Park Volusia Simplifies Parking with One Registration for County and New Smyrna Beach Off-Beach Parking

Updated: August 6, 2026

Following Volusia County Council's approval of an interlocal agreement on Aug. 4, ParkVolusia will become the single registration system for Volusia County and New Smyrna Beach off-beach parking beginning Jan. 1, 2027, eliminating the need for separate resident parking registrations.

Effective Jan. 1, 2027, one ParkVolusia registration will provide access to Volusia County and participating New Smyrna Beach off-beach parking lots. Until then, a valid City parking permit is still required for the City's seven off-beach lots.

The County and City will share only license plate data for parking verification, while each will continue managing its own parking operations and enforcement.

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One Parking Permit, More Convenience

Residents and visitors of New Smyrna Beach may soon have one less thing to remember before spending a day at the beach. New Smyrna Beach city commissioners recently approved an agreement that would replace the city's standalone annual beach parking permit with Volusia County's Park Volusia system, allowing eligible permit holders to park in participating city and county lots with a single annual pass.

Whether heading to Flagler Avenue one weekend or 27th Avenue the next, many residents have found themselves wondering whether they had the correct parking permit. Although the lots all provide access to the beach, separate city and county permit programs have long created an extra layer of confusion. If approved by the Volusia County Council, the new agreement would replace that patchwork system.

City leaders say simplifying the permit process has been a priority. “For years, people have asked why they needed two different parking permits,” explains Mayor Fred Cleveland. “By working together with Volusia County, we've developed a solution that would eliminate confusion and make parking more convenient."

Which Parking Lots Are Included?

If the agreement receives final approval, the new annual permit would be honored at participating city-owned paid parking areas, including Grayce K. Barck North Beach Community Park, the Esther Street and Flagler Avenue lots, Marianne Clancy Park and 27th Avenue Park. The permit would also provide access to the city's three public boat ramp parking areas. Separate Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) boat ramp permits, however, would continue to be issued and managed by the City of New Smyrna Beach.

One permit could eliminate years of confusion. Residents and visitors would be able to use the same pass at participating city and county beach parking lots. The change would make parking simpler and more convenient.

What Current Permit Holders Need to Know

For now, residents do not need to take any action. Current City of New Smyrna Beach annual parking permits will remain valid through December 31, 2026. If the Volusia County Council gives final approval, future annual permits would be obtained through the Park Volusia program beginning January 1, 2027. Residents who already have a Park Volusia annual permit would continue using it without interruption, while visitors would still have the option to purchase annual or daily parking passes through the county's existing system.

How the Digital Park Volusia Permit Works

Park Volusia permits are entirely digital and tied to a vehicle's license plate, eliminating the need for a windshield sticker, placard or access card. Visitors can purchase annual permits through the online portal at Permits.ParkVolusia.org. Eligible residents can also apply for the no cost resident parking permit through the website, the Volusia Beaches mobile app or in person at the Park Volusia offices, 2422 S. Atlantic Ave. in Daytona Beach Shores and 302 N. Causeway in New Smyrna Beach. Annual passes and resident passes may not be purchased or applied for at beach access ramp booths.

Real-Time Parking with the Volusia Beaches App

Beachgoers can also download the Volusia Beaches app for real-time information on parking availability, allowing users to quickly see which lots have open spaces and which are full.

Visit the online permit parking portal here.