Covington, GA · Newton County
Demolition Permit Application
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a Covington permit for residential or commercial structure demolition.
What this form is
The City of Covington Demolition Permit Application requests property, owner, and contractor details and information about the structure and proposed demolition. It lists residential and commercial permit fees and identifies supporting requirements, including asbestos testing documentation for structures built before 1980 and engineering information about site practices. The application also explains utility disconnects, authorization for a representative, and the applicant’s certification.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized representatives seeking to demolish a residential or commercial structure in Covington should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the City of Covington Department of Planning & Development at 2194 Emory Street, NW, Covington, Georgia 30014, or P.O. Box 1527, Covington, Georgia 30015. The form lists fees of $75 for residential and $250 for commercial applications.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the City of Covington Demolition Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property owner, property, contractor, and demolition information requested on the form.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include asbestos testing documentation when required and the engineering information listed on the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the Department of Planning & Development at the address printed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Demolition Permit Application for?
- It lets property owners or their representatives request a Covington permit to demolish a residential or commercial structure.
- What documents may be required with the application?
- For structures built before 1980, the form requires asbestos testing or documentation showing testing is not required. It also lists engineering information about site practices.
- Do I need a notary for the Demolition Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Demolition Permit Application?
- Submit it to the City of Covington Department of Planning & Development at 2194 Emory Street, NW, or by mail to P.O. Box 1527, Covington, Georgia 30015.
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