Demolition permit guide · Brevard County

How to demolish a house in Titusville, FL

In Titusville, residential demolition permits are issued by the City of Titusville Building Department. If the house is a designated landmark or sits in a local historic district, review by the Historic Preservation Board comes first.

Verified 2026-10-12 from 15 official sourcesHistoric review applies to some houses
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The process

Demolition permit steps in Titusville

  1. Step 1

    If the building is a designated historic resource, obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Board first, then take it to the Building Division for the building permit.

  2. Step 2

    Register on BSA Online and email buildingpermits@titusville.com to be linked to the portal.

  3. Step 3

    Apply for the demolition permit online; all permit fees must be paid before issuance.

What to submit

Documents Titusville asks for

DocumentWhat it is
General Owner Builder AffidavitOnly when the owner acts as contractor. [13]
Historic houses

If the house is historic in Titusville

Who reviews it: Historic Preservation Board.

When it applies

  • Any building, structure, object or landscape feature designated as a historic resource in the City of Titusville (Historic Preservation Code, Sec. 29-119).
  • The board also reviews exterior changes and new development within designated districts.

How the review works

  • Meet with staff or the Historic Preservation Officer before applying (encouraged by the application).
  • File the Application for Certificate of Appropriateness for Historic Resources; there is no filing fee.
  • The board hears it at its monthly meeting (first Monday, 1 pm, City Hall Council Chamber, 555 S Washington Ave). The applicant or a representative attends.
  • If approved, take the CoA to the Building Division for the demolition permit.
  • A denial may be appealed to City Council within 20 days after the board files notice of its decision.

What the board can ask for

  • Completed application with notarized signatures of all property owners (required).
  • Written narrative explaining why there is no feasible alternative to demolition and how the request meets Sec. 29-119(m), Demolition, items (1) to (6).
  • A letter or written report showing structural deficiency from a licensed structural engineer, licensed architect, or licensed building inspector.
  • Site plan or survey showing dimensions, property lines, structures and parking.
  • Photographs of all exterior elevations and of interior conditions showing the structural conditions that justify demolition.

Relocation, salvage and donation: Relocation of a designated resource also requires a CoA under Sec. 29-119. No salvage or donation rule was found in sources read.

Historic district map and list

Sources: [4], [5], [6], [7]

Before the machine shows up

Utilities, asbestos, septic and trees in Titusville

Asbestos

Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Central District (no delegated local program): No local asbestos program covers this county; FDEP Central District (main line 407-897-4100) receives the Notice of Renovation or Demolition (DEP Form 62-257.900(1), Notice of Demolition or Asbestos Renovation) at least 10 working days before the project start date for projects removing asbestos above the NESHAP thresholds. FDEP lists a $200 flat fee for hard copy or Pay Later notices and a $100 fee when paid through the DEP Business Portal Pay Now feature (effective March 23, 2025). FDEP says buildings meeting the residential exemption criteria in the Asbestos NESHAP are excluded from the work practice requirements; check 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M for whether a given house qualifies. [8]

Septic and well

Florida Department of Health in Brevard County (Environmental Public Health); FDEP rules for the Indian River Lagoon: Septic permitting in Brevard is still handled by the county health department (FDEP list of counties). Florida Department of Health in Brevard County, Environmental Public Health Services, charges $70 for an abandonment. Its repair and abandonment packet asks for a complete application, a written legal description, four copies of a site plan signed and dated by the owner or authorized agent, owner authorization if the applicant is not the owner, and a copy of the warranty deed if recently purchased. Applications may be emailed as PDFs to Brevard.SepticApplication@FLHealth.gov. Office: 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Suite A116, Viera, FL 32940, phone 321-633-2100, hours Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm (packet Rev 08/26). Indian River Lagoon note: Brevard is in the FDEP Indian River Lagoon Protection Program area; since January 1, 2024 new septic systems on lots of all sizes there must be nitrogen reducing (ENR-OSTDS), and by July 1, 2030 existing systems must connect to sewer if available or upgrade to at least 65 percent nitrogen reduction. Whether rebuilding after a demolition counts as a new system permit is not stated (FDEP points to DCEH 19-004). [14]

Good to know
  • Individually designated resources listed by the city include St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church (414 Pine St), the Brady, Judge Carlton and Dobson houses on Indian River Ave, the Conklin House (1120 Riverside Dr), the Pritchard House (242 S Washington Ave), the Carter House (126 Grannis Ave), the Duran Building (214 Julia St), Norwood's (715 Tropic St), Hill Hotel Apartments and Hill's Grocery on Julia St, and the Gibson-Rivers House (723 Palm Ave).
  • The board does not review buildings destroyed by fire or other disaster if rebuilt within one year substantially like the original in exterior design, use and size.
Where to file

The office that issues it

City of Titusville Building Department

555 S Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL 32796

321-567-3760

Department website

BSA Online

Demolition application

Who may apply: Licensed contractor (registered with the city) or owner-builder using the city's General Owner Builder Affidavit.

Fee: Demolition of building is listed as BOV (based on value) on the city fee schedule; a state surcharge of 2.5% applies to all building permits with a $4.00 minimum†.

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 Titusville?

Yes. Residential demolition in Titusville is permitted through the City of Titusville Building Department. Fee: Demolition of building is listed as BOV (based on value) on the city fee schedule; a state surcharge of 2.5% applies to all building permits with a $4.00 minimum†..

Who can pull a demolition permit in Titusville?

Licensed contractor (registered with the city) or owner-builder using the city's General Owner Builder Affidavit.

What if my house is historic in Titusville?

If the house is a local landmark or in a local historic district, Historic Preservation Board reviews the demolition before a permit can issue.

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

No local asbestos program covers this county; FDEP Central District (main line 407-897-4100) receives the Notice of Renovation or Demolition (DEP Form 62-257.900(1), Notice of Demolition or Asbestos Renovation) at least 10 working days before the project start date for projects removing asbestos above the NESHAP thresholds. FDEP lists a $200 flat fee for hard copy or Pay Later notices and a $100 fee when paid through the DEP Business Portal Pay Now feature (effective March 23, 2025). FDEP says buildings meeting the residential exemption criteria in the Asbestos NESHAP are excluded from the work practice requirements; check 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M for whether a given house qualifies.

Can Brightview handle the demolition in Titusville?

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. Titusville Building Department
    https://www.titusville.com/187/Building-Department
  2. Titusville Permits, Forms and Policies
    https://www.titusville.com/202/Permits-Forms-Policies
  3. Titusville Fee Schedule †
    https://www.titusville.com/201/Fee-Schedule
  4. Titusville Historic Preservation Board
    https://titusville.com/713/Historic-Preservation-Board
  5. Application for Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for Historic Resources (PDF, May 2024)
    https://www.titusville.com/DocumentCenter/View/4332
  6. Titusville Local Historic Designations
    https://www.titusville.com/569/Local-Historic-Designations
  7. Titusville Historic Preservation FAQs
    https://titusville.com/m/faq?cat=53
  8. FDEP Asbestos program page (Central District coverage, 10 working day notice, fees)
    https://floridadep.gov/air/permitting-compliance/content/asbestos
  9. FDEP Onsite Sewage FAQ, Permitting (which counties DOH still permits)
    https://floridadep.gov/water/onsite-sewage/content/onsite-sewage-faq-permitting
  10. DOH Brevard OSTDS Application Packet for Repair Permits and Abandonments (Rev 08/26)
    https://brevard.floridahealth.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/04/repairs-and-tank-abandonments.pdf
  11. FDEP Permitting of ENR-OSTDS, Indian River Lagoon Protection Program
    https://floridadep.gov/water/onsite-sewage/content/permitting-enhanced-nutrient-reducing-onsite-sewage-treatment-and
  12. https://bsaonline.com/CD_PermitAjaxApplication/ApplyForPermit?applicationGuid=1d13cf48-8123-4434-be75-1a9a41f98269&uid=2751
    https://bsaonline.com/CD_PermitAjaxApplication/ApplyForPermit?applicationGuid=1d13cf48-8123-4434-be75-1a9a41f98269&uid=2751
  13. https://www.titusville.com/DocumentCenter/View/2709
    https://www.titusville.com/DocumentCenter/View/2709
  14. https://brevard.floridahealth.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/04/repairs-and-tank-abandonments.pdf ; https://floridadep.gov/water/onsite-sewage/content/onsite-sewage-faq-permitting ; https://floridadep.gov/water/onsite-sewage/content/permitting-enhanced-nutrient-reducing-onsite-sewage-treatment-and
    https://brevard.floridahealth.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/04/repairs-and-tank-abandonments.pdf ; https://floridadep.gov/water/onsite-sewage/content/onsite-sewage-faq-permitting ; https://floridadep.gov/water/onsite-sewage/content/permitting-enhanced-nutrient-reducing-onsite-sewage-treatment-and
  15. https://bsaonline.com/?uid=2751
    https://bsaonline.com/?uid=2751

† Read from a search engine's copy of the official page because the government site blocked direct access during our research. Treat these items as unconfirmed and check them with the office.

What we could not confirm in published sources

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

  • Exact text of Titusville Code Sec. 29-119(m) demolition criteria (1) to (6), and whether any demolition delay applies.
  • Status of the ordinance discussed at the May 28, 2026 board workshop on higher fines for unauthorized demolition and an alternatives review (reported in a meeting summary; adoption not confirmed).
  • Demolition permit submittal checklist (none published on the city forms page).
  • Which local districts, if any, are designated (the designations page lists only individual properties).
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