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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Concordia Parish
The parish application covers new buildings, mobile homes, campers, additions, alterations, repairs, wrecking, moving, and foundation-only work. The fee sheet also lists business construction, barns, sheds, decks, temporary poles, demolition, change of occupancy, and related items.
Required documents
- Application form
- Plot plan/site plan for additions or construction
- Contractor estimate for new homes
- Contractor license copy if using a licensed contractor
- Bill of sale for certain manufactured items
- Elevation certificate for work in flood zones when required
- Building code
- Statewide Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code. Current public guidance indicates 2021 I-Codes with Louisiana Amendments and 2020 NEC with Louisiana Amendments are in effect for projects submitted on or after 2023-01-01.
- Permit validity
- The application states it expires 180 days from the application date.
- Owner-builder
- The fee sheet says an individual should verify they are acting as their own contractor by signing a state form.
- Contractor requirements
- Business construction requires a state licensed contractor. The application also says if the applicant has a licensed contractor, a copy of the contractor license is required.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the parish Building Permit Application and related checklist documents from the parish permits page.
- 02 Complete the application with project address, use, cost, ownership, contractor, and site plan information.
- 03 Attach required supporting documents, including plot plan, contractor estimate for new homes, contractor license copy when applicable, and flood/elevation materials when needed.
- 04 Submit to the parish permit office for review and fee calculation.
- 05 IBTS handles inspections for the parish.
- 06 Permit is issued after parish review and payment.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Concordia Parish building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
The public fee sheet shows a $5.00 letter fee for power transfer or meter-only service; other minimum permit fees vary by work type.
02
Permit fee formula
New construction is listed as 8.5% per square foot calculated by footage under roof. Mobile homes, camper trailers, barns, sheds, etc. are $0.25 per $100 of cost, with $25 minimum for $0 to $10,000.
03
Reinspection fee
IBTS fee schedule shows commercial 1st reinspection $0, 2nd reinspection $100, 3rd reinspection $150. Residential schedule shows 1st re-inspection $0, 2nd re-inspection $85, 3rd re-inspection $100.
04
Penalty (no permit)
The parish fee sheet says applicants may be subject to stop orders and penalties if permits are not obtained in the proper manner and time frame. A stop work order fee of $100 appears in the IBTS schedule.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 318-334-2955 for Larry, 318-470-4906 for Bobby, or office number 318-747-2454 (phone)
Typical sequence: IBTS handles inspections for the parish. The application and checklist materials imply permit issuance first, then required inspections by IBTS.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Concordia Parish permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Concordia Parish, LA? ▸
The parish application covers new buildings, mobile homes, campers, additions, alterations, repairs, wrecking, moving, and foundation-only work. The fee sheet also lists business construction, barns, sheds, decks, temporary poles, demolition, change of occupancy, and related items.
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Concordia Parish, LA? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Concordia Parish, LA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is The public fee sheet shows a $5.00 letter fee for power transfer or meter-only service; other minimum permit fees vary by work type.. Fees are calculated as: New construction is listed as 8.5% per square foot calculated by footage under roof. Mobile homes, camper trailers, barns, sheds, etc. are $0.25 per $100 of cost, with $25 minimum for $0 to $10,000..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Concordia Parish, LA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Concordia Parish, LA, follow these steps: 1. Download the parish Building Permit Application and related checklist documents from the parish permits page. 2. Complete the application with project address, use, cost, ownership, contractor, and site plan information. 3. Attach required supporting documents, including plot plan, contractor estimate for new homes, contractor license copy when applicable, and flood/elevation materials when needed. 4. Submit to the parish permit office for review and fee calculation. 5. IBTS handles inspections for the parish. 6. Permit is issued after parish review and payment.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Concordia Parish, LA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Concordia Parish, LA via: 318-334-2955 for Larry, 318-470-4906 for Bobby, or office number 318-747-2454.
last verified April 2026
source Concordia Parish Police Jury, Permits ↗
entry id permits/louisiana/concordia/unincorporated
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Concordia Parish Police Jury, Permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.