Author: mmora

The City of Deltona is just one of several authorities that may collect property taxes; all of the authorities that collect property taxes appear on your annual property tax bill. Deltona city taxes, on average, are usually among the lowest of all cities in Volusia County.

If you have questions about your assessed property value, you can call the Volusia County Property Appraiser at (386) 736-5901 or at vcpa.vcgov.org.

Deltona property taxes are actually among the lowest among cities in Volusia County. Many taxing authorities other than the City of Deltona, such as the County or the School Board, may also have charges on your tax bill. Your property taxes are based on the millage rate, which is set by the City Commission, and your property’s assessed value, which is determined by the Volusia County Property Appraiser. If you have questions about your property’s assessed value or possible tax exemptions, you can contact the Property Appraiser at 386-736-5901.

A Stormwater assessment is charged for every Equivalent Residential Unit, or ERU. The assessment is used to pay for stormwater improvements around Deltona to prevent flooding. The City Commission sets the assessment rate each year, and holds hearings that are open to the public before voting on the rate. Stormwater services are meant to benefit everyone and taxpayers may not opt out of these services. If you have questions about the number of ERUs on your tax bill, you may contact Deltona Public Works.

A Solid Waste assessment is charged to cover the costs of trash collection and disposal. The City Commission sets the assessment rate each year, and holds hearings that are open to the public before voting on the rate. Solid Waste service is provided by the City through a contracted vendor and taxpayers may not opt out of solid waste collections.

A Streetlighting assessment is charged to all properties within Streetlighting districts, that are created by a 50% or greater vote by the taxpayers within the district. The assessment is charged to cover the costs of maintaining and improving streetlighting throughout each district. The City Commission sets the assessment rate each year, and holds hearings that are open to the public before voting on the rate. Streetlighting services benefit every taxpayer within each district, so individual taxpayers may not opt out of streetlighting districts.

An Aquatic Weed Removal/Lake Cleanup assessment is charged to all properties within Lake Cleanup districts, that are created by a 50% or greater vote by the taxpayers within the district. The assessment is charged to cover the costs of aquatic weed removal and prevention within the district. The City Commission sets the assessment rate each year, and holds hearings that are open to the public before voting on the rate. Aquatic Weed Removal and Lake Cleanup services benefit every taxpayer within each district, so individual taxpayers may not opt out of lake districts.

Call the Building Services Department at 386-878-8660 Monday through Friday, 8AM to 4PM, to find out how to apply for a permit. You may also apply in person at City Hall, 2345 Providence Boulevard, in Deltona.

The City does not issue licenses, but does require a Business Tax Receipt if you are doing business in Deltona.

Call 386-878-8560 to find out how to apply, or come to City Hall at 2345 Providence Boulevard, Deltona, to apply.