Lafayette Parish, 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 parish-side permitting functions outside municipal limits. Additional floodplain, drainage, road, and utility coordination may apply.

Online portal

MyGovernmentOnline / MGO Connect

MyGovernmentOnline

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Lafayette Parish

Public LCG materials list residential and commercial construction, renovation, additions, demolition, signs, floodplain development, mobile homes, and trade permits as subject to permitting in parish authority areas.

Note: No consolidated exempt-work list was clearly posted on the reviewed parish pages. Minor-work exemptions should be confirmed directly with LCG before work starts in unincorporated areas.

Required documents

Application data
Uploaded plans
Supporting documents for floodplain, drainage, utility, roads, fire, or other review requirements depending on project scope and location

Building code: Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, as administered by Lafayette Consolidated Government.
Contractor requirements: LCG publishes local registration fees for multiple contractor trades. Louisiana state licensing rules still apply where triggered.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Confirm the site is in unincorporated Lafayette Parish and identify parish-only drainage, road, utility, floodplain, or subdivision reviews that apply.
02

Create an MGO account or work with LCG staff for in-person filing assistance.
03

Submit the permit application and upload required plans and supporting materials.
04

LCG routes the project through the applicable parish development-review functions.
05

Pay permit fees as invoiced through the process.
06

Print the permit, perform the work, and request inspections through MGO until final approval.

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

§ 04

Fee schedule

Lafayette Parish building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Residential building permit minimum $35.00; commercial building permit minimum $100.00

Plan check fee

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

Permit fee formula

Residential building permits: $3.50 per $1,000 fair market value with a $35.00 minimum. Commercial building permits: $5.00 per $1,000 fair market value with a $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 supports online payment. The public fee schedule does not separately list 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 disciplines, and final approval.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Lafayette Parish permits

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

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

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

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

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Lafayette Parish, LA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the site is in unincorporated Lafayette Parish and identify parish-only drainage, road, utility, floodplain, or subdivision reviews that apply. 2. Create an MGO account or work with LCG staff for in-person filing assistance. 3. Submit the permit application and upload required plans and supporting materials. 4. LCG routes the project through the applicable parish development-review functions. 5. Pay permit fees as invoiced through the process. 6. Print the permit, perform the work, and request inspections through MGO until final approval.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Lafayette Parish, 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/unincorporated

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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.

Unincorporated Lafayette Parish