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Application for a demolition permit (Cerfa 13405)
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French Demolition Permit Application (Cerfa 13405) in short
Cerfa 13405*15 is used to apply for a demolition permit when you demolish all or part of a building without rebuilding or developing the land. The permit is required in towns that have introduced it, in some protected areas and for some protected buildings. If demolition is followed by construction, you apply within the building or development permit file instead.
| Issued by | Ministère chargé de l'urbanisme (formulaire diffusé par Service Public) |
|---|---|
| Current version | 13405*15 (checked 2026-10-25) |
| Who fills it in | The landowner or the owner's agent, a person authorised by the owner, a co-owner in joint ownership or that person's agent, or a body entitled to expropriate. Several applicants use the additional sheet. |
| Who receives it | The town hall where the demolition takes place. In Paris, the Basu. |
| Where to send it | To the town hall: online if the town offers it, by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, or by hand. On paper, the form asks for 4 copies, more in some protected areas. In Paris, online only. Service Public says a company must file online in a town of more than 3,500 inhabitants. |
| Deadline | File before demolition. The processing time is 2 months in the general case. The town hall has 1 month to ask for missing documents. The permit is valid for 3 years. |
| Fee | Free. |
| Official links | Official page · Official PDF · Official instructions |
What changed
Version 13405*15 has been valid since 1 July 2026 according to the official form page. The page does not list the changes.
How to fill out French Demolition Permit Application (Cerfa 13405), line by line
| 1. Identité du demandeur | Individual or company The person named here will hold the permit. For an individual, add date and place of birth. For a company, the name, SIRET and representative. |
| 2. Coordonnées du demandeur | Address, phone, email A box lets you accept decisions by email, including electronic registered letters. |
| 3. Localisation du terrain | Address and land registry references Give the prefix, section, number and area of each plot. For more than 3 plots, use the additional land registry annex. |
| 4. Travaux de démolition | Approximate build date, total or partial demolition For a partial demolition, describe any works on the remaining buildings. Also give the number of homes demolished. |
| 5. Législation connexe | Water law, environmental permit, heritage Answer yes or no for each case and tick if the project is in a protected heritage site, near a historic monument or on a listed building. |
| 6. Engagement | Place, date and signature You confirm you are entitled to apply and that the information is accurate. |
| Bordereau des pièces | PD1 to PD11 Tick the documents attached. Location plan (PD1), site plan (PD2) and a photo of the building (PD3) are required in every file. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing a demolition permit when demolition is part of a construction project. In that case, apply within the building or development permit.
- Forgetting one of the 3 required documents: location plan, site plan, photo of the building.
- Filing one paper copy when the form asks for 4, or more in a protected area.
- Starting demolition before the processing time ends or without displaying the permit on site.
- Not filling in the additional sheet when several people apply together.
- Copying the land registry references wrongly.
Questions about French Demolition Permit Application (Cerfa 13405)
When is a demolition permit needed?
Service Public says it is required in towns where the council has introduced it, within a property restoration operation area, and in some protected areas. Ask the planning department of your town hall.
How long does processing take?
2 months for a demolition permit alone. The town hall has 1 month to ask for missing documents. With no reply at the end, you normally get a tacit permit, except in cases where silence means refusal.
How long is a demolition permit valid?
3 years from notification of the decision. It lapses if works do not start within that time or stop for more than 1 year. It can be extended twice by 1 year under conditions.
Must the permit be displayed?
Yes. Service Public says it must be displayed on the land on a panel larger than 80 cm, visible from the public road.
Can I fill in the form on a computer?
Yes. The form says it can be filled in on a computer with a PDF reader. It must then be signed.
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