Acadia Parish, LA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Unincorporated Acadia Parish

Department

Acadia Parish Police Jury, Building Permits / Code Enforcement

Address

1029 Capitol Ave, Crowley, LA 70526

Phone

337-250-4330

Email

permitclerk@appj.org , permitclerk2@appj.org , code.enforcement@appj.org

Website

https://appj.org/building-permits/

Application Process

1. Start by contacting the permit office and identifying permit type.
2. Obtain any required parish forms, including self-contracting, no sewer affidavit, recreational use exemption, and state SOB licensing forms.
3. Submit required documents and coordinate sewer requirements with Louisiana Department of Health and inspections with BCIS.
4. Parish states electrical service for final power is issued only after all inspections, sewer requirements, and flood plan requirements are met.

Source: Acadia Parish Police Jury, Building Permits / Code Enforcement

General Requirements

New residential construction, rice storage bins, swimming pools, moving a house, demolition, new outbuildings with or without utilities, mobile homes, solar panels, renovations or repairs over $5000, modular buildings, commercial work, additions, communication towers, generators, and renovations or repairs under $5000.

Required Documents

• Rentals require a lease agreement
• Purchased houses require cash sale documentation
• New construction requires proper building permits

Building code

Louisiana state uniform code applies by default

Owner-builder

Self-contracting form is available; parish references a self contracting form but does not publish full owner-builder criteria on the page.

Contractor requirements

Louisiana state licensing references are tied to the parish process; final power depends on proper inspections and sewer requirements.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Recreational use exemption form is published, but the page does not list all exempt work types in detail.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• BCIS at 337-886-6069 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Permit, sewer requirements, inspections, then final power release.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Louisiana state uniform code applies by default
• Acadia Parish
• Code of Ordinances
• License lookup guide: Louisiana Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Louisiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Louisiana hub: Louisiana Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Acadia Parish Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Acadia Parish, LA?

New residential construction, rice storage bins, swimming pools, moving a house, demolition, new outbuildings with or without utilities, mobile homes, solar panels, renovations or repairs over $5000, modular buildings, commercial work, additions, communication towers, generators, and renovations or repairs under $5000.

How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Acadia Parish, LA?

1. Start by contacting the permit office and identifying permit type. 2. Obtain any required parish forms, including self-contracting, no sewer affidavit, recreational use exemption, and state SOB licensing forms. 3. Submit required documents and coordinate sewer requirements with Louisiana Department of Health and inspections with BCIS. 4. Parish states electrical service for final power is issued only after all inspections, sewer requirements, and flood plan requirements are met.

What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Acadia Parish, LA?

The following work is generally exempt: Recreational use exemption form is published, but the page does not list all exempt work types in detail..

How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Acadia Parish, LA?

Inspections can be scheduled via: BCIS at 337-886-6069.