A checklist of submittal items for residential demolition permits
This page provides a guide for a Residential Demolition project (entire structure demolition). Following these guidelines will help ensure the application, plans and supporting documentation are complete and sufficient for permit submittal which will ensure a timely review and response.
General intake requirements
- Apply online in the HillsGovHub portal
- Visit the HillsGovHub section for help with the portal or other resources
- Recorded certified copy of Notice of Commencement (PDF) in accordance with Florida Statutes 713.13 (required prior to the first inspection)
- Permits for Homeowners acting as their own contractor must include a completed Owner Builder Disclosure Statement (PDF)
- Utility Sign off: upload email response from Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department
- TECO Sign off: upload approval letter or email from Tampa Electric indicating that the demolition permit application has been approved.
- Gas Sign off: upload approval letter or email from the gas service provider
- Phone Data Provider Sign off: upload approval letter or email from the phone data service provider
Building plan review requirements
A digital key site plan (drawn to scale) shall be provided showing the entire parcel to include all buildings located on the parcel with the structure to be demolished clearly depicted
Additional resources and information
- Building and Construction Services assistance - email Permitting@HCFL.gov
- Abandoning an existing septic system - contact the Department of Health or call (813) 307-8059
- Tampa Electric assistance - call (813) 225-5153
- Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department - email waterdept@HCFL.gov
- TECO Gas assistance - call (877) 832-6747
- Verizon/Frontier assistance - email April.kahler@ftr.com or call (813) 874-4414