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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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