Portsmouth, OH · Scioto County
Demolition Permit
Property owners, contractors, or authorized agents use this application to request a Portsmouth permit before demolishing a structure.
What this form is
The City of Portsmouth Engineering Department demolition permit application is for work to demolish a structure. It asks for the demolition location, owner and contractor details, applicant information, structure type, and a signature. The application notes that a professional extermination receipt is required at submission; work in the Historic Boneyfiddle District also requires a Certificate of Appropriateness before a permit will be issued.
Who needs it
A property owner, contractor, or authorized agent seeking to demolish a structure in Portsmouth should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Engineering Department, 728 2nd Street, Room 25, Portsmouth, OH 45662. The listed permit fee is $100 for residential or $125 for commercial; contact [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant must provide a professional extermination receipt at submission.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Portsmouth Demolition Permit PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the demolition location, owner and contractor details, applicant information, and structure type. Sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Documentation
Include a professional extermination receipt. For a property in the Historic Boneyfiddle District, obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness before the permit can be issued.
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Submit To The Engineering Department
Submit the application to the Engineering Department at 728 2nd Street, Room 25, Portsmouth, OH 45662.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Portsmouth Demolition Permit?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. A receipt from a professional exterminator must be provided when you submit it.
- How do I submit the Portsmouth Demolition Permit?
- Submit it to the Engineering Department at 728 2nd Street, Room 25, Portsmouth, OH 45662. The form lists fees of $100 for residential and $125 for commercial permits.
- What information does the demolition application ask for?
- It asks for the demolition location, property owner and contractor contact details, applicant information, structure type, and the applicant's signature and date.
- What attachment is required with the application?
- The applicant must provide a receipt from a professional exterminator at submission. For a property in the Historic Boneyfiddle District, a Certificate of Appropriateness is required before the permit can be issued.