Registry
Land & Water
Structure demolition
Tear down a house, garage, or commercial building.
partialHB 803: excludedreviewed never
Who can pull the permit
- SPEC-DEMODemolition (county specialty)
- CGCCertified General Contractor
- CBCCertified Building Contractor
- CRCCertified Residential Contractor
- OWNER-BUILDEROwner-occupied 1–2 family (FS 489.103(7))
Decision — first matching row wins
| # | When | Permit | Type | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | otherwise | yes | Building — Demolition | Demolition requires a permit, utility disconnect letters, and an asbestos survey/NESHAP notice for regulated structures. |
Inputs the rule needs
- sqftStructure size (sq ft)
Documents (base)
- Owner authorization / signed permit application (owner or agent signature, notarized where the authority requires)
- Utility disconnect letters (power, water/sewer, gas)
- Asbestos survey + FDEP NESHAP notification (10 working days) where applicable
- Septic abandonment (DOH) if on septic
- Contractor registration current with the county (license, GL insurance, workers' comp or exemption on file)