Frequently Asked Questions

The Rental Housing Registration program is designed to proactively identify blighted, deteriorated and substandard rental housing and to ensure the rehabilitation or elimination of such housing that does not meet minimum standards. These standards address not only life, health and safety issues but also the results of deferred or inadequate maintenance.

Rental property includes single-family dwellings, duplexes, apartments, town homes, triplexes, quadplexes and condominiums that have between 1 and 4 units which are leased, rented or occupied by a person or persons other than the owner.

The property owner is responsible for completing the registration process.  The property owner may designate a representative or Property Manager to apply.

Yes, there is both an application fee ($40) and a unit fee ($50 per unit) for new registrations. The registration renewal fee is due annually ($75 per unit) and is consistent for all types of properties.  You must also obtain a Business Tax Receipt for your rental property.

Inspections are not required.  If you choose to have a voluntary inspection, the fee is $50 per unit.   Once your property passes, your registration fees will be waived for the following year and you will receive your registration via email.  Voluntary inspections may be conducted every 2 years.

All rental registrations are billed in August and are payable by September 30 for the next year, which runs Oct. 1 – Sept. 30. They are non-transferable and good for the entire year.   Refunds are not issued should you decide not to rent for the full year.   

You can submit your application and pay online here. We will contact you after a zoning review is completed to schedule your inspection. Once your inspection passes, your registration will become active. If the property is sold, owners must notify the Rental Department to close the license within 15 days of a sale or transfer of the property.

Inspections will be performed Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., by appointment only.

Yes, the property owner, or their designated representative, must be present during inspections. It is the property owner's responsibility to inform tenants at least 24 hours in advance of pending inspections and to provide access.

Yes, both tenants and the property owners are encouraged to be present during the inspections. 

Yes, the property owner, or agent, will be furnished a copy of the passed or failed inspection report before the inspector leaves the property.

No, you will be given time to remedy any violations.  Failure to remedy may result in Code Enforcement action.

The property owner or agent will be given adequate time to correct violations noted. The time allotted for correction will be at the inspector’s discretion, based on the nature and severity of the violation.

The City of Daytona Beach Residential Rental Housing Inspector will perform all requested residential rental inspections.

Once the application is received and fees are paid, the property owner or registered agent will be contacted to set up the inspection. The inspection will be done by appointment only.

Each inspection will vary according to the individual property, however, one should set aside a minimum of 30 minutes for a single-family residence or unit to be inspected.

- All pets should be secured before the inspector arrives.

- If the property is vacant, utilities must be turned on and functional.

- Please notify the inspector if construction is occurring on the site.  This may cause you to fail your inspection.

- Make sure the property is accessible and nothing is blocking the window or door ingress and egress.

The Rental Inspector will inspect both the interior and exterior of each rental unit on the property.

No, your building is required to be maintained at a level consistent with the codes of the period in which it was constructed; however, any construction improvements must comply with the current codes as adopted by the State of Florida and the City of Daytona Beach.

Yes, smoke detectors will be required in each sleeping room, each hallway adjacent to the sleeping rooms and at each floor level.

Yes, repair work normally requiring permits will still require permits; however, many items usually noted for repairs may be exempt from permits.  If you are not sure, check with your inspector to determine if you need a permit.

It can matter. If you have any questions, please contact the Permits and Licensing Department at (386) 671-8146 for clarification. If you plan to pull an owner/builder permit, please verify with the Permits and Licensing Department that this will not affect your ability to rent the property.

All residential rental properties with 1-4 rental units must register. The mandatory program is approved as part of the City of Daytona Beach's Code of Ordinances, which provides for adequate penalties for non-compliance. Individuals who fail to file an application with the City of Daytona Beach may be subject to Code Enforcement action.