Lafayette, LA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Lafayette Consolidated Government Community Development and Planning, Permitting and Codes

Street address

220 West Willow Street, Building B, Lafayette, LA 70501

Phone

(337) 291-8461

dp@lafayettela.gov

Coverage

Lafayette Consolidated Government handles permitting within the City of Lafayette and also parish-side permitting functions; fire inspection permits within the city are coordinated separately as part of the LCG development team.

Online portal

MyGovernmentOnline / MGO Connect

MyGovernmentOnline

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Lafayette

A permit is required for residential and commercial new construction, renovation, addition, demolition, signs, house moving, floodplain development, mobile homes, and trade work including electrical, plumbing, and mechanical.

Note: No consolidated exempt-work list was clearly posted on the reviewed Lafayette public permit pages. Minor work exemptions should be confirmed directly with LCG before work starts.

Required documents

Application information
Plans
Uploaded project documents
Discipline-specific supporting materials required by LCG reviewers

Building code: Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, administered locally by LCG Permitting and Codes.
Contractor requirements: LCG publishes local contractor registration fees for air conditioning, electrical, gas fitter, plumbing, pool, and irrigation. Louisiana State Licensing Board requirements still apply where triggered.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Create an MGO Connect customer account, or contact Permitting and Codes for in-person filing assistance.
02

Start the permit application in MGO and select the applicable permit type.
03

Upload plans and supporting documents, including any floodplain, drainage, utility, fire, or zoning-related materials required for the project.
04

LCG routes the application for review by the relevant development team disciplines.
05

Pay permit fees through the process once invoiced or prompted by the system.
06

Print the issued permit from MGO, perform the work, and request inspections through the portal.

Source: Lafayette Consolidated Government Community Development and Planning, Permitting and Codes ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Lafayette building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Residential minimum $35.00; Commercial minimum $100.00

Plan check fee

Residential plan review $50.00; commercial plan review $10.00 per sheet with a $100.00 minimum.

Permit fee formula

Residential permits: $3.50 per $1,000 fair market value with $35.00 minimum. Commercial permits: $5.00 per $1,000 fair market value with $100.00 minimum.

Reinspection fee

Building reinspection $50.00; extra or partial inspection $25.00; overtime inspection $50.00 per hour.

Penalty (no permit)

No-permit fee is double fee.

MGO confirms online payment capability. Public fee schedule does not post separate card-processing rules.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

MGO Connect (online)

Typical sequence: Permit issuance, phased inspections by applicable discipline, and final approval.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Lafayette permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Lafayette, LA? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Lafayette, LA? ▸

Building permit fees in Lafayette, LA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential minimum $35.00; Commercial minimum $100.00. Fees are calculated as: Residential permits: $3.50 per $1,000 fair market value with $35.00 minimum. Commercial permits: $5.00 per $1,000 fair market value with $100.00 minimum.. Plan check fee: Residential plan review $50.00; commercial plan review $10.00 per sheet with a $100.00 minimum..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Lafayette, LA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Lafayette, LA, follow these steps: 1. Create an MGO Connect customer account, or contact Permitting and Codes for in-person filing assistance. 2. Start the permit application in MGO and select the applicable permit type. 3. Upload plans and supporting documents, including any floodplain, drainage, utility, fire, or zoning-related materials required for the project. 4. LCG routes the application for review by the relevant development team disciplines. 5. Pay permit fees through the process once invoiced or prompted by the system. 6. Print the issued permit from MGO, perform the work, and request inspections through the portal.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Lafayette, LA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Lafayette, LA via: MGO Connect.

last verified April 2026 source Lafayette Consolidated Government Community Development and Planning, Permitting and Codes ↗ entry id permits/louisiana/lafayette-la/lafayette

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Lafayette Consolidated Government Community Development and Planning, Permitting and Codes before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

City of Lafayette

Other jurisdictions in Lafayette Parish.