County permits

Calcasieu Parish

Calcasieu Parish issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Calcasieu Parish.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Division of Planning and Development, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
Website: Citizen Self Service Portal ↗
Online portal: Citizen Self Service Portal ↗
Phone: 337-721-3610
Email: plandispatch@calcasieu.gov
Address: 1015 Pithon St, P.O. Box 1583, Lake Charles, LA 70602

Full unincorporated Calcasieu Parish permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Calcasieu Parish

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.