Located on the northern shore of the beautiful St. Johns River, DeBary is the gateway to southwestern Volusia County with direct access to Interstate 4 and U.S. Highway 17-92 serving as a corridor between Orlando, Sanford, and Daytona Beach. This area is the third largest consumer region in the United States with a population of just over 7 million. You have a large built-in customer base.
DeBary consistently has the lowest tax rate in the county. Through fiscal responsibility and managed growth, the City of DeBary has kept taxes low since its incorporation in 1993. Businesses and residents alike reap the benefits of lower taxes.
DeBary has a spot for you! With available land for development, modern industrial park facilities, new road construction, and user-friendly growth management practices, we can help you find the perfect space for your business.
4 Steps to Opening Your Business In DeBary
Check zoning to make sure your desired location is zoned for your business industry. To check zoning, please call our Growth Management Department’s Planning Technician at 386-601-0210.
Register your business on Sunbiz. You can get information on starting a business in Florida here.
If your home-based or commercial business is located within DeBary, you will need to apply for a business tax receipt from the City of DeBary. You can get information on obtaining your City Business Tax Receipt hereJULY 2022 UPDATE:The City of DeBary will be switching to an online portal, Citizenserve, that will be going live July 1st. This online portal will allow you to renew and make payments online for your business tax receipt. You will also be able to print your business tax receipt directly from this portal, after payment is received. You will be sent a separate email with specific login information for your business as well as a link to access the portal.
Businesses in Volusia County also need a county Business Tax Receipt. You can get information on obtaining your County Business Tax Receipt here.
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