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Volusia County Building and Code Administration Services

Original title: Building and Code Administration

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The Frame

What this does

Residents and contractors must use these specific county portals and contact channels to legally obtain building permits, report code violations, or verify contractor licenses within unincorporated Volusia County.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners in unincorporated Volusia County

They must use these specific county services for all building permits, code compliance issues, and contractor verification.

Contractors

They are required to register with the county and maintain competency cards through the Contractor Licensing activity.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

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Summary

This document serves as the official portal for Volusia County's Building and Code Administration, providing residents and developers with access to permitting, , and contractor licensing services. It highlights the new online 'Permit Guide' tool designed to help users navigate zoning requirements, permit applications, and fee estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find out if my property is in a flood zone?
You can email your request to CountyFloodZoneInquiries@volusia.gov for properties within the .
How do I report a potential code violation?
You can file a complaint online through the county website or contact the division at 386-736-5925.
Is there a tool to help me start the permitting process?
Yes, the county provides an online 'Permit Guide' at permitguide.volusia.gov to help you determine requirements and estimate fees.

Key Facts

  • Volusia County offices will be closed on December 25 and January 1 for holidays.
  • The new 'Permit Guide' (permitguide.volusia.gov) allows users to check zoning, identify required permits, and estimate fees.
  • The Building and Code Administration is divided into four activities: Code Compliance, Permit Center, Building Code Administration, and Contractor Licensing.
  • Code Compliance investigates potential ordinance violations and performs inspections.
  • The Permit Center handles all building permit applications and inspections.
  • Building Code Administration provides flood zone information and reviews construction plans for code compliance.
  • Contractor Licensing maintains a database of contractors and investigates unlicensed activity.
  • The department office is located at 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand, FL 32720.
  • Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Why It Matters

Residents and contractors must use these specific county portals and contact channels to legally obtain building permits, report code violations, or verify contractor licenses within unincorporated Volusia County.

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Lobbying Activity

AARP

$4,110,000

2026

HEALTH ISSUESMEDICARE/MEDICAIDLAW ENFORCEMENT/CRIME/CRIMINAL JUSTICEPHARMACY

P.L. 119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R. 8867, Planning for Long-term Aging Needs (PLAN) Act H.R. 5861, Legacy Act of 2025 H.R. 9393, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. H.R. 9396, the Prior Authorization Accountability Act. S. 4916, the Aging with Artificial Intelligence Act. H.R. 8100, Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act. S. 3886, Nurses Belong in Nursing Homes Act. H.R. 6766/S. 3492, the Essential Caregivers Act of 2025. H.R. 7966/S. 4118, Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act. S. 2120, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 5575, the Firefighters Assisting Seniors to Emergency Response (FASTER) Act of 2025. H.R. 3954/S. 4641, Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act. H.R.5554/S.2831, Stand Strong for Medicare Act. S. 3439/H.R. 6735, Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act and efforts related to the bill S. 1227/H.R. 2491, Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act S. 668/H.R. 3183, Supporting Access to Falls Education and Prevention and Strengthening Training Efforts and Promoting Safety Initiatives (SAFE STEPS) for Veterans Act of 2025 CMS-1851-P, Hospice Proposed rule. CMS-1843-P, Skilled Nursing Facility Proposed rule. CMS-1844-P, Home Health Proposed rule. No bill number. Health care transparency. No bill number. Discussed use of artificial intelligence and health data technology. No bill number. Discussed health-related policies and activities around the fall respiratory virus season. No bill number. Discussed health insurance affordability proposals. No bill number. Discussed Nursing Home staffing standards, safety, and quality. No bill number. Discussed Nursing home transparency and ownership requirements. No bill number. Discussed home health, hospice, and long-term care. No bill number. Discussed falls prevention. No bill number. Discussed social isolation. No bill number. Discussed HUD Assisted Living Requirements No bill number. Discussed family caregiving. No bill number. Discussed AARP paper on Medicare Caregiver Training Services. No bill number. Discussed Medicaid community engagement interim final rule, including the family caregiver exemption. No bill number. Discussed the paid direct care workforce in long-term care. No bill number. Discussed the unaffordability of long-term care. No bill number. Discussed Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration Program and Medicaid HCBS spousal impoverishment protections. No bill number. Discussed Medicaid fraud and family caregivers, Medicaid self-direction programs. No bill number. Discussed sandwich generation family caregiver hearing and submitted a statement for the record discussing family caregivers and sandwich generation caregivers, programs that support them, AARP caregiving resources, and federal policies to support sandwich generation caregivers and caregivers more broadly. No bill number. Discussed long-term care. No bill number. CMS-2453-NC; Medicaid Program; 2028 Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Quality Measure Set Submitted comments No bill number. Discussed expanding access to home care. No bill number. Discussed the increasing cost of home care No bill number. Discussed HSA use for telehealth chronic care management services/subscriptions. No bill number. Discussed artificial intelligence and technology

NATIONAL MAIN STREET CENTER, INC.

NATIONAL MAIN STREET CENTER, INC.

MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES

on behalf of PHARMACANN, LLC

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JOSEPH P. GATTUSO

on behalf of TENNANT COATINGS, INC.

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RON TABACZYNSKI

on behalf of BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO

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MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES

on behalf of BUILDING OWNERS & MANAGERS ASSOC. OF CHICAGO (BOMA)

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JON ROSENBLATT

on behalf of INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL

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RON TABACZYNSKI

on behalf of BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO

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PAUL S COLGAN

on behalf of HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHICAGO

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Connected Entities

other500Occupancy threshold for assembly areas in buildings.Map →
locationVolusia CountyThe local government entity managing building permits and code administration.Map →
other5,000Square footage threshold for assembly areas in buildings.Map →
organizationVolusia CountyThe local government entity providing building and code services.Map →
other386-736-2700Main contact phone number for the department.Map →
location123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand, FL 32720Physical office address for the Building and Code Administration.Map →
personNicholas VenturaDirector and Chief Building Official.Map →

Sources

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www.volusia.org

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