How much does a building permit cost in Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish), LA?

The minimum permit fee is $150.00 for residential construction; $100.00 for residential trade permits; $50.00 for fences; $200.00 for demolition. Fees are calculated as: Residential construction uses $0.30 per square foot with a $150.00 minimum. Several other permit types in the posted checklist set are flat-fee.. Plan check fee: Fence permit fee includes plan review and final inspection; no separate parish-wide plan-check fee was published.

What work is exempt from building permits in Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish), LA?

The following work is generally exempt: Fence repairs such as replacing individual pickets, replacing posts, or painting/staining a fence do not require permits.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish), LA?

Inspections can be scheduled via: (985) 537-7603. Trade disconnect inspections must be coordinated the day before disconnect.

City Building Permits

Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish), LA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish), Louisiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Louisiana Lafourche Parish Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Raceland is not an incorporated municipality. Parcels in Raceland outside another municipality are handled through Lafourche Parish.

Department: Permits and Planning Department, Lafourche Parish Government
Address: 4876 LA-1, Raceland, LA 70394; mailing: P.O. Box 425, Mathews, LA 70375
Phone: (985) 537-7603
Email: ogwynnmb@lafourchegov.org (for 911 address verification)
Website: https://www.lafourchegov.org/permits/

Online Permit Portal

Open MyPermitsNow

Platform: MyPermitsNow • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online or in-person

Additional resources:

Permit Forms Hub

Application Process

Verify the site address with Lafourche Parish 911 addressing before filing.
Use the parish permit page to choose the correct checklist and gather the permit application, site plan, land verification, parcel number, plans, contractor-license information, and any flood or utility documentation.
Submit online through MyPermitsNow or through the parish permit office at the Raceland office.
Provide staged flood-elevation documents where required before foundation inspection and before occupancy.
Coordinate inspections with the parish office and complete final approvals before occupancy or service reconnect.

Source: Permits and Planning Department, Lafourche Parish Government

General Requirements

The parish permit office assists with permits for homes and businesses, including flood-zone, elevation, building-code, address, trade, fence, and demolition related permits in parish jurisdiction.

Required Documents

911 addressing sign-off
Permit application
Site plan
Land verification (recorded)
Assessor parcel number
Plan set
Contractor license or owner-builder affidavit
Subcontractor-supplier list
Flood-zone materials and elevation certificates when applicable
Current utility bill if applicable

Building code: Effective January 1, 2023: 2021 IRC, 2021 IBC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IEBC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IPC, and 2020 NEC under the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code framework.
Owner-builder: Parish uses the Louisiana Affidavit Claiming Exemption from Licensure, which requires the owner to act as contractor of record for a primary residence and limits repeated owner-builder permitting within one year absent statutory exceptions.
Contractor requirements: Checklists require contractor license copies where applicable. Licenses are required for six residential specialty classifications above $7,500.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: $150.00 for residential construction; $100.00 for residential trade permits; $50.00 for fences; $200.00 for demolition
Plan check fee: Fence permit fee includes plan review and final inspection; no separate parish-wide plan-check fee was published
Permit fee formula: Residential construction uses $0.30 per square foot with a $150.00 minimum. Several other permit types in the posted checklist set are flat-fee.
Payment note: Residential trade packet says payment can be made at the permit office by check, money order, or credit card only.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Fence repairs such as replacing individual pickets, replacing posts, or painting/staining a fence do not require permits

Inspections

How to Schedule

(985) 537-7603 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Trade disconnect inspections must be coordinated the day before disconnect
Inspection hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Typical inspection sequence: For residential construction, staged elevation submissions are required before foundation inspection and before occupancy. Trade and fence permits have project-specific coordination and final inspection steps. Fence owners must notify the parish for final inspection upon completion.

Additional Resources

Building code: Effective January 1, 2023: 2021 IRC, 2021 IBC, 2021 IMC, 2021 IEBC, 2021 IFGC, 2021 IPC, and 2020 NEC under the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code framework.
Zoning information: View zoning info
Owner-builder rules: View rules
Effective Building Codes
Flood Maps
License lookup guide: Louisiana Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Louisiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Louisiana hub: Louisiana Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Permits and Planning Department, Lafourche Parish Government before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish) Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish), LA?: The parish permit office assists with permits for homes and businesses, including flood-zone, elevation, building-code, address, trade, fence, and demolition related permits in parish jurisdiction.
How much does a building permit cost in Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish), LA?: The minimum permit fee is $150.00 for residential construction; $100.00 for residential trade permits; $50.00 for fences; $200.00 for demolition. Fees are calculated as: Residential construction uses $0.30 per square foot with a $150.00 minimum. Several other permit types in the posted checklist set are flat-fee.. Plan check fee: Fence permit fee includes plan review and final inspection; no separate parish-wide plan-check fee was published.
How do I apply for a building permit in Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish), LA?: 1. Verify the site address with Lafourche Parish 911 addressing before filing. 2. Use the parish permit page to choose the correct checklist and gather the permit application, site plan, land verification, parcel number, plans, contractor-license information, and any flood or utility documentation. 3. Submit online through MyPermitsNow or through the parish permit office at the Raceland office. 4. Provide staged flood-elevation documents where required before foundation inspection and before occupancy. 5. Coordinate inspections with the parish office and complete final approvals before occupancy or service reconnect.
What work is exempt from building permits in Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish), LA?: The following work is generally exempt: Fence repairs such as replacing individual pickets, replacing posts, or painting/staining a fence do not require permits.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish), LA?: Inspections can be scheduled via: (985) 537-7603. Trade disconnect inspections must be coordinated the day before disconnect.

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