Town of Jena, LA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Incorporated Town of Jena

Department

Town of Jena, Building Permit / Town Clerk function

Address

2908 E Oak St, Jena, LA 71342; PO Box 26, Jena, LA 71342

Phone

(318) 992-2148

Email

info@townofjena.com

Website

https://www.townofjena.com/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Visit Jena Town Hall to check for prior approvals and local permits, such as flood zone, zoning, and sewer approval.
2. Complete the construction application and return it with one set of construction drawings.
3. Provide engineered drawings for structural steel construction or work outside the scope of the 2006 IRC.
4. Pay the $200 plan review fee.
5. Have the code official and inspectors review the application and drawings for code compliance.
6. If approved, pick up the permit at Town Hall when contacted.
7. Pay permit and inspection fees at pickup.
8. Request inspections 24 hours in advance by phone or fax.
9. After final inspections are approved, receive certificate of occupancy.

Source: Town of Jena, Building Permit / Town Clerk function

General Requirements

Required for anyone inside town limits planning construction, moving a manufactured home or other structure, adding on, or remodeling.

Required Documents

• Completed construction application
• One set of construction drawings
• Engineered drawings where required

Building code

2006 IRC

Contractor requirements

State contractor licensing rules apply where the project meets Louisiana licensing thresholds.

Fees

Plan check fee

$200 plan review fee

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Jena, Building Permit / Town Clerk function to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Phone (phone)
• Fax (fax)

Scheduling deadline

Inspection requests must be made 24 hours in advance.

Typical inspection sequence: Published sequence is review, permit pickup, construction, inspections, final inspections, certificate of occupancy.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2006 IRC
• Verify contractor license: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
• Town of Jena home page
• Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
• Contractor search
• Contractor portal
• License lookup guide: Louisiana Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Louisiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Louisiana hub: Louisiana Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Jena Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Jena, LA?

Required for anyone inside town limits planning construction, moving a manufactured home or other structure, adding on, or remodeling.

How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Jena, LA?

1. Visit Jena Town Hall to check for prior approvals and local permits, such as flood zone, zoning, and sewer approval. 2. Complete the construction application and return it with one set of construction drawings. 3. Provide engineered drawings for structural steel construction or work outside the scope of the 2006 IRC. 4. Pay the $200 plan review fee. 5. Have the code official and inspectors review the application and drawings for code compliance. 6. If approved, pick up the permit at Town Hall when contacted. 7. Pay permit and inspection fees at pickup. 8. Request inspections 24 hours in advance by phone or fax. 9. After final inspections are approved, receive certificate of occupancy.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Jena, LA?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Phone, Fax. Inspection requests must be made 24 hours in advance..