Residential Demolition Permit & Inspection Process
A DEMOLITION permit is required when any building is being razed or removed in its entirety from a lot. A MOVE permit is required when you are relocating a building to a new lot or different section of the existing lot.
The purposed of a demolition/move permit is to ensure that the lot is clear of debris and hazardous material and that the utility connections have been removed or sealed.
A permit is required prior to any building being razed, removed or moved it its entirety from a lot.
If a code violation is reported at your property, an inspector will order appropriate corrective action which may include obtaining a permit.
A Sediment Control Permit may be necessary if you are disturbing 5,000 or more square feet. A Right of Way Permit is required for restoration of the public right of way, even if there is an existing driveway entrance.
Many of the subdivision and developments in Montgomery County have private deed restrictions and covenants regulating construction. The County does not enforce covenants and deed restrictions. You may obtain information from your homeowner’s or civic association. You may also need a permit or other permission if you live a Montgomery County municipality that requires it.
There is a 10-day notification period before your demolition permit may be issued. If the sign notification permit is approved and all the other conditions met, a residential demolition permit is issued in 14 days and a commercial demolition permit is issued in 37 days.
All construction/demolition companies and contractors performing work in Montgomery County are required to have recycling collection services at each project site and must recycle mixed paper (such as corrugated cardboard, office paper, newspaper and all other clean dry paper), commingled materials (aluminum cans and foil products, bi-metal cans, glass bottles and jars and plastic narrow-neck bottles), yard trim, Christmas trees and scrap metal items. Containers for recyclable materials must be clearly labeled to indicate the materials that are to be placed in that container and recycling containers must be placed next to refuse containers. For more information about the County is recycling requirements, call the Division of Solid Waste Services at 240-777-6400.
The Builders Recycling Guide
Please refer to our fee schedule for information regarding the fees associated with this permit application type.
Homeowners may apply for the demolition permit in their own name; however, if a contractor is to perform the work, DPS strongly suggests that the contractor be listed on the permit as the party responsible for the work. A contractor must have a Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) license to obtain a permit.
Please see our list of required inspections associated with this permit application type. If Sediment Control or Right-Of-Way permits are necessary you will have to have inspections for those permits as well.
All construction companies and contractors performing demolition work in Montgomery County are required to have recycling collection services at each project site and must recycle a variety of construction debris and yard trim. Containers for recyclable materials must be clearly labeled to indicate the materials that are to be placed in that container and recycling containers must be placed next to refuse containers. For more information about the County’s recycling requirements, call the Division of Solid Waste Services at 240-777-6400.
Process Guide Demolition Permit & Inspection