How to demolish a house in Davenport, FL
In Davenport, residential demolition permits are issued by the City of Davenport Building Department (application: Building Permit Application (rev. 1-27-21)).
Documents Davenport asks for
| Document | What it is |
|---|---|
| Recorded Notice of Commencement | Application states it is required for all permits at time of issuance with a total cost of $2,500 or more (mechanical $7,500 or more). [2] |
Utilities, asbestos, septic and trees in Davenport
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 Davenport?
Yes. Residential demolition in Davenport is permitted through the City of Davenport Building Department.
Who can pull a demolition permit in Davenport?
Contractor and/or owner; signature is notarized.
Can Brightview handle the demolition in Davenport?
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.
- Davenport Building and Planning
https://www.mydavenport.org/buildingplanning - Davenport Building Permit Application (rev. 1-27-21)
https://www.mydavenport.org/vertical/Sites/%7B96FA7459-A704-43EF-A44D-7BFA732F5D2E%7D/uploads/BUILDING_-_Building_Permit_Application_-_FILLABLE_(Rev._1-27-21).pdf
What we could not confirm in published sources
Ask the building department about these before you plan around them.
- No demolition checklist, fee or utility/septic instruction found.
- The $2,500 Notice of Commencement threshold on the 2021 form differs from the $5,000 figure used by Lakeland and Groveland; check against s. 713.13, F.S..
- Online permit portal URL not confirmed.
- No historic preservation program found or confirmed absent.
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- Residential Demolition