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City building permits

City of Bastrop

How to apply for a building permit in City of Bastrop, Louisiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Code adoption
Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Code Department / Permits and Inspections

Street address
City of Bastrop, 202 E. Jefferson Avenue, Room 230, Bastrop, LA 71220
Coverage
City of Bastrop municipal limits
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Bastrop

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.

Source: Building Code Department / Permits and Inspections ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Download required forms if available.
  2. 02
    Submit permit plans and project information for review.
  3. 03
    Receive permit, complete inspections, and obtain a certificate of occupancy where applicable.

Source: Building Code Department / Permits and Inspections ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Bastrop building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential Electrical Permits $150, Commercial Electrical Permits $250, Mobile Home Permits $325

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

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 sequence: Permit request, plan review where needed, permit issuance, inspections, then certificate of occupancy where applicable.

Source: Building Code Department / Permits and Inspections ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Bastrop permits

01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Bastrop, LA? ▸
Building permit fees in Bastrop, LA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential Electrical Permits $150, Commercial Electrical Permits $250, Mobile Home Permits $325.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Bastrop, LA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Bastrop, LA, follow these steps: 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.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Bastrop, LA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Bastrop, LA via: Inspection requests require permit type and number, project address, and inspection type.
last verified April 2026 source Building Code Department / Permits and Inspections ↗ entry id permits/louisiana/morehouse/bastrop

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Code Department / Permits and Inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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