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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Kenner
Building permits are necessary for all construction, including pools, portable or prefab buildings, cement work, fences, demolitions, and renovations. Floodplain development permits are required for all development citywide.
- Building Permit Application
- Required trade forms
- Plans
- Generator documentation, depending on project type
- Floodplain documentation, depending on project type
- Building code
- IBC 2021, IRC 2021, IEBC 2021, IMC 2021, IPC 2021, IFGC 2021, IECC 2021, NEC 2020, plus Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council amendments.
- Contractor requirements
- The department licenses electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and gas trades. Occupation-license materials for contractors and tradesmen are required where applicable.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the Building Permit Application from the Kenner permit page or obtain it at 1926 18th Street.
- 02 Gather supporting forms and trade filings from the Renewal and Filing Forms page.
- 03 Email the completed forms to Kenner Permits or deliver them to the permit office.
- 04 City staff review the application for code compliance and coordinate inspection scheduling.
- 05 Pay applicable permit fees.
- 06 Receive permit approval and complete required inspections before final sign-off.
Source: City of Kenner Inspection and Code Enforcement Department ↗
Fee schedule
Kenner building permit fees
Trade-license fees are published by the city as $200 new, $75 renewal, $30 delinquent, and $75 revival.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Permit office coordination (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Typical sequence: Application review, permit issuance, discipline-specific inspections, and final approval.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Kenner permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Kenner, LA? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Kenner, LA? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Kenner, LA? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Kenner, LA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Kenner Inspection and Code Enforcement Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.