Claiborne Parish, LA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Unincorporated Claiborne Parish only; municipal limits are handled by their own jurisdictions if they have local permit authority.

Department

Claiborne Parish Police Jury, Permits and Forms / Building Permit program

Address

507 West Main Street, Homer, LA 71040

Phone

(318) 927-2222

Website

https://www.claiborneparish.org/permits.php

Application Process

1. Download or obtain the parish building permit application from the parish permits page.
2. Complete owner, project, parcel, contractor, flood zone, and trade information.
3. Include plan review and any supporting documents implied by the form, including floodplain details where applicable.
4. Submit to the parish office / permit staff for review and issue.
5. Permit must be issued before work begins.

Source: Claiborne Parish Police Jury, Permits and Forms / Building Permit program

General Requirements

The parish form indicates a permit application is required for building work, but the public page does not publish a full ordinance summary.

Required Documents

• Owner/applicant information
• Project address
• Parcel data
• Contractor license number
• Permit type
• Construction details
• Flood zone information
• Elevation-related fields if applicable
• Trade permit sections on the form

Permit validity

Permit becomes invalid unless work commences within 180 days after issuance or work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days after start, per the application form.

Building code

Act 12 of the 2005 First Extraordinary Session, La. R.S. 40:1730.21 et seq., local permitting and flood damage prevention ordinances, and parish and state health regulations.

Owner-builder

The form includes a homeowner claiming exemption from licensure field, but no parish policy explaining the rule was published on the public page.

Contractor requirements

Contractor license number is requested on the application; no public parish licensing policy was found.

Fees

Penalty (no permit)

A parish minutes PDF states violators must pay fees that would have been generated by legal permitting, including plan review, permitting, and inspection fees, plus a 50 percent penalty on each fee.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Claiborne Parish Police Jury, Permits and Forms / Building Permit program to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• (318) 747-2454 (phone)

Additional Resources

• Building code: Act 12 of the 2005 First Extraordinary Session, La. R.S. 40:1730.21 et seq., local permitting and flood damage prevention ordinances, and parish and state health regulations.
• Parish permits page
• Building permit application
• Ordinances portal
• GIS / property lookup
• License lookup guide: Louisiana Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Louisiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Louisiana hub: Louisiana Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Claiborne Parish Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Claiborne Parish, LA?

The parish form indicates a permit application is required for building work, but the public page does not publish a full ordinance summary.

How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Claiborne Parish, LA?

1. Download or obtain the parish building permit application from the parish permits page. 2. Complete owner, project, parcel, contractor, flood zone, and trade information. 3. Include plan review and any supporting documents implied by the form, including floodplain details where applicable. 4. Submit to the parish office / permit staff for review and issue. 5. Permit must be issued before work begins.

How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Claiborne Parish, LA?

Inspections can be scheduled via: (318) 747-2454.