*If your property is zoned Historic, you will need to get approval from the Historic Commission before applying for a building permit. To confirm the zoning of your property please call (985) 892-0711, option 4.
Residential
Residential Building Packet Documents
Non-residential
Non-Residential Building Packet Documents
As mandated by the State of Louisiana, all construction must meet current building code.
For more information please refer to the International Code Council.
repair/replace permit
Examples of Repair/Replace Permit Work
Generator Install, A/C Repair/Replacement, Electrical Work, Plumbing Work, Roof Replacement, Window Replacement,
Important Information
You need a building permit for work including but not limited to the following:
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Ancillary Buildings
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Accessory Buildings
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Fences 7' and taller
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Swimming Pools​
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Add or remove walls
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Change the use of a room (such as by converting a garage to a living room)
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Change the piping in your house
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Re-roof your house
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Demolish a portion of your house
You DO NOT need a building permit for the following: ​
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Adding kitchen cabinets
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Replacing certain kitchen appliances
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Installing floor coverings
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Erecting a fence under 6' 11"* (COA Required)
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Repainting your house* (COA Required)
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*If you live in the Historic District you must submit a Certificate of Historic Appropriateness.
Questions?
Kristin Tortorich
Planning and Zoning Director
(985) 892-0711, Option 4