If you are on a rural property that is hooked up to no public utilities you might be able to get away with it.
But baring that you need to have a demolition permit.
And one of the things they check before issuing one is if there is anyone in residence. Someone there, legally or illegally, no permit.
80 posted on 05/13/2023 4:03:55 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear
(Follow the money. Even if it leads you to someplace horrible it will still lead you to the truth.)