City Building Permits
DeBary, FL Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in DeBary, Florida. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
All properties within the incorporated City of DeBary.
- Department
- Building
- Address
- 16 Colomba Road, DeBary, FL 32713
- Phone
- 386-601-0212
- Website
- https://debary.org/158/Building
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Citizenserve Online Portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Confirm the property is within DeBary city limits.
- Use the building page and portal to identify the permit type and upload requirements.
- Submit the application and plans through Citizenserve.
- Respond to plan review comments issued through the city's contracted building-services workflow.
- Pay fees, obtain issuance, and schedule inspections through the online system.
Typical processing time: Permit timelines are being administered to comply with recent Florida statutory requirements.
Source: Building
General Requirements
A building permit is required for all construction within the City of DeBary.
Required Documents
- Completed permit application
- Site plan
- Construction plans
- Applicant/owner acknowledgements
- Permit validity
- Florida's general 180-day permit activity framework applies.
- Building code
- Florida Building Code (8th Edition, 2023) effective December 31, 2023
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders must comply with city and PDCS building services requirements.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must be properly licensed and registered.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Building code: Florida Building Code (8th Edition, 2023) effective December 31, 2023
- Building Department
- FAQ
- License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building before applying.
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