Permits

Beginning January 1st, 2026, Permits are going cashless. Payments will be accepted by check, money order, or credit card only.

Opperating Hours:

Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

ATTENTION

Construction or Renovation Projects

Before any construction or renovations occur:

Contact the Permits department with the correct form from below.
Contact the inspector’s office at 337-886-6069 to obtain any required permits.
Fees double for any work performed within the city limits without proper permits.

Forms List:

For projects required by state law to utilize a certified contractor Contractor Permit Request

For projects not required by state law to utilize a contractor Non-Contractor Permit Application

Not sure? Use the form at the bottom of the page to contact the permits department.

For a list of Licensed Contractors

SECTION R105 PERMITS

R105.1 Permits are Required. Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.

Codes including applicable amendments are as follows: As of January 2023

2021 International Building Code (IBC)
2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
2021 International Residential Code (IRC)
2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
2021 International Energy Conservation Code IECC July 1^st 2023
2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)

Optional

2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)

Codes are available for viewing at

ICC Digital Codes

Notice for roofers

All contractors working in Louisiana should be aware of Acts 239 and 422 of the 2025 Legislative Session.

Act 239 requires permitting and inspection of roof construction and reroofing of residential and commercial structures for any projects beginning on or after August 1, 2025.

Act 422, in part, makes it a violation of the law for contractors to fail to obtain a permit to perform work; to begin work prior to the issuance of a permit; to misrepresent the value or scope of work; and to fail to obtain inspections as required by law.

Act 422 also, in part, creates the Residential Roofing license.

La. R.S. 2156.4. Residential roofing

On and after January 1, 2026, any person who advertises, solicits, undertakes, attempts, offers, or submits a price, bid, quote or estimate to construct, supervise, direct, oversee, or perform any construction, modification, repair, or maintenance of any portion of a roofing system on a residential structure for which the project value is seven thousand five hundred dollars or more shall hold the classification of Residential Roofing or Residential Construction.

Effective January 1, 2026, ONLY those licensees holding Residential Construction and Residential
Roofing classifications may perform residential roof work.
Those licensees holding the Building Construction or Roofing & Sheet Metal, Siding
classifications may easily obtain the appropriate licensure for residential roofing projects by
applying. No additional trade exam is required to obtain this classification.
Also note the changes in the definition of a residential structure that became effective August 1,
2025.

“Residential structure” means a building or structure that is used primarily for occupancy by a
person as a residence. Such structures or buildings include but are not limited to single family
dwellings, and duplexes which are not more than three floors in height and structures that are
part of or adjacent to the building or structures to be used as a residence. A residential structure
more than three floors in height may be built by a person holding a building construction and
residential construction license.

Not sure or need help?

To contact the permits department:

Public Notices

Boil Advisory Update

The schedule for hydrant repair on Liz Drive has been pushed forward to tomorrow morning, April 1st. Customers on Liz Drive will be under a boil advisory as soon as water service is restored. We apologize for any inconvenience while we work as quickly as possible...

Boil Advisory Rescinded

The city-wide boil water advisory has been rescinded. Fire hydrant repairs are scheduled for Liz Drive Thursday morning April 2nd. Customers on Liz drive will be under a boil water advisory as soon as service is restored.

Incorrect News Report

Tonight’s news reports are incorrect. The main water line break has been repaired. The entire system is still under a boil water advisory until water samples clear but there is no other major system issue at this time.

Boil Water Advisory

Due to leak in a large line and subsequent loss of pressure the entire city water system is under a boil advisory until further notice. Crews are working around the clock to get service back as quickly as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for...

Major Water Line Leak and Boil Water Advisory

A major water leak on Aubrey-Ozenne Road is preventing the city from refilling water towers. Customers on Terrace Highway from Capritto Road to Aubrey-Ozenne Road and customers on Aubrey-Ozenne Road will be without water while the area is isolated during the repairs....