Demolition
Demolition permits cover work for interior and exterior demolitions, within both residential and commercial buildings, and for moving structures into or within Baltimore City.
- Interior Demolition
Interior demolition permits cover work such as tearing down cabinetry, replacing floors, removing plasters, and taking down non-bearing walls, ceiling and, walls. The requirements and documents depend on whether the property is residential or commercial, and whether interior demolition affects the structure or foundation of the building.
Residential
Non-structural interior demolition that does not affect the building's foundation or structural integrity
Select this category when applying in the ePermits system:
- Residential: Minor interior / interior demo / exterior alterations (drawings NOT required)
Need contractor information:
- If removing up to 1/3 of structural elements on any level (interior demolition category III):
- contractor’s name and registered license
Special Requirements
- Check if your project needs additional review or approvals
- For buildings over 3 stories and more than 5 units, complete the Baltimore City Green Compliance Checklist
- Inspection guidelines and contact information (needed after permit issuance)
Additional Resources
- Interior demolition guidelines
- Green Building Standards
- Step-by-step video tutorial (starts at 03 min 32 secs) for instructions on completing your ePermit application
Interior demolition affecting the structural integrity of the residential building’s foundation or physical structure
Select this category when applying in the ePermits system:
- Residential: Interior / exterior alterations (or demolition) (drawings to scale may be required)
Documents required for:
- Structural alterations: floor plan, how supporting floor on cross-section, and all other construction-related details
- Non-structural alterations: existing and proposed floor plans, partition walls, and all other construction-related details
- Gut Rehab: floor plans, cross-section, and all other construction related details
- Required drawings made to scale by work
Need contractor information:
- If removing up to 1/3 of structural elements on any level (interior demolition category III):
- contractor’s name and registered license
Special Requirements
- Check if your project needs additional review or approvals
- For buildings over 3 stories and more than 5 units, complete the Baltimore City Green Compliance Checklist
- Inspection guidelines and contact information (needed after permit issuance)
Additional Resources
- Interior demolition guidelines
- Green Building Standards
- Step-by-step video tutorial (starts at 16 min 52 secs) for instructions on completing your ePermit application
Non-Residential / Commercial
Small non-structural demolitions (under 200 square feet)
Select this category when applying in the ePermits system:
- Non-Residential: Interior non-structural alterations (or demolition) < 200 sq ft (drawings to scale may be required)
Need contractor information:
- If removing up to 1/3 of structural elements on any level (interior demolition category III):
- contractor’s name and registered license
Special Requirements
- Check if your project needs additional review or approvals
- Complete the Baltimore City Green Compliance Checklist
- Inspection guidelines and contact information (needed after permit issuance)
Additional Resources
- Interior demolition guidelines
- Green Building Standards
- Step-by-step video tutorial (starts at 40 min 41 secs) for instructions on completing your ePermit application
- Download the step-by-step tutorial instructions on completing your permit application
Work involving:
Large non-structural interior demolition (over 200 square feet)
Structural interior demolitions
Select this category when applying in the ePermits system:
- Permit requiring plans review in the ePlans process
Special Requirements
- Check if your project needs additional review or approvals
- Complete the Baltimore City Green Compliance Checklist
- Inspection guidelines and contact information (needed after permit issuance)
Additional Resources
- Green Building Standards
- Contractor ePlans application guidelines and form to add a contractor to your ePlans process
- Permits that require ePlans submission
- Download the step-by-step tutorial for completing your application
- Exterior Demolition / Moving Structures
This permit category covers exterior demolitions or razing of residential and commercial buildings, accessory structures, and the moving of buildings or structures into or within Baltimore City.
Work involving:
Demolition of buildings and accessory structures
Moving Buildings
Select this category when applying in the ePermits system:
- Razing or moving building/structure permit
Documents Required
- Exterior demolition required documents
- Razing and moving requirements, documents, and necessary referrals
Need contractor information:
- Contractor’s name and registered license, unless you are an owner demolishing your own residential detached garage or shed
Special Requirements
- On-site Consultation inspection with the building inspector is required before the permit can be issued
- Inspection guidelines and contact information (before and after permit issuance)
- Check if your project needs additional review or approvals
- Complete the Baltimore City Green Compliance Checklist
Additional Resources
- Step-by-step video tutorial (starts at 00 min 44 secs) for instructions on completing your ePermit application
- Download the step-by-step tutorial for instructions on completing your application
Other Categories
For more details, guidelines, and documents, please choose the category below that best matches the work you need a permit for: