Permit fees temporarily waived in Daytona Beach Shores.

Written by Kristen Schmutz

Belden Communications News 

The City of Daytona Beach Shores has temporarily waived local building permit fees for reconstruction or repairs needed because of damage caused by Hurricane Ian through November 10, 2022, and possibly extended for major reconstruction or repair projects.

According to a release, the Daytona Beach Shores City Council approved a resolution authorizing the temporary fee waiver for storm-related damage on Tuesday. The fee waiver applies only to the reconstruction or repair of the structure to its previously permitted condition. The property owner or contractor is required to provide proof of storm damage. Such proof shall be photos or written verification by an insurance adjuster, an architect, an engineer, a contractor, or a city official. Contractors must pass the savings from the fee waivers to the property owner.

Storm damage in Daytona Beach Shores ranges from minor to major, with damage to air conditioning units, windows, siding, roofs, fences, seawalls, and pool decks. Several businesses and homes also have flood damage. 

The city requires a building permit for the following projects:

• Sign replacement
• Decks and patios
• Air conditioner replacement
• Fences
• Re-roofing and roof repairs
• Shed replacement
• Swimming pool restoration
• Balcony enclosures
• Hurricane shutters
• Interior remodeling including cabinet replacement,
• Window replacement or alteration
• Door replacement or alteration
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Siding replacement
• Soffit, fascia, and gutters
• Balcony railing restoration
• Stucco or exterior finishing
• Retaining wall replacement
• Awning replacement

For more information about permit requirements can be found on the City's website at https://dbshores.org/157/Building-Division. Property owners and contractors may call the Building Division at 386-763-5377 with specific questions regarding permit requirements.