Beauregard Parish, LA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Outside city or town limits in Beauregard Parish

Department

Beauregard Parish Police Jury, Building Inspections / Building Permit Office

Address

201 W. 2nd Street, DeRidder, LA 70634

Phone

337-463-7019

Website

https://beauparish.org/buildingPermits.htm

Application Process

1. Confirm the property is outside city or town limits and obtain permit guidance from the parish building office.
2. Gather required supporting items: current parcel listing from the Tax Assessor, culvert permit, 911 permit, sewer permit or exemption, and electric account number.
3. Submit permit materials to the permit office and related agencies as required.
4. Permit office reviews the application and issues the permit when complete.

Source: Beauregard Parish Police Jury, Building Inspections / Building Permit Office

General Requirements

A permit is required outside the city or town limits for any new structure, including building, renovating, or moving in an RV or mobile home.

Required Documents

• Current parcel listing from the Tax Assessor
• Culvert permit
• 911 permit
• Sewer permit or exemption
• Electric provider account number

Building code

RAPC pages reference the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code and 2012 IRC for residential review; local parish page does not clearly publish a separate parish code adoption.

Contractor requirements

Louisiana state contractor licensing rules still apply.

Fees

Reinspection fee

RAPC fee schedule says failed inspections carry a $75 reinspection fee after the 2nd failed inspection, after the 1st inspection on trade and manufactured home permits.

Payment note

Burn permits are free, but that is not a building permit.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective June 22, 2021).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Beauregard Parish Police Jury, Building Inspections / Building Permit Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Phone (phone)
• Fax (fax)

Scheduling deadline

RAPC guidance says inspections can be requested by phone or fax in 1 business day advance for residential work, and 24 hours in advance for commercial work.

Inspection hours

RAPC commercial guidance says inspections are performed between 8am and 4pm.

Additional Resources

• Building code: RAPC pages reference the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code and 2012 IRC for residential review; local parish page does not clearly publish a separate parish code adoption.
• Verify contractor license: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Beauregard Parish Contact Page
• RAPC Building Code Enforcement
• RAPC Development
• RAPC Floodplain Management
• License lookup guide: Louisiana Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Louisiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Louisiana hub: Louisiana Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Beauregard Parish Building Permit FAQ

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

A permit is required outside the city or town limits for any new structure, including building, renovating, or moving in an RV or mobile home.

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

1. Confirm the property is outside city or town limits and obtain permit guidance from the parish building office. 2. Gather required supporting items: current parcel listing from the Tax Assessor, culvert permit, 911 permit, sewer permit or exemption, and electric account number. 3. Submit permit materials to the permit office and related agencies as required. 4. Permit office reviews the application and issues the permit when complete.

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: Phone, Fax. RAPC guidance says inspections can be requested by phone or fax in 1 business day advance for residential work, and 24 hours in advance for commercial work..