Permitting Services Podcast
Permitting Services Podcast
Gail Lucas
Residential Demolition Permits
17 minutes Posted Oct 31, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
Meet The Plan Reviewer
What Counts As Demolition Now
Crossing 67 Percent Means New Home
How To Measure The 67 Percent
Demolition Permit Requirements
Meetings To Prevent Threshold Surprises
Impact Taxes And Timelines
Pre‑Design Consultations And Guidance
Keep Structural Support Intact
DIY Demolition Or Hire Pros
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The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) podcast episode, “Residential Demolition Permits,” explores when residential demolition permits are required, how they are defined, and what to expect during the permitting process. DPS Podcast Host Gail Lucas and DPS Plan Reviewer Richard Strouth discuss how DPS determines whether a residential construction project qualifies as a demolition, and how such a designation triggers the requirement to meet current building and energy co...