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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Bossier Parish
Parish floodplain guidance says any development in the special flood hazard area requires a permit before building, altering, regrading, or placing fill. Code Inspections Plus FAQs confirm permits for detached buildings, manufactured homes, electrical inspections needed for service reconnection, and related building work in the unincorporated parish.
Detached buildings of 200 square feet or less, only if they have no plumbing, electrical, or HVAC
- Exempt Detached buildings of 200 square feet or less, only if they have no plumbing, electrical, or HVAC
Note: Confirm claimed exemptions directly with Code Inspections Plus before starting work.
Required documents
- Site plan
- Permit application
- Plans for the structure and foundation where applicable
- Septic permit for manufactured homes
- Floodplain documents including elevation certificates where required
- Owner-builder affidavit if claiming the licensure exemption
- Building code
- Code Inspections Plus enforces 2021 IRC, 2021 IBC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IMC, 2020 NEC, and 2021 IPC in jurisdictions it serves, including unincorporated Bossier Parish
- Permit validity
- No unincorporated Bossier Parish permit expiration rule clearly posted on reviewed public sources
- Owner-builder
- Code Inspections Plus publishes the Louisiana owner-builder affidavit for claiming exemption from contractor licensure. Includes primary-residence, one-year, and legal responsibility acknowledgments.
- Contractor requirements
- Louisiana contractor licensure applies unless a valid exemption is claimed. Code Inspections Plus directs owner-builders to the state affidavit and otherwise expects licensed contractors.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm that the property is in unincorporated Bossier Parish and identify any applicable MPC zoning or site-plan review requirements for the specific area.
- 02 Gather the permit package. Code Inspections Plus FAQs and documents indicate common requirements can include site plan, plans for building and foundation, septic permit for manufactured homes, floodplain materials, and owner-builder affidavit if claiming exemption.
- 03 Apply through My Government Online or the Code Inspections Plus permit link.
- 04 Pay invoiced fees through the system or by check drop-off. Code Inspections Plus states invoices are sent through the system and can be paid online by card.
- 05 Respond to corrections if issued. Incomplete or noncompliant plans are returned with correction comments and may require resubmittal.
- 06 After permit issuance, schedule inspections through the online portal tied to the permit.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Bossier Parish building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
No parishwide public building plan-review formula clearly identified
02
Reinspection fee
No parishwide public reinspection fee sheet clearly identified
Code Inspections Plus states applicants are invoiced through the online system and may pay by card online or drop off a check at the office.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Bossier Parish permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Bossier Parish, LA? ▸
Parish floodplain guidance says any development in the special flood hazard area requires a permit before building, altering, regrading, or placing fill. Code Inspections Plus FAQs confirm permits for detached buildings, manufactured homes, electrical inspections needed for service reconnection, and related building work in the unincorporated parish.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Bossier Parish, LA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Bossier Parish, LA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm that the property is in unincorporated Bossier Parish and identify any applicable MPC zoning or site-plan review requirements for the specific area. 2. Gather the permit package. Code Inspections Plus FAQs and documents indicate common requirements can include site plan, plans for building and foundation, septic permit for manufactured homes, floodplain materials, and owner-builder affidavit if claiming exemption. 3. Apply through My Government Online or the Code Inspections Plus permit link. 4. Pay invoiced fees through the system or by check drop-off. Code Inspections Plus states invoices are sent through the system and can be paid online by card. 5. Respond to corrections if issued. Incomplete or noncompliant plans are returned with correction comments and may require resubmittal. 6. After permit issuance, schedule inspections through the online portal tied to the permit.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Bossier Parish, LA? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Bossier Parish, LA. The following work is generally exempt: Detached buildings of 200 square feet or less, only if they have no plumbing, electrical, or HVAC. Note: Confirm claimed exemptions directly with Code Inspections Plus before starting work. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Bossier Parish, LA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Bossier Parish, LA via: Online portal (MGO or system).
last verified April 2026
source Code Inspections Plus (as building official and building codes enforcement officer for Bossier Parish outside of any incorporated area) ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Inspections Plus (as building official and building codes enforcement officer for Bossier Parish outside of any incorporated area) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.