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Residential Building Permit
The West Baton Rouge Parish Permit Office conducts inspections throughout the entire Parish, including parts of Iberville Parish; Rosedale and Grosse Tete. West Baton Rouge Parish adopted the 2015 Codes after the State of Louisiana adopted on February 1, 2018
West Baton Rouge Parish does not issue Residential Building Permits for The Town of Brusly, The City of Port Allen, or Village of Rosedale. To verify your jurisdiction please visit the West Baton Rouge Assessor’s Map or contact our office.
Please contact the municipality below if your property is in the limits of:
- Brusly - (225) 749-2909
- Port Allen - (225) 346-5670
- Rosedale - (225) 648-2333
The West Baton Rouge Permit Office requires all State Licensed Contractors, building and sub-contractors, to be registered before applying for a permit.To verify your registration or renewal, please contact email.
All residents wanting to self-contract their own home or accessory building must complete a West Baton Rouge Self-Contracting Affidavit with a commissioned notary. All self-contracting residents must also provide a list of sub-contractors to verify proof of registration with the Parish.
West Baton Rouge Self-Contracting Affidavit
The below PDF Packet is for New Construction, renovations, additions, or accessory structures (shop). If you have questions please contact us via email or phone. If construction begins before a permit is issued a double fee may be assessed. The double fee penalty shall not exceed $500. Chapter 107 Appendix A. - Building Permit Fees and Valuations
West Baton Rouge Single Family Residential Building Permit Packet
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Community Planning & Development
Physical Address
880 N Alexander Avenue
Governmental Building
Port Allen, LA 70767
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 757
Port Allen, LA 70767
Phone: 225-336-2434Fax: 225-336-1840
Hours
Monday through Thursday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. to Noon
Inspection Notices
A 24 hour notice is required for inspections, after hour inspections are available for an additional fee.