Demolition

Demolition Permit Application Instructions

Permit Application Instructions

• All areas of this permit packet must be completed; all forms and items required for submittal must be complete prior to application being accepted. 
• Items required for permit submittal are identified below. 
• Permit may be submitted via postal, drop off or email to buildingpermits@louisa.org.

Submittal Requirements Demolition

INCOMPLETE SUBMITTALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Required forms and submittals provided by applicant or applicant’s contractor: 

• Deed/Recordation Receipt - if the property is not listed in the applicants’ name 
• Site Plan of Property - must include the following elements: 
  • The legal description of the property, i.e., address and tax map ID 
  • The location of all buildings or structures on the property in relation to the property lines 
  • The location of the building(s) or structure(s) to be demolished
• State Contractor’s License (or Contractor License Exemption form in lieu of License) 
• Louisa County Business License (not required if submitting Contractor License Exemption form)
• Written release from all utility companies – must state that such utilities to the building or structures being demolished have been properly terminated. Note that utility companies includes: 
  • 1. Electrical service provider 
  • 2. Gas company 
  • 3. VA Dept. of Health – well abandonment permit (if well will no longer being used) 
  • 4. Town of Louisa or Mineral and the Louisa County Water Authority if connected to public water and/or sewer 
• Copy of Certificate of Asbestos Inspection – required for structures constructed prior to January 1, 1985 
• Copy of Written Notices to Owner(s) of Adjacent Properties - if applicable
  
  

Download the Permit Package below.