Grant Parish, LA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Unincorporated Grant Parish, with floodplain and development permitting functions.

Department

Grant Parish Building Permit Office

Address

200 Main Street, Colfax, LA 71417

Phone

(318) 627-3333

Website

https://gppj.org/building-permits

Application Process

1. Obtain an E-911 address, if needed, through the parish E-911 process.
2. Obtain any required health or sanitation approval, especially for mobile homes and camps.
3. Complete the permit application at the Grant Parish Permit Office.
4. The office reviews flood zone status and whether other required permits are complete.
5. If the project is in a flood zone, provide elevation certificates as required.
6. If required inspection reports, sewer approval, and final elevation certificate are received, permanent electrical service and a certificate of occupancy can be issued.

Source: Grant Parish Building Permit Office

General Requirements

The parish page treats new structures, mobile homes, shops, camps, and roofing work as permit-related activities.

Required Documents

• Permit application
• Elevation certificate in flood zones
• HUD number for mobile homes
• Health/sanitation approval where applicable
• Affidavit claiming exemption from licensure if owner-builder

Building code

Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code

Owner-builder

If serving as your own general contractor, an affidavit claiming exemption from licensure is required and must be notarized.

Contractor requirements

Trade contractors should be properly licensed; the parish references license numbers on the owner-builder affidavit. State contractor licensing applies through LSLBC.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$100 permit fee payable to Grant Permit Office

Payment note

Certificate of Occupancy admin fee is $200 payable to Grant Inspections. The parish page says no credit cards.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Farm structures exempt from state uniform construction code enforcement under Louisiana rules, subject to statutory conditions
• Private outdoor recreational structures exempt from state uniform construction code enforcement under Louisiana rules, subject to statutory conditions
• Certain camps may be exempt from plan review if all listed parish conditions are met

Important: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning, floodplain, health, or other parish requirements.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours

Health unit appointments for some mobile home and camp approvals are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Typical inspection sequence: Temporary electrical service can be released after receipt of the electrical inspection report and temporary sewer permit; permanent service waits for final inspection reports, sewer approval, and elevation certificate.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code
• Verify contractor license: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Owner-builder rules: View rules
• Planning Commission
• E-911 Permit Request
• Grant Parish Health Unit Contact
• License lookup guide: Louisiana Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Louisiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Louisiana hub: Louisiana Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Grant Parish Building Permit FAQ

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

The parish page treats new structures, mobile homes, shops, camps, and roofing work as permit-related activities.

How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Grant Parish, LA?

The minimum permit fee is $100 permit fee payable to Grant Permit Office.

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

1. Obtain an E-911 address, if needed, through the parish E-911 process. 2. Obtain any required health or sanitation approval, especially for mobile homes and camps. 3. Complete the permit application at the Grant Parish Permit Office. 4. The office reviews flood zone status and whether other required permits are complete. 5. If the project is in a flood zone, provide elevation certificates as required. 6. If required inspection reports, sewer approval, and final elevation certificate are received, permanent electrical service and a certificate of occupancy can be issued.

What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Grant Parish, LA?

The following work is generally exempt: Farm structures exempt from state uniform construction code enforcement under Louisiana rules, subject to statutory conditions; Private outdoor recreational structures exempt from state uniform construction code enforcement under Louisiana rules, subject to statutory conditions; Certain camps may be exempt from plan review if all listed parish conditions are met. Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning, floodplain, health, or other parish requirements.