Commercial 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.
For structures 25 years and older which have demolition permits, this website lists those applications.
DPS is no longer accepting paper permit applications or plans. Information must be submitted using our eServices programs. For assistance with eServices please email DPS.eServices@montgomerycountymd.gov.
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 may be required if there is no construction entrance and in some cases for restoration of the 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. For commercial buildings 25 years old and older there is a 30-day waiting period. If the sign notification permit is approved and all the other conditions met, the permit is issued in 37 days.
Please see our Structural Submittal Requirements for Demolition and Relocation for specific information regarding what must be submitted.
Please refer to our fee schedule for information regarding the fees associated with this permit application type.
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 see our list of required inspections (coming soon) 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.