Ouachita Parish, LA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Building Permit Office

Street address

1650 Desiard Street, Suite 202, Monroe, LA 71201

Phone

(318) 398-9780

Coverage

Unincorporated Ouachita Parish. Parish materials state there are no parish zoning ordinances outside municipal boundaries, but development may still require site development, drainage impact statement, and building permit review before construction.

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Ouachita Parish

Developments may require site development, drainage impact statements, and/or building permits prior to construction.

Note: Parish research did not provide a comprehensive published exemption list.

Required documents

Applicant information
Engineer information
Project information
Location information
Acreage
Type of development
Project description
Proposed improvements
Drainage system details

Building code: Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code applies where not otherwise superseded.
Contractor requirements: Contractor-related review documents note that contractors on occupational license applications must provide a state contractor license and proof of insurance.

Source: Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Building Permit Office ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Submit required parish application forms as instructed by staff for developments, including flood-zone and drainage-related reviews where applicable.
02

Coordinate review findings before beginning construction.

Source: Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Building Permit Office ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Ouachita Parish building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$300.00

Plan check fee

Residential plan review $250.00; commercial/industrial plan review $300.00

Permit fee formula

Mostly flat-fee schedule by permit type and scope

Reinspection fee

$100.00 per visit

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: Permit, then required site development and/or drainage review, then inspections tied to permit type.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Ouachita Parish permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Ouachita Parish, LA? ▸

Developments may require site development, drainage impact statements, and/or building permits prior to construction.

02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Ouachita Parish, LA? ▸

Building permit fees in unincorporated Ouachita Parish, LA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $300.00. Fees are calculated as: Mostly flat-fee schedule by permit type and scope. Plan check fee: Residential plan review $250.00; commercial/industrial plan review $300.00.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Ouachita Parish, LA? ▸

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Ouachita Parish, LA, follow these steps: 1. Submit required parish application forms as instructed by staff for developments, including flood-zone and drainage-related reviews where applicable. 2. Coordinate review findings before beginning construction.

last verified April 2026 source Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Building Permit Office ↗ entry id permits/louisiana/ouachita/unincorporated

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Building Permit Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.