City Building Permits
Bastrop, LA - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Bastrop, Louisiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City of Bastrop municipal limits
- Department
- Building Code Department / Permits and Inspections
- Address
- City of Bastrop, 202 E. Jefferson Avenue, Room 230, Bastrop, LA 71220
- Phone
- (318) 283-3353
Application Process
- Download required forms if available.
- Submit permit plans and project information for review.
- Receive permit, complete inspections, and obtain a certificate of occupancy where applicable.
General Requirements
Bastrop does not publish a single consolidated permit trigger list in the visible data; permit and inspection oversight covers construction and related work.
Required Documents
- Minimum plan review information
- Building code
- Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code
- Owner-builder
- Follow Louisiana state owner-builder rules.
- Contractor requirements
- Follow Louisiana state licensing rules for contractors and subcontractors.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Residential Electrical Permits $150, Commercial Electrical Permits $250, Mobile Home Permits $325
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building Code Department / Permits and Inspections to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Inspection requests require permit type and number, project address, and inspection type (contact)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, lunch 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Typical inspection sequence: Permit request, plan review where needed, permit issuance, inspections, then certificate of occupancy where applicable.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code
- Verify contractor license: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Owner-builder rules: View rules
- Bastrop Ordinances
- Historical Preservation Ordinance
- 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 Building Code Department / Permits and Inspections before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bastrop Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Bastrop, LA?
- Bastrop does not publish a single consolidated permit trigger list in the visible data; permit and inspection oversight covers construction and related work.
- How much does a building permit cost in Bastrop, LA?
- The minimum permit fee is Residential Electrical Permits $150, Commercial Electrical Permits $250, Mobile Home Permits $325.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Bastrop, LA?
- 1. Download required forms if available. 2. Submit permit plans and project information for review. 3. Receive permit, complete inspections, and obtain a certificate of occupancy where applicable.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Bastrop, LA?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Inspection requests require permit type and number, project address, and inspection type.
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