Jefferson Davis Parish, LA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Jefferson Davis Parish Building Official / Police Jury building code enforcement

Street address

304 N State Street, Jennings, LA 70546

Coverage

Unincorporated areas only. The parish Building Official serves as building codes enforcement officer outside incorporated areas.

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Jefferson Davis Parish

A permit is required when constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing, changing occupancy, or installing/modifying regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.

Scope of work

Permit?

Accessory buildings under 500 sq ft are exempt from plan review and inspections.

Exempt

Exempt Accessory buildings under 500 sq ft are exempt from plan review and inspections.

Required documents

Owner and contractor names
Owner and contractor addresses
Daytime phone numbers
Construction location
Project description
Anticipated completion date
Certification of code compliance

Building code: 2015 IBC, 2015 IEBC, 2015 IRC, 2015 IMC, 2015 IPC, 2015 IFGC, 2014 NEC, with chapter exclusions in the parish ordinance.
Contractor requirements: Project information must identify all contractors. Trade licensing remains subject to state law.

Source: Jefferson Davis Parish Building Official / Police Jury building code enforcement ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Confirm the work is in a jurisdiction covered by parish code rather than a municipality.
02

Submit a construction permit application to the Jefferson Davis Parish Building Official.
03

Include owner, contractor, location, scope, completion date, and code compliance certification.
04

The permit is issued only after approval by the Building Official.
05

Pay applicable plan review and inspection fees before review when required.
06

Obtain inspections as required under the adopted construction code and floodplain rules.

Source: Jefferson Davis Parish Building Official / Police Jury building code enforcement ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Jefferson Davis Parish building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Small portable buildings may have no plan review and a $100 inspection if required; accessory buildings under 500 sq ft are exempt from plan review and inspections.

Plan check fee

Accessory buildings $50; residential new homes/additions/remodeling $100; modular homes $100; structure relocation $50; commercial buildings $200.

Permit fee formula

Flat fees by project type, plus commercial chart for commercial inspections.

Reinspection fee

Additions or remodel inspections are $100 per inspection as required.

Penalty (no permit)

Late permit application administrative fee is $200 residential and $300 commercial, plus the proper permit fee. Other violations may be fined $100 to $500.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: Plan review first when required, then inspection(s), then final compliance before occupancy or use.

Additions/remodels may incur $100 per required inspection; commercial inspections follow the commercial chart.

Source: Jefferson Davis Parish Building Official / Police Jury building code enforcement ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Jefferson Davis Parish permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Jefferson Davis Parish, LA? ▸

A permit is required when constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing, changing occupancy, or installing/modifying regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.

02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Jefferson Davis Parish, LA? ▸

Building permit fees in unincorporated Jefferson Davis Parish, LA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Small portable buildings may have no plan review and a $100 inspection if required; accessory buildings under 500 sq ft are exempt from plan review and inspections.. Fees are calculated as: Flat fees by project type, plus commercial chart for commercial inspections.. Plan check fee: Accessory buildings $50; residential new homes/additions/remodeling $100; modular homes $100; structure relocation $50; commercial buildings $200..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Jefferson Davis Parish, LA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Jefferson Davis Parish, LA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the work is in a jurisdiction covered by parish code rather than a municipality. 2. Submit a construction permit application to the Jefferson Davis Parish Building Official. 3. Include owner, contractor, location, scope, completion date, and code compliance certification. 4. The permit is issued only after approval by the Building Official. 5. Pay applicable plan review and inspection fees before review when required. 6. Obtain inspections as required under the adopted construction code and floodplain rules.

04 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Jefferson Davis Parish, LA? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Jefferson Davis Parish, LA. The following work is generally exempt: Accessory buildings under 500 sq ft are exempt from plan review and inspections.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

last verified April 2026 source Jefferson Davis Parish Building Official / Police Jury building code enforcement ↗ entry id permits/louisiana/jefferson-davis/unincorporated

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Jefferson Davis Parish Building Official / Police Jury building code enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

Unincorporated Jefferson Davis Parish