Permit Fees will be waived for permits submitted by the home owner related to Hurricane Milton damage as of October 10, 2024 - December 1st 2024 you will need to provide a notarized Hurricane Damage Verification Affidavit, proof of damage (photos) and a scope of work outlining the work to be completed. 

Hurricane Affidavit

The informational materials and forms listed below are intended to aid you in the building/remodel permit process.

New residents take a few minutes and browse through the Neighborhood Page.

The City of Lake Helen Building Department accepts Volusia County Building Department Forms.

*The 8th Edition Florida Building Code became Effective Midnight December 31, 2023*

Permit Submission

Permits can be:

• Delivered to City Hall, 327 S. Lakeview Drive, Lake Helen
• Mailed to PO Box 39, Lake Helen, Florida 32744; or
• Emailed to permits@lakehelen.org.
  

Please bring 2 complete sets of all forms and documents with you (except energy forms – 3 sets required).

Fee Schedules

• Permit Fee Schedule (Volusia County) – The City of Lake Helen utilizes Volusia County Permit Fee Schedule (per Resolution 2006-04)
• FY2025 FEE SCHEDULE– City of Lake Helen Development Related Fee Schedule

Forms

To ensure you have the correct information and required forms, always download them prior to beginning the permitting process.

Certificate of Appropriateness Applications

• Certificate of Appropriateness Application – **Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) must be completed for New Construction, Re-Model, Fence, Shed, Pool, re-Roof when changing roof material example (from shingle to metal).
• Modification to Certificate of Appropriateness Application – **Modification to Certificate of Appropriateness application must be completed when changes to the original Certificate of Appropriateness are requested.
• Certificate of Appropriateness Checklist
• Building a New Home – more information
• Annual Utilization and Inspection Report

Business Tax -Please submit to vendors@lakehelen.org

• Business Tax Commercial Application

• Home Occupation Application

Other Permits

• Alarm
• Tree Removal
• Event Permit
• Golf Cart Permit

Additional Information

• Visit Volusia County Property Appraiser for additional searches
• Property Owner Bill of Rights
• Lake Helen Homes Pattern Book (Learn more about our Historic Style Guide)

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