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

This section covers the unincorporated parts of Lafayette Parish. Lafayette Consolidated Government is the parish-side permit authority outside municipal limits, with additional floodplain, drainage, roadway, and utility coordination often relevant in unincorporated areas.

Online portal

MyGovernmentOnline (MGO) Connect

MyGovernmentOnline

Website

Department website

Additional resources

MGO Connect Help Guide ↗

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Lafayette Parish

Public LCG fee materials cover residential and commercial construction, renovation, additions, demolition, signs, floodplain development, mobile homes, and trade permits. These same permitting functions apply to unincorporated parish areas under LCG jurisdiction.

Note: No consolidated exempt-work list was clearly posted on the reviewed Lafayette Parish public permit pages. Minor-work exemptions should be confirmed directly with LCG at (337) 291-8461 before work starts in unincorporated parish areas.

Required documents

Application data
Uploaded plans
Supporting documents for floodplain, drainage, utilities, roads, fire, or related reviews 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 apply where triggered.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Confirm that your site is in unincorporated Lafayette Parish and identify any 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.
03

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

LCG will route your project through the applicable parish development-review functions.
05

Pay permit fees as invoiced through the process.
06

Print your 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 a $100.00 minimum

Permit fee formula

Residential building permits are $3.50 per $1,000 fair market value with a $35.00 minimum. Commercial building permits are $5.00 per $1,000 fair market value with a $100.00 minimum. Floodplain development permit fees track the same residential or commercial building fee structure.

Reinspection fee

Building reinspection $50.00; extra or partial inspection $25.00; no-permit fee double fee; overtime inspection $50.00 per hour

Penalty (no permit)

No-permit fee is double the standard permit fee.

MGO supports online payment.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

MGO Connect portal (online)

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

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

§ 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 are $3.50 per $1,000 fair market value with a $35.00 minimum. Commercial building permits are $5.00 per $1,000 fair market value with a $100.00 minimum. Floodplain development permit fees track the same residential or commercial building fee structure.. 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 unincorporated Lafayette Parish, LA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Lafayette Parish, LA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm that your site is in unincorporated Lafayette Parish and identify any 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. 3. Submit your permit application and upload the required plans and supporting materials. 4. LCG will route your project through the applicable parish development-review functions. 5. Pay permit fees as invoiced through the process. 6. Print your 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 portal.

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