County Building Permits
Morehouse Parish, LA - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated areas of Morehouse Parish
- Department
- Morehouse Parish Police Jury
- Address
- 9609 Marlatt St, Bastrop, LA 71220
- Phone
- (318) 283-6516
Application Process
- Confirm whether the work is regulated locally by the parish for unincorporated areas.
- Submit plans and supporting documents if required.
- Pay fees and await review and inspection scheduling.
- Receive permit approval and post the permit if required.
General Requirements
Required Documents
- Likely site plan
- Scope of work
- Contractor information
- Owner-builder affidavit when applicable
- Building code
- Louisiana Uniform Construction Code
- Owner-builder
- Louisiana allows an owner to build their primary residence without a license, but the owner must occupy the home and cannot build to rent or sell without a license.
- Contractor requirements
- Licensed contractors are required when the work exceeds state thresholds or is otherwise regulated; contractor licensing is administered statewide.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Morehouse Parish Police Jury to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Building code: Louisiana Uniform Construction Code
- Verify contractor license: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
- Owner-builder rules: View rules
- Louisiana Uniform Construction Code
- Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
- 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 Morehouse Parish Police Jury before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Morehouse Parish Building Permit FAQ
- How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Morehouse Parish, LA?
- 1. Confirm whether the work is regulated locally by the parish for unincorporated areas. 2. Submit plans and supporting documents if required. 3. Pay fees and await review and inspection scheduling. 4. Receive permit approval and post the permit if required.
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