City Building Permits

Town of Blanchard, LA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Louisiana Caddo Parish Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Blanchard keeps local zoning and certificate of occupancy authority, but outsourced permit issuance and inspections to the City of Shreveport by intergovernmental agreement.

Department
Town of Blanchard; building permits and inspections are issued by the City of Shreveport on behalf of the Town
Address
110 Main St., Blanchard, LA 71009
Phone
318-929-7593
Website
https://www.townofblanchard.us/government/zone

Online Permit Portal

Open MyGovernmentOnline (MGO)

Platform: MyGovernmentOnline • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Confirm whether zoning relief, rezoning, or local zoning hearing is needed with the Town of Blanchard.
  2. Submit the permit application to the City of Shreveport because Blanchard ordinance requires Shreveport to issue all permits for work within town.
  3. Provide plans and supporting materials required under the Shreveport review process.
  4. Pay fees directly to the City of Shreveport before work or inspections occur.
  5. Shreveport performs all inspections for the permitted work.
  6. After Shreveport signs off, the Town of Blanchard issues the certificate of occupancy for permit-required work.

Source: Town of Blanchard; building permits and inspections are issued by the City of Shreveport on behalf of the Town

General Requirements

It is unlawful to construct, erect, structurally alter, substantially enlarge, substantially renovate, move, or demolish any building or structure without a permit from the City of Shreveport. Substantially enlarge means an addition over 600 square feet; substantially renovate means removal and replacement of 50 percent or more of the current interior square footage.

Required Documents

  • Permit application
  • Duplicate scaled plans for floodplain development showing location, dimensions, elevations, structures, and landscape changes
  • Plat or sketch and site plan for zoning petitions
Permit validity
Work must begin within six months of permit issuance or the permit becomes void.
Building code
Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code; Shreveport enforcement applies
Owner-builder
Applicants follow the Shreveport issuance process.
Contractor requirements
State licensing and Shreveport contractor registration rules govern applicable trades.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$31.50 (Shreveport minimum)
Plan check fee
25 percent of permit fee for plan review on new construction, remodels, and additions (Shreveport standard)
Permit fee formula
Fees are set by the City of Shreveport under Chapter 22 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances and collected by Shreveport.
Reinspection fee
$65.00 per inspection (subject to annual 5 percent adjustment)
Penalty (no permit)
$100 per offense for violation of the code, permit, or directive; $100 for issuance of stop-work order
Payment note
All fees are paid to the City of Shreveport. The Town does not collect or accept permit funds.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Painting
  • Flooring

Important: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm with the Town of Blanchard before proceeding.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Follows Shreveport inspection sequence: foundation, framing, pre-finish, and final, plus trade inspections.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Blanchard; building permits and inspections are issued by the City of Shreveport on behalf of the Town before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Blanchard Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Blanchard, LA?
It is unlawful to construct, erect, structurally alter, substantially enlarge, substantially renovate, move, or demolish any building or structure without a permit from the City of Shreveport. Substantially enlarge means an addition over 600 square feet; substantially renovate means removal and replacement of 50 percent or more of the current interior square footage.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Blanchard, LA?
The minimum permit fee is $31.50 (Shreveport minimum). Fees are calculated as: Fees are set by the City of Shreveport under Chapter 22 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances and collected by Shreveport.. Plan check fee: 25 percent of permit fee for plan review on new construction, remodels, and additions (Shreveport standard).
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Blanchard, LA?
1. Confirm whether zoning relief, rezoning, or local zoning hearing is needed with the Town of Blanchard. 2. Submit the permit application to the City of Shreveport because Blanchard ordinance requires Shreveport to issue all permits for work within town. 3. Provide plans and supporting materials required under the Shreveport review process. 4. Pay fees directly to the City of Shreveport before work or inspections occur. 5. Shreveport performs all inspections for the permitted work. 6. After Shreveport signs off, the Town of Blanchard issues the certificate of occupancy for permit-required work.
What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Blanchard, LA?
The following work is generally exempt: Painting; Flooring. Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm with the Town of Blanchard before proceeding.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Blanchard, LA?
Inspections can be scheduled via: MyGovernmentOnline portal, 318-673-6100 (Shreveport).

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