Demolition permit guide · Seminole County

How to demolish a house in Altamonte Springs, FL

In Altamonte Springs, residential demolition permits are issued by the Altamonte Springs Building and Fire Safety Department (application: Demolition / Building Relocation Permit Application (rev. 05/04/2020)).

Verified 2026-10-12 from 2 official sources
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The process

Demolition permit steps in Altamonte Springs

  1. Step 1

    Submit the application with site plans, asbestos notification and contract.

  2. Step 2

    Utility cap-off inspection before demolition.

  3. Step 3

    Contractor schedules an on-site preconstruction meeting with Code Compliance and Engineering at least 48 hours before demolition (407-571-8343).

What to submit

Documents Altamonte Springs asks for

DocumentWhat it is
Three site plansShowing location of demolition or relocation. [1]
FDEP notification of asbestos removal [1]
Copy of contractPermit fee based on valuation. [1]
Before the machine shows up

Utilities, asbestos, septic and trees in Altamonte Springs

Utilities
  • All services: Cap-off inspection covers sewer and drain, grease traps, gas, potable water, fire lines, freon drained, electrical service; certain residential buildings exempt from DEP asbestos notification. [1]
Asbestos

FDEP Central District air compliance office (Seminole County has no local asbestos program per FDEP): Altamonte's form requires FDEP asbestos notification but tells applicants to contact Orange County (407-836-1400, EPD@ocfl.net). FDEP Notice of Renovation or Demolition (Form 62-257.900(1)) at least 10 working days before demolition for buildings subject to the asbestos NESHAP; isolated residential buildings of four or fewer units are generally exempt unless part of a larger project or used commercially. FDEP Central District: 407-897-4100. see the Florida rules on our residential demolition page. [1]

Septic and well

Seminole County: Verify a Seminole County permit for any tank abandonment or removal. [1]

Trees

A separate Arbor permit is required for any tree removal, alteration or trimming. [1]

Where to file

The office that issues it

Altamonte Springs Building and Fire Safety Department

(407) 571-8433

Department website

Demolition application

Fee: Based on job valuation (copy of contract required).

Florida rules

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.

Questions people actually ask

Straight answers

Do I need a permit to demolish a house in Altamonte Springs?

Yes. Residential demolition in Altamonte Springs is permitted through the Altamonte Springs Building and Fire Safety Department. Fee: Based on job valuation (copy of contract required)..

Do I need an asbestos survey to demolish a house in Altamonte Springs?

Altamonte's form requires FDEP asbestos notification but tells applicants to contact Orange County (407-836-1400, EPD@ocfl.net). FDEP Notice of Renovation or Demolition (Form 62-257.900(1)) at least 10 working days before demolition for buildings subject to the asbestos NESHAP; isolated residential buildings of four or fewer units are generally exempt unless part of a larger project or used commercially. FDEP Central District: 407-897-4100. see the Florida rules on our residential demolition page.

Can Brightview handle the demolition in Altamonte Springs?

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.

Sources · verified 2026-10-12

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.

  1. Demolition / Building Relocation Permit Application rev. 05/04/2020
    https://www.altamonte.org/DocumentCenter/View/26/Demolition-Building-Relocation-Permit-Application
  2. https://library.municode.com/fl/altamonte_springs/codes/code_of_ordinances
    https://library.municode.com/fl/altamonte_springs/codes/code_of_ordinances

What we could not confirm in published sources

Ask the building department about these before you plan around them.

  • Contradiction: the form directs asbestos questions to Orange County EPD, but Altamonte Springs is in Seminole County, which FDEP lists under the Central District, not a local program.
  • Who may apply, current fee schedule, review time.
  • Form dated 2020; confirm current version.
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