How to demolish a house in Lake Mary, FL
In Lake Mary, residential demolition permits are issued by the City of Lake Mary Building Division (application: Demolition Application).
Demolition permit steps in Lake Mary
Step 1
Contractor verifies all utilities are disconnected before demolition.
Utilities, asbestos, septic and trees in Lake Mary
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 Lake Mary?
Yes. Residential demolition in Lake Mary is permitted through the City of Lake Mary Building Division. Fee: $75.00 demolition permit fee (printed on the application captured October 2022)..
Who can pull a demolition permit in Lake Mary?
Licensed contractor (license number required) or owner under the statutory exemption; owner and contractor signatures notarized; notarized letter of authorization if someone other than the license holder picks up the permit.
Do I need an asbestos survey to demolish a house in Lake Mary?
Lake Mary's form says demolition permits must comply with Chapter 469, F.S. (asbestos abatement). 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 Lake Mary?
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 Lake Mary Demolition Application (web page printout, Oct. 2022)
https://www.lakemaryfl.com/DocumentCenter/View/260/Demolition-Application-PDF - Applications & Forms, City of Lake Mary
https://www.lakemaryfl.com/160/Applications-Forms - https://www.lakemaryfl.com/157/Building
https://www.lakemaryfl.com/157/Building - https://www.lakemaryfl.com/159/Permit-Portal
https://www.lakemaryfl.com/159/Permit-Portal
What we could not confirm in published sources
Ask the building department about these before you plan around them.
- Lake Mary code not located; historic status should be confirmed with Community Development.
- Fee may be out of date (form captured 2022).
- Building Division phone and address came from a search summary of lakemaryfl.com/157/Building, not a direct page read.
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