How much does a building permit cost in Town of Haughton, LA?

Fees are calculated as: Permit application includes fields for plan review fee, inspection fee, permit fee, and total fees, but town does not clearly publish the calculation formula. Plan check fee: A plan review fee is assessed, but the public formula not clearly posted.

How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Haughton, LA?

1. If you are a contractor or subcontractor, complete Town of Haughton registration first. Anyone performing construction, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work inside town limits must hold a current Town of Haughton registration. 2. Gather registration materials: current state license, photo ID, general liability insurance, and registration fee. 3. Start the permit application through the MGO Connect portal or use the town permit application form. 4. If claiming owner-builder status, provide the required Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors notarized affidavit. 5. Submit floodplain documentation when applicable, including flood panel data, no-rise certification if in a floodway, and elevation certificate stages if located in a special flood hazard area. 6. After review and fee assessment, obtain permit issuance, complete inspections, and maintain compliance throughout construction.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Haughton, LA?

Inspections can be scheduled via: MGO Connect portal.

City Building Permits

Town of Haughton, LA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Haughton, Louisiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Louisiana Bossier Parish Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Covers work within the Town of Haughton. Public-facing permit information is split between the permit page, clerk page, application PDFs, and Haughton MPC pages.

Department: Town of Haughton permit administration through Town Hall and Clerk's Office
Address: 118 W. McKinley Avenue, Haughton, LA 71037
Phone: 318-949-9401
Email: lanebrown@haughtonla.gov
Website: https://haughtonla.gov/apply-for-permits/

Online Permit Portal

Open MGO Connect / My Government Online

Platform: MGO Connect / My Government Online • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

If you are a contractor or subcontractor, complete Town of Haughton registration first. Anyone performing construction, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work inside town limits must hold a current Town of Haughton registration.
Gather registration materials: current state license, photo ID, general liability insurance, and registration fee.
Start the permit application through the MGO Connect portal or use the town permit application form.
If claiming owner-builder status, provide the required Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors notarized affidavit.
Submit floodplain documentation when applicable, including flood panel data, no-rise certification if in a floodway, and elevation certificate stages if located in a special flood hazard area.
After review and fee assessment, obtain permit issuance, complete inspections, and maintain compliance throughout construction.

Source: Town of Haughton permit administration through Town Hall and Clerk's Office

General Requirements

Permit application covers commercial, industrial, and residential construction, additions, attached and detached buildings, relocations, manufactured homes, modular buildings, remodels, swimming pools, temporary electrical poles, and trade permits for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.

Required Documents

Current state license
Photo ID
General liability insurance
Completed permit application
Notarized owner-builder affidavit if claiming exemption
Flood zone information
No-rise certificate if applicable
Elevation certificates in SFHA cases
Project size and cost details
Utility information
Fire Marshal project number where NFPA 101 review applies

Permit validity: Permit becomes invalid if work is not started within 180 days of issuance or if authorized work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days.
Building code: Public-facing Haughton sources reviewed do not clearly publish one consolidated adopted-code list with edition numbers. Permit application references Louisiana Act 12 of the 2005 First Extraordinary Session, local permitting and flood damage prevention ordinances.
Owner-builder: Permit application specifically requires an LSLBC notarized affidavit for homeowners claiming licensure exemption.
Contractor requirements: All contractors and subcontractors performing construction, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work within town limits must have a current Town of Haughton registration. Registration requires current state license, photo ID, general liability insurance, and a fee.

Fees

Plan check fee: A plan review fee is assessed, but the public formula not clearly posted
Permit fee formula: Permit application includes fields for plan review fee, inspection fee, permit fee, and total fees, but town does not clearly publish the calculation formula
Reinspection fee: Application warns all project work and previous inspections subject to reinspection, but public reinspection fee schedule not clearly identified
Payment note: Contractor registration may be paid over the phone with a card, by check, or cash. Broader permit-payment processing rules not clearly posted.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Haughton permit administration through Town Hall and Clerk's Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

MGO Connect portal (online)

Inspection hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Additional Resources

Building code: Public-facing Haughton sources reviewed do not clearly publish one consolidated adopted-code list with edition numbers. Permit application references Louisiana Act 12 of the 2005 First Extraordinary Session, local permitting and flood damage prevention ordinances.
Zoning information: View zoning info
Haughton Metropolitan Planning Commission
Clerk's Office
Contact Us
License lookup guide: Louisiana Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Louisiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Louisiana hub: Louisiana Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Haughton permit administration through Town Hall and Clerk's Office before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Haughton Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Haughton, LA?: Permit application covers commercial, industrial, and residential construction, additions, attached and detached buildings, relocations, manufactured homes, modular buildings, remodels, swimming pools, temporary electrical poles, and trade permits for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Haughton, LA?: Fees are calculated as: Permit application includes fields for plan review fee, inspection fee, permit fee, and total fees, but town does not clearly publish the calculation formula. Plan check fee: A plan review fee is assessed, but the public formula not clearly posted.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Haughton, LA?: 1. If you are a contractor or subcontractor, complete Town of Haughton registration first. Anyone performing construction, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work inside town limits must hold a current Town of Haughton registration. 2. Gather registration materials: current state license, photo ID, general liability insurance, and registration fee. 3. Start the permit application through the MGO Connect portal or use the town permit application form. 4. If claiming owner-builder status, provide the required Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors notarized affidavit. 5. Submit floodplain documentation when applicable, including flood panel data, no-rise certification if in a floodway, and elevation certificate stages if located in a special flood hazard area. 6. After review and fee assessment, obtain permit issuance, complete inspections, and maintain compliance throughout construction.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Haughton, LA?: Inspections can be scheduled via: MGO Connect portal.

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