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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish)
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.
Fence repairs such as replacing individual pickets, replacing posts, or painting/staining a fence do not require permits
- Exempt Fence repairs such as replacing individual pickets, replacing posts, or painting/staining a fence do not require permits
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.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Verify the site address with Lafourche Parish 911 addressing before filing.
- 02 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.
- 03 Submit online through MyPermitsNow or through the parish permit office at the Raceland office.
- 04 Provide staged flood-elevation documents where required before foundation inspection and before occupancy.
- 05 Coordinate inspections with the parish office and complete final approvals before occupancy or service reconnect.
Source: Permits and Planning Department, Lafourche Parish Government ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish) building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$150.00 for residential construction; $100.00 for residential trade permits; $50.00 for fences; $200.00 for demolition
02
Plan check fee
Fence permit fee includes plan review and final inspection; no separate parish-wide plan-check fee was published
03
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.
Residential trade packet says payment can be made at the permit office by check, money order, or credit card only.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
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 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.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish) permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish), LA? ▸
Building permit fees in Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish), LA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish), LA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish), LA, follow these steps: 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.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish), LA? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit 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. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish), LA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Raceland Area (Lafourche Parish), LA via: (985) 537-7603. Trade disconnect inspections must be coordinated the day before disconnect.
last verified April 2026
source Permits and Planning Department, Lafourche Parish Government ↗
entry id permits/louisiana/lafourche/raceland
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Permits and Planning Department, Lafourche Parish Government before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.