 100%

Printed as: plan review fees will not be charged on permits issued using master plans or plans reviewed by a Private Provider service (basis: the plan review fee)

Application fee – 1–2 family residence (does not apply to some listed rules) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$201.29

Application fee – commercial building (does not apply to some listed rules) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$402.31

Application fee – mobile home (select fee rules only) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$100.56

Certificate of occupancy fee (if applicable)

$6.00

Permit reinstatement, extension, or closeout fee (if applicable)

$25.00

Reinspection fee (if applicable)

$62.14

† Corroborated across official sources, but not printed line-for-line in the linked schedule.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Unincorporated Volusia County

All projects

$60.34 for the first $1,000, then tiered rates by job value

Over $1,000, up to $25,000

$60.34 plus $8.05 per additional $1,000

Over $25,000

$253.45 plus $5.16 per additional $1,000

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00†

Private provider inspection credit

may reduce the permit fee by $27.38 per inspection

Credited at $27.38 per required inspection as printed; the county sets the inspection count (estimated per permit on commercial jobs).

Application fee – all other miscellaneous applications (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$60.34‡

Permit reinstatement, extension, or closeout fee (if applicable)

$25.00

Reinspection fee (if applicable)

$62.14

† Corroborated across official sources, but not printed line-for-line in the linked schedule.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated Volusia County Permit Fee Calculator

Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Job value ($)

$500$50,000

Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee

$136.79

Included in this total

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$132.79

$60.34 + 9 × $8.05 per $1,000 over $1,000 (see the fee table above)

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00

Private provider reductions (F.S. 553.791), not applied: $27.38 per inspection with a private provider for inspections. Confirm eligibility and reduced figures with the building department.

Total Estimate$136.79

Paid when you apply, counts toward this total

Application Fee – All Other Miscellaneous Applications$60.34‡

You pay this when you apply. It comes off the final permit bill, so it does not add to the total above.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Volusia County determines construction value from the most recent ICC per-square-foot estimates (including the regional modifier) of all areas under roof, by construction type and use; the county’s valuation, not your contract price, drives the fee.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated Volusia County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 386-736-5929. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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How to Apply for a Permit in Unincorporated Volusia County

Volusia County's Building and Code Administration handles permits for unincorporated Volusia County and for Lake Helen. Licensed contractors and owner-builders apply online through the county's Connect Live portal, where you can upload documents, track review status, schedule inspections, and pay fees. You can also apply in person at the Permit Center (123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand), open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the last sign-in at 4:30 p.m.; owner-builders must appear in person to sign the Owner Builder Affidavit. Questions go to the Permit Center at 386-736-5929 or permitctr@volusia.gov.

Sources: https://www.volusia.org/services/growth-and-resource-management/building-and-zoning/permit-and-zoning-center/ and https://connectlivepermits.org/citizenportal/app/landing

Apply online: Unincorporated Volusia County permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 386-736-5929
Email: permitctr@volusia.gov
Address: Permit Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand, FL 32720
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., last sign-in 4:30 p.m.
Source: Official contact page

Unincorporated Volusia County Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Unincorporated Volusia County?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $487.03, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated Volusia County's sourced fee schedule, and it covers the building permit alone; a job that combines trades pays each applicable permit. Calculate your job's value for an itemized total.

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Unincorporated Volusia County?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $210.37, based on Unincorporated Volusia County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated Volusia County?

A residential building permit is $60.34 for the first $2,000, then tiered rates by job value. Electrical permits are priced per circuit; Plumbing permits are priced per fixture; Mechanical / HVAC and Roofing permits scale with the value of the job. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

What Is the Minimum Permit Fee in Unincorporated Volusia County?

The sourced schedule sets a minimum permit fee of $60.34; small jobs pay at least that much before surcharges. The calculator applies it automatically.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Unincorporated Volusia County?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Unincorporated Volusia County?

Florida's HB 803 (effective July 2026) exempts certain single-family work under $7,500 from permitting statewide, excluding electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical, and gas work. Confirm with the building department whether your job qualifies before skipping a permit. Read what HB 803 changed and what it saves.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from Volusia County Fee Schedule 2026–2027 (Building Permits, Housing Code and Mobile Home Permit Fees, Exhibits A–L). See the official schedule. Last verified October 2, 2026.

New to Florida permit fees? Read our Florida permit fee guide: how schedules are set, the statutory surcharges, and what HB 803 changed in 2026. Pulling a commercial permit or a small residential job? See what HB 803 lets you save. Wondering whether fees changed this year? See which Florida fee schedules are new.