Do I need a permit for shed or accessory structure in Edgewater?
Yes. In Florida, shed or accessory structure generally requires a permit, and Edgewater is no exception.
Florida has no statewide small-shed exemption. The widely repeated rule that a shed under 120 square feet needs no permit comes from the model International Codes, and Florida did not adopt it: section 105.2 of the Florida Building Code, Building exempts only specified gas, mechanical and plumbing work, with no category exempting detached accessory structures. Where a size threshold exists it is a local ordinance, and it genuinely differs, so ask your building department for the line that applies at your address. Any shed with electricity, plumbing or a permanent foundation needs a permit regardless of size, and zoning setbacks, flood zone rules and wind anchoring apply even when no building permit is required.
Florida and local notes for Edgewater
Volusia County's own permitting office is the Building and Code Administration Permit Center, reachable on 386-736-5929 at https://www.volusia.org/services/growth-and-resource-management/building-and-zoning/. It issues permits for the unincorporated county. If your city does not run its own building department, this is the office that will handle the job. Contractor licensing here is centralised across the county. Volusia County Contractor Licensing exists to provide a uniform system for regulating registered contractors in the unincorporated county and all the municipalities within Volusia County, with one stated exception, the City of Pierson. So unless you are in Pierson, your contractor's local registration runs through the county: 386-736-5929, clca@volusia.gov, 123 W Indiana Avenue Room 203, DeLand. Edgewater's shed handout says all storage and utility sheds require a building permit regardless of size, including prefabricated sheds. Only small snap-together or screw-together non-walk-in storage units such as deck boxes are exempt. Shed permits are issued only where a primary structure already exists. Sheds may not go in the front yard, on easements, or over septic systems, and corner lots are treated as having two front yards. Edgewater limits accessory buildings to 2 per parcel with a combined area of no more than 60 percent of the home. Storage sheds of 200 square feet or less that are not used as a garage may sit 5 feet from rear and side property lines. In a Special Flood Hazard Area the shed floor must be at or above base flood elevation, or the shed must have flood openings of at least 1 square inch per square foot of floor area.
Documents you may need
- Permit applicationLikely required
- Site plan showing setbacksLikely required
- Structure dimensions or manufacturer drawingsSometimes required
- Anchoring or tie-down detailsSometimes required
- Permit or zoning applicationLikely required
- Site plan showing setbacks and distance to lot linesLikely required
- Anchoring or tie-down details for wind loadSometimes required
- Contractor license number issued or recognised by the countyLikely required
- City of Edgewater Accessory Structure/Screenroom/Dock Permit applicationLikely required
- Boundary survey or site plan to scale showing the shed location and distances to property lines and structuresLikely required
- State-approved plans for a prefabricated shed, or plans by a Florida registered architect or engineer for a site-built shedLikely required
- Engineered anchoring details if the shed plans do not include themSometimes required
- Owner Builder Affidavit with proof of ownershipSometimes required
Possible inspections
- Foundation or slab inspection
- Framing and anchoring inspection
- Final inspection
- Slab or tie-down inspection
- Framing and roof sheathing inspections for site-built sheds
- Electrical pre-power or plumbing rough-in if applicable
- Building final
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for shed or accessory structure in Edgewater?
- Yes. In Florida, shed or accessory structure generally requires a permit, and Edgewater is no exception. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
- Who issues the permit in Edgewater?
- The local building department for Edgewater handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
- How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
- Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.
PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.