Caddo Parish, LA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Shreveport Department of Public Works, Division of Permits & Inspections (for building permits); Parish of Caddo Public Works, Permits Department (for parish permits and 911 addressing)

Street address

Building permits: 505 Travis St., Suite 130, Shreveport, LA 71101. Parish 911 addressing: contact Parish Public Works

Phone

Building permits: 318-673-6100; Parish Public Works: 318-226-6949

Coverage

Applies to rural Caddo Parish outside incorporated municipalities (excludes Greenwood and Vivian). The parish FAQ expressly notes these limitations.

Online portal

MyGovernmentOnline (MGO)

MyGovernmentOnline

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Caddo Parish

Building permits and inspections for unincorporated Caddo Parish run through the Shreveport permit office under the parish-city agreement. Permit triggers follow Shreveport rules for new construction, alterations, repairs, moves, demolition, occupancy changes, and regulated trade systems.

Scope of work

Permit?

Painting

Exempt

Flooring

Exempt

Exempt Painting
Exempt Flooring

Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm with the City of Shreveport or Parish Public Works before proceeding.

Required documents

Legal description for 911 address work
Permit request through the city
Septic and zoning paperwork where applicable
Plans and specifications required by the Shreveport permit process for building review

Building code: Louisiana Building Code; administered through the Shreveport permit office under parish agreement
Permit validity: Work must commence within six months or the permit becomes void.
Contractor requirements: Follow Shreveport trade-registration requirements and Louisiana state licensing rules for applicable work.

Source: City of Shreveport Department of Public Works, Division of Permits & Inspections (for building permits); Parish of Caddo Public Works, Permits Department (for parish permits and 911 addressing) ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Start with the City of Shreveport Permits Department for all addresses in rural Caddo Parish because the city performs parish inspections under internal agreement.
02

Submit the permit request through the city's online portal or visit the permit office at Government Plaza, Suite 130.
03

If a new rural address is needed, the permit request is electronically forwarded to the Caddo Parish 911 Addressing Office, which assigns the address after the request is made.
04

Obtain septic review from the Caddo Parish Health Department if applicable.
05

Obtain an MPC zoning certificate for a mobile home within five miles of the city, if applicable.
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Return the required paperwork to the city permit office and proceed through permit issuance and inspections.

§ 04

Fee schedule

Caddo Parish building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$50 residential/mobile home; $100 commercial/industrial under $500,000 for 911 address permit; Shreveport minimum permit fee is $31.50 for building permits

Plan check fee

25 percent of permit fee for plan review on new construction, remodels, and additions (Shreveport standard)

Permit fee formula

911 address permit uses flat fees; building permit fees follow the Shreveport ordinance-based schedule

Reinspection fee

$68.25 per inspection outside city limits; $68.25 reinspection fee

Rural right-of-way and addressing permits are online only. Building permit payments are handled through the Shreveport permit system.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

MyGovernmentOnline portal (online)
318-673-6100 (Shreveport) (phone)

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

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

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Caddo Parish permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Caddo Parish, LA? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Caddo Parish, LA? ▸

Building permit fees in unincorporated Caddo Parish, LA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50 residential/mobile home; $100 commercial/industrial under $500,000 for 911 address permit; Shreveport minimum permit fee is $31.50 for building permits. Fees are calculated as: 911 address permit uses flat fees; building permit fees follow the Shreveport ordinance-based schedule. Plan check fee: 25 percent of permit fee for plan review on new construction, remodels, and additions (Shreveport standard).

03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Caddo Parish, LA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Caddo Parish, LA, follow these steps: 1. Start with the City of Shreveport Permits Department for all addresses in rural Caddo Parish because the city performs parish inspections under internal agreement. 2. Submit the permit request through the city's online portal or visit the permit office at Government Plaza, Suite 130. 3. If a new rural address is needed, the permit request is electronically forwarded to the Caddo Parish 911 Addressing Office, which assigns the address after the request is made. 4. Obtain septic review from the Caddo Parish Health Department if applicable. 5. Obtain an MPC zoning certificate for a mobile home within five miles of the city, if applicable. 6. Return the required paperwork to the city permit office and proceed through permit issuance and inspections.

04 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Caddo Parish, LA? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Caddo Parish, 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 City of Shreveport or Parish Public Works before proceeding. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Caddo Parish, LA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Caddo Parish, LA via: MyGovernmentOnline portal, 318-673-6100 (Shreveport).

last verified April 2026 source City of Shreveport Department of Public Works, Division of Permits & Inspections (for building permits); Parish of Caddo Public Works, Permits Department (for parish permits and 911 addressing) ↗ entry id permits/louisiana/caddo/unincorporated

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Shreveport Department of Public Works, Division of Permits & Inspections (for building permits); Parish of Caddo Public Works, Permits Department (for parish permits and 911 addressing) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

Unincorporated Caddo Parish