Daytona Beach waives permit and inspection fees for select areas for two years

Written by Kristen Schmutz

Belden Communications News 

In continued efforts to promote neighborhood improvements and beautification, the City of Daytona Beach is waiving building permit and inspection fees for commercial and residential properties within the borders of Mason Avenue to Shady Place and Nova Road to Ridgewood Avenue beginning Thursday, October 21. The waiver of the fees will be in effect for two years, through October 20, 2023.

Eligible projects included in the waiver are interior renovations, replacing or repairing a roof, adding fencing, improving, or adding a driveway, and adding windows or doors. Ineligible projects include, but are not limited to, building a new structure separate from an existing building or any new single-family home.

According to a release, City Commissioners approved the action item during a regularly scheduled City Commission meeting back in August to encourage property owners to repair and improve their homes and buildings in the area. Any fees charged by the State of Florida are not a part of the waiver.

Permit applications are available online and can also be picked up or dropped off at the Permits and Licensing office at City Hall located off S. Ridgewood Avenue from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, faxed to (386) 671-8149 or emailed to Contact_PnL@codb.us.