Richmond, VA · City of Richmond
Demolition Permit Application
Property owners or contractors use this application to request a Richmond demolition permit and provide property, structure, contractor, and work details.
What this form is
The application requests a permit for demolition work and asks for property owner and contractor details, the job address, the structure’s current and proposed uses, and the scope and value of the work. The form says it is an application only and that no work may start until a permit is posted at the job site. It also directs owners to submit a Building Permit Owner Statement and Asbestos Certification with the application.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors applying for a demolition permit in Richmond need to complete this application and provide the requested project information.
How to submit it
The form says owners must submit the Building Permit Owner Statement and Asbestos Certification with the application through the city’s OneDrive or by mail. It does not provide an address or a specific application submission destination.
About notarization
This application has no notary block; the signer signs and dates it, and the linked owner statement and asbestos certification accompany it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Demolition Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the requested owner, contractor, property, structure, contact, and work information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Owners are directed to complete the Building Permit Owner Statement and Asbestos Certification and include them with the application.
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Submit to the City
The form says owners may submit the application and attachments through the city’s OneDrive or by mail.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Demolition Permit Application?
- No. This application has no notary block; the signer signs and dates it. The form also directs owners to include the Building Permit Owner Statement and Asbestos Certification.
- How do I submit the Demolition Permit Application?
- The form says owners should submit the application with the Building Permit Owner Statement and Asbestos Certification through the city’s OneDrive or by mail. It does not give an address.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for owner and contractor details, the job address, structure uses and characteristics, work description, contact information, and the total value of the contract.
- Can I start demolition work after submitting the application?
- No. The form states that the application is not authorization to start work and that no work may start until a permit is posted at the job site.
Need something notarized?
This Demolition Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Richmond form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.