Demolition Permit

Build Henrico Permitting Instructions

• Register for and login to your customer account on the Build Henrico website.
• Select “Permits” on the Build Henrico home page.
• Select “Demolition” under Building Permits to create your permit application.
• Select Residential or Commercial for “Select the option that best describes the application”.
• Follow the online instructions to complete your permit application.
• Upload the following applicable documents to be included with your permit application:
  • Owner’s Statement of Responsibility – Statement that applicant is either the owner or owner’s agent, i.e., exempt from being a licensed contractor.
  • DPW Form – Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
  • Certification of Asbestos Inspection
  • Accessibility Certification Form – If demo permit is for a partial demolition.
  • Demolition Certification Form – If demo permit is for a complete demolition of a building.
  • Plot/Site plan

Document Submission Standards

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Permit Cancelation

• Permit not issued:  Withdraw in customer portal.
• Permit issued: Complete Request for Permit Cancelation and call our Permit Technicians at 804-501-4360 for assistance.
• Note: You must enter a reason for the cancelation. If a refund is requested, you must add this request to the reason for cancelation. The refund rate is 100% of the permit fee if the permit has not been issued and 75% of the permit fee if the permit has been issued.

Fees

The fee for a demolition permit is based on the cost of labor and material for the demolition work.  The fee is calculated as follows:

Commercial demolition: $100 for the first $5000 of estimated cost + $7 per additional $1000 or fraction thereof.  In addition to the permit fee, there is a 2% state levy.  The total fee owed at the time of application is the permit fee plus the state levy (permit fee times .02).  A permit fee calculator is available at https://henrico.gov/bldg/fees/fee-calculator-commercial/.

One- and two- family dwelling demolition: $100 for the first $5000 of estimated cost + $6 per additional $1000 or fraction thereof.  In addition to the permit fee, there is a 2% state levy.  The total fee owed at the time of application is the permit fee plus the state levy (permit fee times .02).  A permit fee calculator is available at https://henrico.gov/bldg/fees/fee-calculator-residential/.