DeLand movers for historic downtown homes, Stetson apartments, and new West Volusia neighborhoods.
DeLand grew by more than a fifth from 2020 to 2025, but its center is still the historic downtown of a town Henry DeLand set out to build around education and culture. Moving here means a city utility account, GFL collection on one day a week, and older homes with porches and original floors. Black Swan Moving is based next door in Orange City and plans every DeLand move around those details.
A college town and county seat that keeps growing.
DeLand started as Persimmon Hollow. In 1876, New York businessman Henry Addison DeLand bought a 159-acre homestead here, and on December 6 of that year the settlers voted to name the town after him. DeLand Academy followed in 1883 and became Stetson University. In 1888, DeLand won the election to take the county seat from Enterprise.
The city grew about 23% from 2020 to 2025, adding new subdivisions on the edges of town. More than one in five residents is 65 or older, so we see every kind of DeLand move: student apartments, growing families, and downsizing from a house to a smaller place.
- 46,346residents (Census estimate, July 1, 2025)
- +22.7%population growth since 2020
- 19.0 mi²of land inside city limits
- 64.4%of homes owner-occupied (2020–2024)
- 21.6%of residents 65 or older
- 1876year the settlers named the town DeLand
Setting up City of DeLand water and sewer.
The city provides water and sewer, and trash collection is billed on the same utility bill. Electric service is separate, through Duke Energy.
- Call customer serviceSet up the account by phone at 386-626-7051. City Hall is at 120 S. Florida Ave., open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Fill out the formComplete the Utility Account Application/Change Form. Renters must show a copy of the lease or rental agreement.
- Plan for the depositTenants place a deposit on every new account; the amount depends on the services. The deposit comes back as a credit after three years of good standing.
- Turn-on feeBudget $25 for the turn-on. Pick the date the meter should go on, ideally the day before the truck arrives.
One day a week, three carts’ worth of rules.
GFL Environmental collects DeLand’s garbage, recycling, and yard waste under contract with the city. Everything has to be at the curb by 6 a.m. on your day.
| What | DeLand rule |
|---|---|
| Garbage | Once a week, in one 96- or 64-gallon cart. Anything outside the cart can cost extra. |
| Recycling | Once a week, in one 64-gallon cart. Everything must fit inside the cart. |
| Yard waste | Up to 1 cubic yard a week, tied or in containers: pieces up to 4 feet long and 6 inches thick, 75 pounds max. |
| Bulk items | Up to 3 cubic yards a week, on the same day as your garbage pickup. |
| Appliances | Two free special pickups a year, scheduled through GFL at 386-222-0693. |
| Tires | Four free tires a year. |
Porches, old floors, and downtown curbs.
Many homes near Woodland Boulevard and downtown were built long before anyone thought about a 26-foot truck. Downtown itself is busy with shops, the Athens Theatre (open since 1922), and MainStreet DeLand events, so a moving truck needs a plan.
- Floor runners from the door to every room we carry through
- Door frames, banisters, and porch posts padded
- The truck spot chosen before moving day, away from event closures
- Large pieces taken apart when an original doorway is too narrow
Moving near downtown on an event weekend? Check MainStreet DeLand’s calendar for your date before you book the truck time. See residential moving and packing services.
Five kinds of DeLand moves.
From the historic center to subdivisions that didn’t exist ten years ago.
Downtown & Woodland Boulevard
What it’s like: Older homes, porches, apartments over shops, and busy streets during events.
How we plan: Truck placement ahead of time, floor and doorway protection, and smaller carries where the curb is tight.
Around Stetson University
What it’s like: Student and faculty apartments and older homes next to the campus on North Woodland Boulevard.
How we plan: Building move rules and elevator or stair access checked, and semester-end dates booked early.
Old New York Avenue & SunRail
What it’s like: Neighborhoods and new development a few miles west of downtown, near the DeLand / Amtrak SunRail station.
How we plan: Gate codes and HOA rules collected, and the full-size truck where the street allows it.
Newer subdivisions
What it’s like: New single-family homes on the edges of the city, often with HOAs and fresh paint and floors.
How we plan: Closing dates coordinated, new floors covered, and furniture set up room by room.
From the family home to a smaller place
What it’s like: Moves into condos, smaller homes, and senior communities around DeLand.
How we plan: Help deciding what fits, heirlooms padded, and beds and furniture set up at the new home. Senior moves →
What a DeLand house move looks like.
Our own photos from real jobs: everything padded before it leaves the room.
Roads that shape the day
I-4
DeLand traffic uses exit 114 (SR 472), exit 116 (Orange Camp Road), and exit 118 (SR 44).
US 17-92 (Woodland Boulevard)
The main north-south road, through downtown and past Stetson.
SR 44 (New York Avenue)
The main east-west road, from I-4 through downtown and west toward the St. Johns River.
DeLand moves we handle every month.
Houses
Historic homes, family homes, and new builds, with furniture padded and beds set up again. Residential moving →
Apartments
Stairs, elevators, and lease-end deadlines near Stetson and around town. Apartment moving →
Offices & shops
Downtown storefronts and offices, moved after hours or on a Saturday. Commercial moving →
Packing
Full or partial packing, with fragile items and keepsakes boxed properly. Packing services →
Storage
Closing dates don’t line up? Keep your furniture stored until the new home is ready. Storage solutions →
Moving within Florida
Longer moves to Tampa, Jacksonville, South Florida, and other Florida cities, with the same crew loading and unloading. Long-distance moving →
Five ways to get to know DeLand.
- First weekend
Walk downtown
Shops and restaurants along Woodland Boulevard. MainStreet DeLand lists the events. Too tired to cook? Dobro’s, a family-run pizza place at 803 W. New York Ave., is an easy first dinner.
- A night out
See a show at the Athens Theatre
DeLand’s theater since 1922, at 124 N. Florida Ave.
- Campus
Visit Stetson
Founded in 1883, at 421 N. Woodland Blvd., right at the edge of downtown.
- Commuting
Try SunRail
Service from the DeLand / Amtrak station started in August 2024, with trains south toward Sanford and Orlando.
- By March 1
File for homestead
Bought a home? File your homestead exemption with the Volusia County Property Appraiser by March 1. Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30.
A bit of history: Henry DeLand first came to Florida in 1876 with his brother-in-law, who had “orange fever.” Unimpressed at first, he changed his mind on the high, rolling land past the Wisconsin Settlement (now Orange City), bought the Hampton homestead that day, and set out to build a town around education and culture. The settlers named it for him at a meeting in the Rich cabin on December 6, 1876. The county seat followed in 1888, after an election DeLand won with 1,003 votes to Enterprise’s 439.
Fifteen links for new DeLand residents.
Official and local sites, checked October 2026. Links open in a new tab.
City of DeLand
City of DeLand ↗Official city site, news, and departments.Utility billing information ↗Deposits, due dates, and the account application.Solid waste: trash & recycling ↗GFL collection rules, bulk items, and the pickup map.History of DeLand ↗How Persimmon Hollow became DeLand.MainStreet DeLand ↗Downtown events, shops, and the parking map.Volusia County
Volusia County Tax Collector ↗Florida driver license, tag, and title services in Volusia County.Volusia County Property Appraiser ↗Homestead exemption and property records.Volusia County Supervisor of Elections ↗Update your voter registration address.Volusia County Schools ↗Enrollment and school information.Volusia County Emergency Management ↗Hurricane preparedness and local alerts.Power, transit & local life
Duke Energy ↗Start, stop, or move electric service.SunRail: DeLand / Amtrak Station ↗Commuter rail on Old New York Avenue.Stetson University ↗Visitor information for the DeLand campus.Athens Theatre ↗DeLand's downtown theater since 1922.USPS change of address ↗Forward your mail online.The short DeLand version.
Eight steps, in order. Our full Florida checklist covers everything else.
- Check the addressLook up the parcel with the Volusia County Property Appraiser to confirm city limits.
- Book the moveTell us about porches, stairs, parking, and any HOA or building rules.
- Call city utilities386-626-7051. Have your ID and lease ready, and budget the deposit and $25 turn-on fee.
- Start Duke EnergyA few days before moving day.
- Schedule an appliance pickupLeaving an old appliance? Call GFL at 386-222-0693 to book one of your two free pickups.
- Use bulk dayUp to 3 cubic yards on your garbage day, at the curb by 6 a.m.
- Moving dayCarts away from the driveway, and the truck spot clear.
- After the moveUpdate your license and voter registration, and file for homestead by March 1.
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Our services and DeLand’s neighbors.
DeLand is the center of West Volusia, a short drive from our Orange City office. We work across Volusia, Seminole, Orange, and Lake counties every week.
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DeLand moving questions.
How do I start water and sewer service in DeLand?
Call City of DeLand Utility Customer Service at 386-626-7051 to set up the account. You'll complete the Utility Account Application/Change Form, and renters must show a copy of the lease or rental agreement. Tenants place a deposit on every new account (the amount depends on the services), and there is a $25 turn-on fee. The deposit comes back as a credit after three years of good standing.
What day is trash pickup in DeLand?
GFL Environmental collects garbage, recycling, and yard waste once a week inside city limits. Your day depends on your address, so check the city's pickup map. Everything must be at the curb by 6 a.m. Collection runs on most holidays; on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day it moves to the next business day.
How do I get rid of furniture and appliances in DeLand?
Bulk items, up to 3 cubic yards a week, go out on your regular garbage day. Appliances are a special collection: each home gets two free appliance pickups a year, scheduled through GFL at 386-222-0693. You also get four free tire pickups a year.
Who provides electricity in DeLand?
Duke Energy Florida serves DeLand. Confirm your address with Duke and start service a few days before moving day so the power and A/C are on when the crew arrives.
Do you move older and historic homes near downtown DeLand?
Yes. Homes near Woodland Boulevard and the historic downtown often have porches, steps, narrow doorways, and original wood floors. We lay floor runners, pad door frames, and plan where the truck can park before moving day.
Can you help with Stetson University moves?
Yes. We move apartments, houses, and faculty and family homes around Stetson's DeLand campus on North Woodland Boulevard. Book early for the busy weeks at the start and end of semesters, and check your building's move-in rules.
Do you do long-distance moves from DeLand?
Yes, within Florida. Besides local moves in DeLand and West Volusia, we handle longer moves to other Florida cities, such as Tampa, Jacksonville, and South Florida, with the same crew loading and unloading.
How far is Black Swan Moving from DeLand?
Our office is next door in Orange City, at 221 Strawberry Oaks Drive, Suite 900. DeLand is one of the cities we work in most often.
Moving to, from, or within DeLand?
Tell us about both homes: the stairs and doorways, porches and parking, HOA or building rules, and your date. We will plan the crew and the truck around them. Want to know who is coming? Meet our team, or use the contact page.
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