Pointe Coupee Parish, LA — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Pointe Coupee Parish Government, permit office / building code and inspections

Street address

160 East Main Street, New Roads, LA 70760

Phone

(225) 638-9556

rroubique@pcparish.org

Coverage

Unincorporated Pointe Coupee Parish.

Online portal

iWorQ citizen portal

iWorQ

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Pointe Coupee Parish

Permit required for new residential construction, commercial construction, additions, remodels, repairs, mobile homes, sheds and outbuildings, pools, signs, solar panels, generators, mechanical, electrical, plumbing work, culverts, and other parish-regulated items.

Required documents

Proof of ownership
Official 911 address
Sewer permit
One complete set of construction plans
Plot plan
Plan specifications with owner name, building address, square footage, window and door schedule, general materials, and roof pitch
Res-check / energy code compliance certificate for residential work
Current land survey in the name of the owner
Flood zone determination form
911 address request form for new residences
Licensed contractor information or owner-builder documentation

Building code: Louisiana statewide uniform construction code under Title 17, Part I of the Louisiana Administrative Code, with 2021 editions adopted effective April 1, 2024.
Owner-builder: Parish checklist states permits will only be issued to qualified licensed contractors or building owners who submit names and license numbers of qualified subcontractors. Louisiana state law allows an owner to build a primary residence without a contractor license, but not a home for rent or sale.
Contractor requirements: Commercial permits must be pulled by licensed commercial contractors. Licensed contractors must register annually with the parish permit office. Applicants claiming an owner-builder exemption may need a homeowner exemption form at the parish permit office.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Confirm the project is in unincorporated parish jurisdiction and not inside New Roads city limits.
02

Gather required forms and documents.
03

Submit the application checklist, plans, and supporting reports through iWorQ or by email / office drop off.
04

Parish staff reviews the submission and contacts the applicant regarding cost.
05

Pay permit fees before issuance.
06

Permit is issued after payment and compliance review.
07

Request inspections through the iWorQ portal once work is underway or complete.

Source: Pointe Coupee Parish Government, permit office / building code and inspections ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Pointe Coupee Parish building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$25 for residential shed / outbuilding valuation $0 to $3,000; $75 mobile home permit; $35 flood determination fee

Permit fee formula

Residential permit fee: total square footage x $100 to determine house value, then multiply by $3.50 per $1,000 of value. Commercial permit fee: $5.00 per $1,000 for the first $3 million, $3.00 per $1,000 for the next $2 million, and $1.00 per $1,000 over $5 million.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

iWorQ portal (online)

Typical sequence: Submit application and documents, pay permit, receive permit, request inspections through the portal, and post the permit on site where visible.

Source: Pointe Coupee Parish Government, permit office / building code and inspections ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Pointe Coupee Parish permits

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

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

Building permit fees in unincorporated Pointe Coupee Parish, LA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25 for residential shed / outbuilding valuation $0 to $3,000; $75 mobile home permit; $35 flood determination fee. Fees are calculated as: Residential permit fee: total square footage x $100 to determine house value, then multiply by $3.50 per $1,000 of value. Commercial permit fee: $5.00 per $1,000 for the first $3 million, $3.00 per $1,000 for the next $2 million, and $1.00 per $1,000 over $5 million..

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

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Pointe Coupee Parish, LA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the project is in unincorporated parish jurisdiction and not inside New Roads city limits. 2. Gather required forms and documents. 3. Submit the application checklist, plans, and supporting reports through iWorQ or by email / office drop off. 4. Parish staff reviews the submission and contacts the applicant regarding cost. 5. Pay permit fees before issuance. 6. Permit is issued after payment and compliance review. 7. Request inspections through the iWorQ portal once work is underway or complete.

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Pointe Coupee Parish, LA? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Pointe Coupee Parish, LA via: iWorQ portal.

last verified April 2026 source Pointe Coupee Parish Government, permit office / building code and inspections ↗ entry id permits/louisiana/pointe-coupee/unincorporated

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Pointe Coupee Parish Government, permit office / building code and inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.