Demolition permit guide · Volusia County

How to demolish a house in Deltona, FL

In Deltona, residential demolition permits are issued by the City of Deltona Building Services (application: Building permit application with the Demolition Checklist).

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The process

Demolition permit steps in Deltona

  1. Step 1

    Gather the minimum items on the Demolition Checklist; incomplete or emailed applications are not accepted.

  2. Step 2

    Submit the complete building permit application.

  3. Step 3

    After issuance: pass Pre-Demo Plumbing (water meter disconnected, sewer left uncovered to verify it is capped), Pre-Demo Electrical (lines disconnected from meter base), and Pre-Demo Gas (meter removed and capped) inspections.

  4. Step 4

    Pass the Pre-Building Demo inspection verifying silt fence or other protection for surrounding properties.

  5. Step 5

    Demolish, remove all debris, re-sod or seed the site, and pass the Final Building Demolition inspection.

What to submit

Documents Deltona asks for

DocumentWhat it is
Complete building permit application [1]
Notice of CommencementIf the project is $5,000 or greater. [1]
Written scope of work [1]
Survey of the siteShowing all current buildings, pools, septic tank, wells, etc. [1]
Septic tank abandonment inspectionIf applicable, from the Volusia County Health Department. [1]
Well abandonment inspectionIf applicable, from the Volusia County Health Department. [1]
FDEP Notice of Demolition or Asbestos RenovationChecklist lists commercial jobs, all single family homes, single family zoning changing to commercial, and single family homes in city projects, then notes single family homes demolished one at a time for replacement with the same type of structure are exempt if none of the above applies. [1]
Before the machine shows up

Utilities, asbestos, septic and trees in Deltona

Utilities
  • Water (meter) and sewer: Pre-Demo Plumbing inspection verifies the water meter is disconnected; sewer must remain uncovered so the inspector can verify it is capped. [1]
  • Electric: Pre-Demo Electrical inspection: lines disconnected from the meter base. [1]
  • Gas: Pre-Demo Gas inspection: gas meter removed and capped. [1]
Asbestos

FDEP, Division of Air Resource Management: Checklist requires the FDEP Notice of Demolition or Asbestos Renovation form for the listed project types (see required documents). [1]

Septic and well

Volusia County Health Department (FDOH in Volusia County): Septic tank abandonment inspection and well abandonment inspection, if applicable. [1]

Trees

The city's Application for Tree Removal Permit (Land Development Code, Ordinance 98-26, Article II) includes a type 'In Connection with Building or Related Improvements' (Sec. 98.29(a)(4)) and requires a tree survey, removal and replacement calculations, and identification of historic and specimen trees. [3]

After the house is down
  • Final Building Demolition inspection verifies all debris removed and the site re-sodded or seeded to prevent erosion.
Good to know
  • Checklist states it is not all-inclusive and additional information may be required.
  • Office hours Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Email: permitting@deltonafl.gov.
Where to file

The office that issues it

City of Deltona Building Services

2345 Providence Blvd., Deltona, FL 32725

386-878-8660

Department website

Demolition application

Fee: Demolition, Residential $128.30; Commercial $175.00 (Resolution No. 2019-51 fee schedule effective January 1, 2020). Non-refundable submittal fee for one and two family dwellings $35.00.

Florida rules

State rules apply on top of the local ones

The asbestos notice, septic and well abandonment, owner-builder limits and the Notice of Commencement come from state law. See the Florida rules that apply to every demolition.

Questions people actually ask

Straight answers

Do I need a permit to demolish a house in Deltona?

Yes. Residential demolition in Deltona is permitted through the City of Deltona Building Services. Fee: Demolition, Residential $128.30; Commercial $175.00 (Resolution No. 2019-51 fee schedule effective January 1, 2020). Non-refundable submittal fee for one and two family dwellings $35.00..

Do I need an asbestos survey to demolish a house in Deltona?

Checklist requires the FDEP Notice of Demolition or Asbestos Renovation form for the listed project types (see required documents).

Can Brightview handle the demolition in Deltona?

Yes. Brightview Homes (CRC1334100) pulls the permit under its Florida contractor license and runs the asbestos survey and notice, utility disconnects, historic documentation when it applies, tear-down, haul-off and final inspection. Demolition is quoted per job, typically $12,000 to $24,000.

Sources · verified 2026-10-12

Where this comes from

Every fact on this page comes from the official sources below, read on the date shown. Rules change; the building department has the final word.

  1. Deltona Demolition Checklist (revised 9/2024)
    https://www.deltonafl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/137/Demolition-PDF
  2. Deltona Building Services Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2020
    https://www.deltonafl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/115/Building-Services-Fee-Schedule---Effective-January-1st-2020-PDF
  3. Deltona Application for Tree Removal Permit
    https://deltonafl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/135/Tree-Removal-Permit-PDF
  4. Deltona Permitting Forms
    https://www.deltonafl.gov/186/Permitting-Forms
  5. https://www.deltonafl.gov/177/Building-Services-Division
    https://www.deltonafl.gov/177/Building-Services-Division

What we could not confirm in published sources

Ask the building department about these before you plan around them.

  • Whether the 2020 fee schedule is still current.
  • Online portal name and URL for demolition submittals.
  • Owner-builder rules as stated by the city.
  • Whether Deltona has any local historic preservation review (none found).
  • The asbestos notice list on the checklist is internally ambiguous for single family homes.
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