County Building Permits
Union Parish, LA - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Union Parish, Louisiana. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated Union Parish; the E-911 page says it handles building permit applications and assigns 911 addresses
- Department
- Union Parish Police Jury, E-911 Administration Office
- Address
- 100 E Bayou St., Suite 102, Farmerville, LA 71241
- Phone
- 318-368-0911
- Website
- https://uppj.org/e-911/
Application Process
Source: Union Parish Police Jury, E-911 Administration Office
General Requirements
- Contractor requirements
- Louisiana contractor licensing rules apply at the state level where required; no parish-specific contractor rule was published on the page reviewed
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $20 for sewer system upgrade applications, recreation or agricultural structures, boat houses, and electronic gates
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Union Parish Police Jury, E-911 Administration Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Union Parish E-911
- Union Parish Police Jury site
- Union Parish ordinances repository
- License lookup guide: Louisiana Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Louisiana Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Louisiana hub: Louisiana Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Union Parish Police Jury, E-911 Administration Office before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Union Parish Building Permit FAQ
- How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Union Parish, LA?
- The minimum permit fee is $20 for sewer system upgrade applications, recreation or agricultural structures, boat houses, and electronic gates.
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