Treasure Island after the storms
Treasure Island stretches along the barrier island from John's Pass to Blind Pass, with Sunset Beach at its south end and canal neighborhoods such as Isle of Capri, Paradise Island and Sunshine Beach on the bay side.
The city has pointed owners of substantially damaged homes to Increased Cost of Compliance coverage, which pays up to $30,000 toward bringing a flooded home into compliance, including demolition (City of Treasure Island).
What gets torn down in Treasure Island
Single-story block homes from the 1950s and 1960s, beach cottages and duplexes, plus newer raised homes. Many vacant homes are waiting on a decision between gut-and-repair and teardown.
Most-requested demolition in Treasure Island
- House Demolition
Vacant homes ruled substantially damaged.
- Interior Demolition & Flood Gut-Outs
Homes repaired under the limit.
- Lot Clearing & Debris Removal
Overgrown lots and leftover debris.
Permits and paperwork for Treasure Island
In Treasure Island, demolition permits come from the City of Treasure Island Building Department. The office is at 10451 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706, (727) 547-4575 ext. 230 (Pinellas County building-department directory).
Separately, Pinellas County Air Quality requires a demolition notice with a written asbestos survey at least 10 working days before demolition, even when no asbestos is found (county asbestos rules). The licensed contractor files both.
Get the ICC paperwork first
If your flood policy may pay Increased Cost of Compliance, get the substantial damage letter and talk to the adjuster before demolition starts.
Before a Treasure Island teardown starts
- Substantial damage letter and ICC claim started
- City of Treasure Island permit
- Slab and pool decision made with the builder
- Debris staging off the street
Send your Treasure Island address and what needs to go.
Free estimateTreasure Island demolition questions
Who issues demolition permits in Treasure Island?
The City of Treasure Island Building Department, 10451 Gulf Blvd, (727) 547-4575 ext. 230.
Can flood insurance help with demolition?
If the home is substantially damaged and has NFIP coverage, ICC can pay up to $30,000 toward demolition, elevation or relocation.
Can you clear a lot I'm selling?
Yes. Clearing debris, sheds and dead landscaping helps an empty lot sell.
More beach towns and nearby cities
- Madeira BeachOlder bay-side homes past repair.
- St. Pete BeachRebuilds on pilings need the slab gone.
- Redington ShoresHomes torn down to meet flood rules.
- Redington BeachHomes restored inside after flooding.
- GulfportLow-lying homes near Boca Ciega Bay.
- Pinellas ParkManufactured homes in parks.
On the mainland: St. Petersburg demolition.