§ LA Louisiana
County permits
St. James Parish
St. James Parish issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated St. James Parish.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Planning and Permitting Office, Department of Operations
- Website
- MyGovernmentOnline ↗
- Online portal
- MyGovernmentOnline ↗
- Phone
- 225-562-2500
- Address
- 5800 Highway 44, 3rd Floor of the Courthouse, Convent, LA 70723; alternate office: 2631 Highway 20, Vacherie Courthouse Annex, Vacherie, LA 70090
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in St. James Parish
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for St. James Parish, Louisiana. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.