WHEN IS A DEMOLITION PERMIT REQUIRED?

A demolition permit is required when a building is being razed or removed from a lot.

For structures 25 years and older (not single-family dwellings), DPS has a website that lists applications. For questions about a specific address, please check Demolition Application Information on the DPS website.

PURPOSE

The purpose of a demolition permit is to ensure that the lot is clear of debris and other health hazard material and that the utility connections have been plugged and sealed.

WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS?

Apply for a Demolition Permit and Sediment Control Permit (if you are disturbing 5,000 or more square feet) and pay the required fees. For each permit fee add a 10% automation enhancement fee (10% of each permit fee). A Right of Way Permit may be required if there is no existing construction entrance.

Submit completed application (Please provide name of contact person) either by mail or in person to: Montgomery County, Department of Permitting Services, 255 Rockville Pike, 2nd Floor, Rockville, Maryland 20850-4166. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ SECTION 8.27 OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CODE THAT DESCRIBES THE DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS.

Obtain a bond in the same amount as the estimated cost of the demolition (minimum $400) and submit this as soon as possible.

There are four types of bonds:

1. Performance Bond executed by the Insurance Company according to the forms provided by the County; which includes a Power-of-Attorney statement and a Certification form completed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court (must be attached).
2. Letter of Credit executed by the bank, in the form provided by the County./li>
3. Cash Bonds may be posted in the form of cash, check or money orders.
4. Certificate of Guarantee obtainable by members of the Maryland Development of Guarantee Group (ONLY).

Provide a list of adjacent and confronting property owners’ names and address.

Cap any well(s) located on the property and submit a well completion report to our office (if applicable).

Contact the utility companies to request disconnections. Submit copies of disconnection letters to DPS. Faxed copies will be accepted.

Submit a signed affidavit from a company licensed by the state of Maryland, Department of Agriculture, licensed under the category of Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Health Related (Rodents), stating that the property has been inspected and is free of any rodents or other pests.

Remove any asbestos in accordance with the Maryland Department of the Environment regulations PRIOR to demolition. For more information call 1-800-633-6101.

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’s recycling requirements, call the Division of Solid Waste Services at 240-777-6400.

The Builders’ Recycling Guide

AFTER THE PERMIT IS ISSUED:

Demolish the building(s) and clean up the lot.

Arrange for inspection by calling 240-777-6210 BETWEEN 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

NOTE: BE SURE TO ARRANGE FOR FINAL INSPECTION.

ONCE THE INSPECTION IS PASSED THE BOND WILL BE RETURNED.