Category: FAQ

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.

You may not receive a Business Tax Receipt renewal if you have changed your address, or are delinquent on your business tax receipt fees. You may call 386-878-8560 to speak to Business Tax about your account

Annual Business Tax Receipt fees are due July 1st and become delinquent if not paid by October 1st. The City assesses late penalties on delinquent fees. If you have questions about your account or the late penalty, call Business Tax at 386-878-8560.

The City general does not waive late penalties. If you wish to discuss your account or the late penalties with Business Tax, call 386-878-8560.

The City requires annual Fire safety inspections for most businesses operating in Deltona. There is a charge for each inspection and reinspection to cover the cost of this service, and the City bills this fee to each business.