County Building Permits
Evangeline Parish, LA - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Parish-level permitting and licensing service for Evangeline Parish Police Jury areas.
- Department
- Evangeline Parish Police Jury, Permitting and Licensing
- Address
- 1008 W. LaSalle St., Ville Platte, LA 70586
- Phone
- (337) 363-5651
- info@eppj.net
- Website
- https://eppjla.govbuilt.com/
Online Permit Portal
Platform: GovBuilt • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only
Application Process
- Find available online forms.
- Create an account if you do not already have one.
- Log into your account.
- Check status in your online profile.
- Add comments or attachments through the portal if needed.
Source: Evangeline Parish Police Jury, Permitting and Licensing
General Requirements
- Building code
- 2021 International Codes with Louisiana Amendments and the 2020 National Electrical Code with Louisiana Amendments are effective for projects submitted on or after January 1, 2023.
- Contractor requirements
- Louisiana contractor licensing rules apply at the state level. The board states an owner may build a primary residence without a license, but local permit officials may still ask for proof of exemption or license status.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, Permitting and Licensing to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2021 International Codes with Louisiana Amendments and the 2020 National Electrical Code with Louisiana Amendments are effective for projects submitted on or after January 1, 2023.
- Verify contractor license: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors FAQ
- Parish portal home
- Resident how-to
- Applicant how-to
- Licensed contractors
- Activity search tool
- State code council
- State contractor board FAQ
- License lookup guide: Louisiana Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Louisiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Louisiana hub: Louisiana Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, Permitting and Licensing before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Evangeline Parish Building Permit FAQ
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Evangeline Parish, LA?
- 1. Find available online forms. 2. Create an account if you do not already have one. 3. Log into your account. 4. Check status in your online profile. 5. Add comments or attachments through the portal if needed.
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