Local Services
Get things done in DeLand
The practical stuff — setting up utilities, getting around, finding a clinic, and knowing where to turn for help.
Utilities & getting around
Set up & get around
Amtrak — DeLand station (DLD)
Historic Amtrak station shared with SunRail, west of downtown DeLand. Served by two intercity trains: the Floridian (Chicago-Miami) and the Silver Meteor (New York-Miami). The Silver Star was merged into the new Floridian on November 10, 2024.
Downtown DeLand public parking
Downtown DeLand offers free public parking across 12 city lots plus the Main Street Parking Garage. Most lots are 3-hour timed lots enforced Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; lots 7, 8, and the back half of lot 1 allow all-day parking. Parking is unrestricted evenings and weekends.
SunRail — DeLand / Amtrak station
SunRail commuter rail service to DeLand opened August 12, 2024, making the DeLand/Amtrak station the northern terminus of the 61-mile, 17-station system running south to Poinciana. The station is several miles west of downtown DeLand (about 3.6 miles by bike from the historic downtown).
Votran — Volusia County public bus
Votran is Volusia County's public transit system. West Volusia routes serve DeLand, Orange City, Deltona and DeBary from the West hub. Routes confirmed currently published for DeLand: Route 20 (DeLand - Deltona via Orange City, Mon-Sat), Route 30 (DeLand Circulator, hourly weekdays ~6:01am-8:05pm, Saturdays ~8:15am-4:30pm, no Sunday), Route 60 (East West Connector linking DeLand to Daytona Beach), and Route 24 (DeLand to Pierson/Seville, limited trips). VoRide, Votran's on-demand microtransit, operates in DeLand at $2 per passenger.
City services
City Hall & permits
Building Permits & Business Tax Receipts
Building permits, inspections, and Business Tax Receipts run through the Building Division and the Accela Citizen Access portal.
City Commission & CRA Meetings, Agendas, Public Notices
The City Commission meets 7 pm on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at City Hall; the Downtown CRA meets as needed immediately before Commission meetings. Agendas publish on CivicClerk the Friday before.
Key City Contacts
One-stop contact card for DeLand city government and emergency services.
Parks & Recreation Programs and Rentals
Parks & Recreation runs adult and youth sports leagues, maintains 19+ parks/facilities, and takes program registrations online through CivicRec. The Sanborn Center anchors adult recreation and event rentals.
Report an Issue (Potholes, Streetlights, Concerns) — OurDeLand 311
DeLand runs 'OurDeland,' a 311-style service-request portal (Catalis Report2Gov / QScend platform, not SeeClickFix) with iOS and Android apps, plus a Report a Concern form on deland.org and phone lines.
Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste Collection
GFL Environmental Inc. is the city's contracted hauler for solid waste, yard waste, and recyclables, each collected once weekly. Residents look up their pickup day on an ArcGIS web map.
Utility Billing — Start Service, Pay Bill, Report Issues
The City of DeLand bills monthly for water, sewer, storm water, and garbage. Pay online, by phone, or in person at City Hall; separate after-hours emergency lines exist for water and wastewater.
Health
Clinics & care
AdventHealth Centra Care DeLand
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AdventHealth DeLand
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Family Health Source - DeLand Community Health Center
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Florida Department of Health in Volusia County
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MD Now Urgent Care - DeLand
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MinuteClinic at CVS - DeLand
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SMA Healthcare (Volusia County)
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The Good Samaritan Clinic - DeLand
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When you need a hand
Help & assistance
Get Help in DeLand
Food, housing, utility and crisis assistance for West Volusia residents.
211 Volusia-Flagler Helpline
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Council on Aging of Volusia County
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (Volusia Branch)
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The Bridge Shelter (Neighborhood Center of West Volusia)
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The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia
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Volusia County Human Services - DeLand Office
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