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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Opelousas
A permit application is required prior to new construction, additions or renovations requiring electrical-service alterations, moving a building onto property, signs on buildings or grounds, and for occupancy permits for new businesses.
Note: Contact Code Enforcement Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
- Permit application
- Owner and tenant names and addresses
- Contractor license copy
- Certificate of insurance
- Occupational license
- State Fire Marshal approval for newly constructed or renovated commercial buildings
- Historic district appropriateness application where applicable
- Building code
- Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code. Local zoning review governed by the city zoning ordinance.
- Owner-builder
- No city-specific owner-builder rule located on the public permit page
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor must be state licensed or licensed by the City of Opelousas. Copy of state or city license required. Certificate of insurance and occupational license documentation required. City publishes a city contractor license application with first-year contractor license fee of $75 and renewal fee of $25.
Source: City of Opelousas Code Enforcement Office / Permits, Licenses & Inspections ↗
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Determine the permit type from the city permit page. An Application for Permit is required for electrical tags, new construction, additions, renovations, moved buildings, and similar work before service changes or work begin.
- 02 Apply online through MGO Connect or obtain and submit the permit application through the Code Enforcement Office.
- 03 Submit the required project and applicant information. The city page lists owner and tenant names and addresses, contractor license documentation, insurance, and occupational license documentation for electrical-tag related permits.
- 04 For newly constructed or renovated commercial buildings, provide a copy of the State Fire Marshal certificate of approval when applying.
- 05 Pay the applicable permit fee. The city states the fee depends on the service or work performed.
- 06 Permit application processing and issuance are handled through the Code Enforcement Office.
Source: City of Opelousas Code Enforcement Office / Permits, Licenses & Inspections ↗
Fee schedule
Opelousas building permit fees
Fees handled through Code Enforcement Office or MGO portal depending on application path. Contractor license fees: $75 first year, $25 renewal.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- MGO Connect portal (online)
- (337) 948-2533 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch
Typical sequence: Application, city review, permit issuance, and electrical-tag related approval steps; detailed inspection sequence not published
Source: City of Opelousas Code Enforcement Office / Permits, Licenses & Inspections ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Opelousas permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Opelousas, LA? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Opelousas, LA? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Opelousas, LA? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Opelousas, LA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Opelousas Code Enforcement Office / Permits, Licenses & Inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.