How to demolish a house in Maitland, FL
In Maitland, residential demolition permits are issued by the City of Maitland Building Division (application: Stand-alone Demolition permit with the Demolition Permit Checklist (rev. 1/18/2024)).
Demolition permit steps in Maitland
Step 1
Submit the demolition application and checklist online.
Step 2
Sufficiency review by staff.
Step 3
Plan review for local, state and federal compliance.
Step 4
Pay invoiced fees; permit issues.
Step 5
Contractor disconnects utilities and preps the site; pre-demolition inspection.
Step 6
After demolition and debris removal, final inspection.
Documents Maitland asks for
| Document | What it is |
|---|---|
| Owner match | Owner must match the Orange County Property Appraiser record or provide a warranty deed. [1] |
| Signed Demolition Permit Sufficiency Checklist | [1] |
| Limited Power of Attorney | Notarized, when a contractor or agent applies for the owner. [1] |
| Recorded Notice of Commencement | If value is over $5,000, before first inspection. [1] |
| Demolition plan | Scope shown on drawings, all buildings to be removed. [1] |
| FDEP Notice of Demolition or Asbestos Renovation copy | [1] |
| Rodent Control Certificate | From a Florida-certified pest control operator. [1] |
Utilities, asbestos, septic and trees in Maitland
The office that issues it
State rules apply on top of the local ones
The asbestos notice, septic and well abandonment, owner-builder limits and the Notice of Commencement come from state law. See the Florida rules that apply to every demolition.
Straight answers
Do I need a permit to demolish a house in Maitland?
Yes. Residential demolition in Maitland is permitted through the City of Maitland Building Division. Fee: Invoiced after plan approval..
Who can pull a demolition permit in Maitland?
Contractor with current license, insurance and BTR, or an owner-builder with a notarized Owner Builder Affidavit. A contractor or agent needs a notarized Limited Power of Attorney signed with the owner.
Do I need an asbestos survey to demolish a house in Maitland?
Maitland checklist: contact Orange County EPD (407-836-1400) before demolition for demolition and asbestos notification requirements; submit a copy of the FDEP notice. Orange County is one of eight FDEP local asbestos programs. County EPD guidance: essentially all buildings are subject to the asbestos NESHAP except some single-family residences; single-family homes that will be burned, were used as a business, or are part of a larger project with other houses or businesses on the same site are subject. Call EPD at 407-836-1400 before relying on the residential building exemption. Subject buildings must be thoroughly inspected (generally a survey by a Florida licensed asbestos consultant), a Notice of Demolition or Asbestos Renovation is required even if no asbestos is found, RACM must be abated by a licensed asbestos contractor before demolition, and notices are due at least 10 working days before work starts. see the Florida rules on our residential demolition page for the state rule.
Can Brightview handle the demolition in Maitland?
Yes. Brightview Homes (CRC1334100) pulls the permit under its Florida contractor license and runs the asbestos survey and notice, utility disconnects, historic documentation when it applies, tear-down, haul-off and final inspection. Demolition is quoted per job, typically $12,000 to $24,000.
Where this comes from
Every fact on this page comes from the official sources below, read on the date shown. Rules change; the building department has the final word.
- City of Maitland Demolition Permit Checklist rev. 1/18/2024
https://www.itsmymaitland.com/DocumentCenter/View/709 - https://library.municode.com/fl/maitland/codes/land_development_code
https://library.municode.com/fl/maitland/codes/land_development_code - https://www.itsmymaitland.com/174/Building-Safety-and-Permitting
https://www.itsmymaitland.com/174/Building-Safety-and-Permitting - https://maitlandfl-energovpub.tylerhost.net/Apps/SelfService
https://maitlandfl-energovpub.tylerhost.net/Apps/SelfService
What we could not confirm in published sources
Ask the building department about these before you plan around them.
- Whether the CHA-O overlay (LDC s. 3.6.5) imposes any demolition review.
- Building Division street address.
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- Residential Demolition