Town of Sunset, LA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies within the Town of Sunset municipal limits.

Department

Sunset Planning Office (with review by Sunset Zoning and Planning Commission and building code review by Building Code Inspection Services, LLC)

Address

211 Marie Street, Sunset, LA 70584

Phone

(337) 308-3289 (Planning Office); (337) 662-5296 (Town Hall main line)

Website

https://www.townofsunset.com/sunset-planner

Application Process

1. Submit a complete Residential Building Permit Application and scaled site plan to the Town of Sunset Planning Office.
2. After Sunset Planning approves the building permit application, submit plans to Building Code Inspection Services, LLC at (337) 886-6069.
3. After the building inspector approves the construction, go to Sunset Town Hall to purchase the building permit.

Source: Sunset Planning Office (with review by Sunset Zoning and Planning Commission and building code review by Building Code Inspection Services, LLC)

General Requirements

Sunset zoning ordinance states permits are required for zoning permits and for building permit, demolition permit, drainage and driveway permit, electrical permit, fence permit, lot and land clearing permit, grading permit, mechanical permit, mobile home permit, move a building permit, plumbing permit, portable building permit, swimming pool permit, use-of-right-of-way permits, and other listed development approvals. It is unlawful to begin moving, constructing, altering, or repairing (except ordinary repairs) any building or structure until a zoning permit has been issued.

Required Documents

• Complete and legible application
• Scaled site plan
• Project address and lot information
• Applicant and owner contact information
• Project type and square footage
• Utility information
• Additional information as required by the Administrator

Permit validity

Building permit expiration not separately published. Related Sunset zoning approvals: site plans expire after one year if no building permit application filed; special use permits expire after one year if no building permit application filed; sign permits remain in effect for six months from issuance if sign not completed.

Building code

Compliance required with local ordinances, town zoning ordinance, town flood damage prevention ordinance, and applicable state and federal regulations. Building permitting within Louisiana's statewide construction code framework.

Contractor requirements

Local public materials do not publish a separate Sunset contractor-license standard; Louisiana state licensing rules apply where project scope and value require licensure

Fees

Payment note

Building permit is purchased at Sunset Town Hall after planning and building-inspector approvals.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Ordinary repairs are excluded from the zoning-permit trigger

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Building Code Inspection Services, LLC: (337) 886-6069 (phone)

Inspection hours

Planning Office: Thursdays only, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Town Hall: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Planning Office review, third-party building inspector review, then permit purchase at Town Hall. Fuller field inspection sequence not publicly posted.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Compliance required with local ordinances, town zoning ordinance, town flood damage prevention ordinance, and applicable state and federal regulations. Building permitting within Louisiana's statewide construction code framework.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Sunset Planner
• Residential Building Permit Application
• Town Forms
• License lookup guide: Louisiana Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Louisiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Louisiana hub: Louisiana Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Sunset Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Sunset, LA?

Sunset zoning ordinance states permits are required for zoning permits and for building permit, demolition permit, drainage and driveway permit, electrical permit, fence permit, lot and land clearing permit, grading permit, mechanical permit, mobile home permit, move a building permit, plumbing permit, portable building permit, swimming pool permit, use-of-right-of-way permits, and other listed development approvals. It is unlawful to begin moving, constructing, altering, or repairing (except ordinary repairs) any building or structure until a zoning permit has been issued.

How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Sunset, LA?

1. Submit a complete Residential Building Permit Application and scaled site plan to the Town of Sunset Planning Office. 2. After Sunset Planning approves the building permit application, submit plans to Building Code Inspection Services, LLC at (337) 886-6069. 3. After the building inspector approves the construction, go to Sunset Town Hall to purchase the building permit.

What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Sunset, LA?

The following work is generally exempt: Ordinary repairs are excluded from the zoning-permit trigger.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Sunset, LA?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Building Code Inspection Services, LLC: (337) 886-6069.

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